birth order quiz
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 28 articles
Besides an epidural....what Else Is Available During Labor
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on February 13, 2009
-
I am exploring other pain management options during labor...the feedback I've heard so far..has either been to go all-natural(drug-free) birth or an epidural. I have h...
Answers
- There are other medication alternatives. Ask your MD to discuss them. I was given a shot of fetanol (not sure of the spelling) during my labor. It is a narcotic that w...
- I went into labor with my first early because of a car accident, and my planned homebirth turned into a hospital birth--which we tried to keep as much like what we had...
- R., I had two very different times with both my children... Both were done without any pain meds... although not entirely by my choice!!! :) I was signing the papers ...
Breast Pumps, Peditricians, and More...
Asked by J.B. from Hartford
on September 2, 2008
-
HI Moms, I have a few requests for opinions and thought I'd lump it all in to one request! I am 32 weeks pregnant with my first and am trying to research as much as p...
Answers
- Hello J.! Congrats on your uncoming birth! I have used a medula pump for all 3 children & love it. They have cups that are soft against your nipple when pumping - so...
- I don't have much to offer (unless you want your pedi in Bristol!) except to say--I'm one of those Moms who blacked out for the birth. The epi (which never worked rig...
- Hi J., I used the Medela pump in style when I had my daugther and I plan on using it again when I have baby #2 (37 weeks pregnant right now). As far as the birth, I ...
Is My Husband Ridiculous???
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on March 28, 2011
-
I think my husband equates food with love. We are Italian so that may explain it. He's always talking about dinner and complaining in a joking way, but it makes me m...
Answers
- It's obviously important to him. If you love him, why not put some more thought into dinner? It can't possibly take longer than fifteen minutes to plan something h...
- He sounds spoiled ;) I cook every night, and all hell breaks loose if I don't... but then I remind everyone that I have a job and a million other responsibilities and...
- Clearly,it is his turn to make dinner for a few weeks.
Seeking Advice on Gluten Allergies or Celiacs Disease
Asked by S.S. from Salt Lake City
on May 22, 2008
-
Just wondering about symptoms for celiac disease. How did you moms come to a diagnosis? Were your kids getting sick a lot? We seem to be getting sick a lot lately an...
Answers
- S., I too, am going through this very similar situation with my 2 year old. My son has had what is considered an exercised induced asthma cough and seems to have crou...
- Sounds like it's time to push for the blood tests. I would ask for allergy and celiacs to do just one stick and get an answer to both the eczema and the stomach aches...
- I had hives after I ate wheat. This just started after I had my gall bladder removed. After going to different Dr.s with no answer, I saw a NAET Dr. at Clinix for acup...
Any Mom Use "My Baby Can Read" Program?
Asked by S.G. from Harrisburg
on June 18, 2009
-
Hello,
I was at my cousins house and she told me about My Baby can Read program. She told me i should start my little guy on it and that it'll help him in the near fu...
Answers
- HI... I bought this program when my son was 10 months olds. i got the main piece to the program (the dvds & the first set of flash cards) from amazon for $60(used - bu...
- There was a similar posting last week....look at those responses as well. Although I have not used this program my thoughts (and response) was: I tend to agree wit...
- Hi Selena! Good question! Take this with a grain of salt: I have a background in child development and am adamantly against these programs. They can stress a bab...
Anyone Have Any Advice for Acne During Pregnancy?
Asked by B.K. from Detroit
on June 11, 2009
-
I just found out I was pregnant a few weeks ago, I'm not sure how far along I am, yet. This little one was a definate surprise :) My question is, my skin has been so...
Answers
- I use apple cider vin.! I use it after I wash my face-and if I have a "spot" I hold a cotton ball soaked on it for a min or so several times a day.
- Well, they say that acne creams are potentially harmful during pregnancy just because they don't know what they can do. However, I've always had an issue with acne and...
- B., I started out my pregnancy very similar and was using Aveda products and assumed that it didn't have salicylic acid but geez almost everything out there has it,...
4 Year Old Having Loose Stool for Weeks
Asked by D.O. from Chicago
on August 31, 2008
-
Approx 5 weeks ago, my 4 year old complained of a stomach ache. She was crying and kept saying she wanted to puke. I sat with her for the day waiting for something t...
Answers
- Try removing dairy from her diet. She may be lactose intolerant. My 9 yr. old is, we discovered it after she had an upper GI. She used to lay over the edge of the sof...
- She may have Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is the inability to digest, wheat, rye, barley and oats. Gluten is in practically everything, while I would suggest to el...
- Ask your GI Doctor about using a Probiotic. Our family has been using it for years and have seen wonderful results. It isn't only until recently that there has been lo...
My Husband Keeps Getting Drunk and We Just Had a Newborn.
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on April 26, 2011
-
What would you do if you just had a baby and your husband still gets blackout drunk.
He dosen't do it all the time just once a weekend. I can't even look at him beca...
Answers
- yes tell your husband he needs to get a handle on his drinking or he needs to find somewhere else to live. This is not acceptable with a baby in the house. A drink e...
- I'm so sorry you are going through this! I agree w/ Marda P. about going to AL-ANON. They know what you are going through, and will be a good support for you. I...
- If we just had a baby and he kept getting blackout drunk, I would be pissed. Extremely pissed. Here I am, trying to take care of this wonderful little baby with my h...
To Have an IUD or Not
Asked by K.T. from Sacramento
on September 7, 2008
-
Hi Moms's. So my OBGYN told me about IUD at my 6week appointment after having my son. I sort of listen but wasn't interested at the time. My son is a year now and we k...
Answers
- An IUD prevents conception and absolutely does not function like abortion. So, no worries there. It delivers a small dose of local hormones to prevent conception. ...
- I don't know a whole lot about IUDs, but the MAIN reason I have never chosen one is because it alters the uterine lining in order to inhibit implantation of a fertiliz...
- Hi K. Im so glad people spoke up about this subject. I have a 7 yr old daughter and i had made the decision to get an IUD with no hormones, a couple years back. A good...
Why Do I Feel like a Broken Record??
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on September 3, 2010
-
I'm currenty expecting my 4th and it seems EVERYWHERE we go, people always ask is this your "last one"???
What is it any of their business and why does everyone ass...
Answers
- You could always just say, "that's too personal of a question for me to answer" and leave it at that.
- I don't know are you going to pay for me to have my tubes tied ? Immediately comes to mind. :) Or no, I am keeping tally the number of times I get asked this question...
- Hi N.! You can get lots of opinions on here as to the reasons behind why someone might ask you that question. I would encourage you to respectfully face it head on ...
