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Constant Nose Bleeds
Maybe ask them to run a CBC (quick and easy lab test) that could check his platelets. .... Although he is young - another sign of nose bleeds is high blood ...
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- My mother and I both had nosebleeds like that throughout our childhood. I never really found a reason WHY, exactly..... but here's a great tip to stop the bleeding: ...
- Very well could be a sinus infection or it could be something MORE serious. My daughter was doing this until November of 2007 when she had her tonsils removed and now...
- He may have to be cauterized (sinus area) - my son also experienced nose bldeds. Although he is young - another sign of nose bleeds is high blood pressure. Does it r...
Anyone Had a VBAC After C-section?
Oct 13, 2009 ... In my case, I had the C-section because they did a blood test on my daughter once they could get to the head and her platelet count was low ...
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- I just had a VBAC with my second and it was the best experience ever. The risks are very small, but yes very scary. What was the reason for your 1st c/s? Go over this ...
- I had a vbac with my second child only 16 months after my cesarian with my first baby. I had absolutely no porblems & actually gave birth after only 30 minutes of labo...
- My two VBAC babies are now 20 and 15. I was thrilled to be able to 'bound' out of bed the day after my second was born, no stitches, no pain! (Well, okay, he put his...
Getting Pregnant at Age 37
... my baby's platelets and need IVIG treatments every week from 5 months to delivery. ... My blood pressure was higher than normal once when I went to a ...
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- Jamimee, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you are getting support to help work through your grief. Losing a baby at any stage is difficult. As you know, having ...
- My pregnancy ended in miscarriage and I well remember the mixed feelings over that. I am not in my thirties-yet, but I did want to say how sorry I am. I was unable...
- First of all, I am sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family are doing well. I am turnig 37 in a couple of weeks and am due with my second child this June. Ev...
Multiple Miscarriages and Factor V
I am positive for Factor V Leiden heterozygous(per a blood test) and was diagnosed before I started ..... Low Platelets and Factor v Leiden in Pregnancy ...
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- Hi N. - I was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden Deficiency Mutation in June of 1998 when I developed a blood clot in my lung due to birth control pills. Your sister need...
- I also have Factor V Leiden - heterozygous. I didn't find out until after I already had my 2 children. I also never had any miscarriages & had already decided not to...
- I have a cousin who has Factor V and she's has two healthy pregnancy's and no miscarriages. Because she knew of this problem before getting pregnant (several aunts an...
Low Iron
... if there was a problem with platelets and cells then possibly. ... I am anemic so my regular blood count is between 7.5 and 10 depending on whether I ...
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- Lots of green, leafy vegetables for you! And cook some red meat in a cast-iron pan - the iron gets into the meat. Beans and raisins are good sources of iron, too. ...
- You will never get a transfusion because of iron deficiency- there's not enough iron in the transfused blood to make a difference. Ask you doctor, but they will proba...
- I have been anemic my whole life and have had 3 sections (for 4 kids). I have taken the CVS brand of iron supplement along with the prenatals with all pregnancies and ...
Should I Try Another Pregnancy After HELLP Syndrome?
Blood Pressure - at every visit. Urine - at every visit. Weight - at every visit . Although remember that only monitoring of the platelet level will give a ...
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- I have not had HELLP Syndrome issues, but different medical issues that affected me and one of my babaies before they were born. I feel the most important thing is to...
- i found this site for you hopefully with this and with the wonderful advice from the women here it will help! http://members.tripod.com/~AnderPander/hellpf.html ...
- Hi K.: I did not have HELLP syndrome with my pregnancy, but since then have been diagnosed with a medical condition that would make a pregnancy possibly very risky fo...
To Amnio or Not to Amnio
I did the integrative studies with blood work and ultrasound to measure the ...... I would have HELLP syndrome -- platelets drop and kidney's start to fail. ...
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- I did an amnio with both my kids at age 33 and 37. It was covered with my insurance. With my fist I got a high AFP reading so that is why I did it...the second for o...
- I say definately YES, do it. I was 36 years old and i did. It barely hurt at all and I was even able to go to work the next day. I knew it would ease my mind. That was...
- Hi H., I was in the same boat with my first child and found it to be a very difficult decision, mostly because it took us 2 yrs to get pregnant and we had suffered a ...
Pitocin or Not?
... term recovery and the platelets in my baby not being at a normal level. ..... which in turn can elavate your blood pressure and cause spikes in your ...
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- I would avoid an induction unless there is a compelling reason. Induction is a risky procedure. The risks are increased from a spontaneous labor and include: inf...
- Every one has a different reaction to any kind of medication. My first pregnancy was induced. I had no problem. My second started naturally--a week late. However, ...
- J.! I am on here, too! I got your email about this this morning. I had petocin all 3 times. Two to get the labor moving after my water broke, and one to induce l...
Hellp Syndrome
... your OB should moneter you well doing reglar blood tests and hopefuly you wont grt it this time. .... Low Platelets and Factor v Leiden in Pregnancy ...
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- I have a friend who went through this. Her second prgnancy was Ok. She did nt have a Hellp syndrome, but she was under a very strict supervision from the doctor. She g...
- I had Hellp with my daughter. She was born 5 weeks early @ 5lbs 3 oz, I was almost 30. But, I did not have a second child for a couple of reasons; we were happy with...
- I have not experienced it but my girlfriend had it with all four pregnancies. I hope you will see a high risk ob during your pregnancy. Dr. Viscarello in Stamf...
HELLP Syndrome Mother
... pregnancy The Class I HELLP Sydrome came on very quickly and I almost died My blood pressure was 220 .... Low Platelets and Factor v Leiden in Pregnancy ...
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- Michelle, I don't have any advice for you, but I just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers, as well as your tiny little blessing from God. Little babies ne...
- I was right there with you with HELLP just last month. I too came close to dying. My little twin boys were born at 30 weeks. Kylar weighed 1pd. 12oz. and Kevin weighed...
- hello michelle! I had the same thing and i was right there with you back in August 2006. I also come close to dying. It was a very terrible experience. If you would li...
