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Question About Medication Taken During Pregnanvy
On medication in pregnancy: We have to say that almost all are unsafe because none is tested in ..... chicken pox pregnancy · chicken pox and pregnancy ...
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- Hi V., Its too early to start worring about a baby's movement. Normally at 12 weeks the fetus is so so small that what you were feeling were flutters from the amnioti...
- V., If you have problems swallowing, you could have strep throat, and should be checked right away. It is much better to take care of an infection right away, than t...
- V., sorry you're sick! I caught a cold while I was pregnant and was home sick for a week - it was miserable! I think that as long as your OB clears you for taking a ...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Diease!!
I don't think it's like chickenpox where you only get it once, but I beleive it's not likely to hit again, .... toddlers feet · chicken pox and pregnancy ...
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- Hi A., Unfortunately, it is very painful, more so than strepp throat. Once on antibiotics, they should get better fairly quickly. They also tend to get very high fe...
- My daughter, who is 3, had this 2 months ago. She had it for a week and was in extreme pain.She had blisters on her gums, throat,and even on her teeth. She had a horr...
- My 2 year old had hand foot and mouth 3 times in 2 months and ended up giving it to my 5 year old. It is very contagious but It usually doesnt come back just because h...
In Need of an OB GYN in Gilbert Area
I had the chicken pox and asked to see the ob. Instead I got two PA's (Holly and Jennifer) and the two ... chicken pox pregnancy · chicken pox and pregnancy ...
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- I have a fantastic OBGYN her name is Dr. Icovelli and she is with Valley Women for Women. They are located right next to Mercy Gilbert Hospital. She will be deliveri...
- If you actually want to see an OB during your prenatal visits, DO NOT GO to Valley Women for Women. They have very few doctors but PLENTY of physician assistants. ...
- Try Contemporary Care for Women. They have a few OBs.
Seeking Advice About a Bad Cough That Won't Go Away
As far as your daughter's shingles...the chicken pox virus will linger dormant ... but prob b/c my immune system is weak due to pregnancy. i cough and cough ...
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- Have they been checked for Legionaire's disease? My mil came down with it a few years back and had an issue with a horrible cough that wouldn't go away. Being elderl...
- Hello M., I don't think I can help you with any advice. Actually I wanted to ask exactly the same question. My 4 year old started coughing almost 4 weeks ago. He woul...
- Gargle with perioxide. Drink lots of water. Stay away from diary products. Change pillow cases at least once a week if not more. Wash door knobs and spray ...
11 Year Old Daughter with Shingles....
Shingles is the chicken pox virus, so if she has had the virus it can lay dormant .... Hi K.-Can I ask you if your daughter got the chicken pox vaccination? ...
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- The pain from shingles is horrible. Adults use pain medications for this. Did they put her on an antiviral medication? That is now the standard of care. Shingles can ...
- Hi K.-Can I ask you if your daughter got the chicken pox vaccination? I heard a speech from a pediatrician who said he was seeing increasing shingles in children (whic...
- Dear K., I was talking to a friend of mine about a tens unit for the residule pain still suffered by my husband who had shingles almost a year ago. I then thought of...
Prenatal Blood Tests
Since the rubella & varicalla (chicken pox) vaccines are live-virus vaccines, you cannot get them in pregnancy. If your intent is to get immunized prior to ...
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- I don't recall having anything like that done prior to or during either pregnancy. I know because my husband is from Eastern Europe they do a simple blood test to test...
- If you are in general good health, non-smoking, minimal or no drinking, you are probably fine. Many people are reassured to get a pre-conception OB exam (and it seems...
- Don't get overwhelmed with these things. Get a general physical, see your ob/gyn for your regular check up, start a prenatal vitamin which your obgyn will prescribe a...
Seeking Information About a Rash During Pregnancy
I had PUPPS with my first pregnancy. It was completely miserable...sorry. ... bumps actually look like chicken pox vesicles - they pop and regenerate - are ...
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- OOH, Unfortunately I have no remedies for you, but it sounds like what I had with my first pregnancy. I never found anything that works...so I hope you do. I remember ...
- There are several 'pregnancy rashes' that look identical and present almost identical. There are cures for some but not for PUPPPs. The only way to distinquish betwe...
- I didn't have any rash until by 3rd trimester, and I got eczema, and that was horrible, so I feel your pain. I hope it goes away soon for you.
Fifth's Disease
My son also had fifth's disease during my pregnancy with my daughter. I had blood work done and the .... mrsa and pregnancy · chicken pox during pregnancy ...
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- I had no idea what fifths disease was but looked it up at this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_disease It says that if exposed during first trimester it caus...
- Fifth disease only seems to be a risk in the 1st trimester, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. It is not associated with any birth defects.
- I had Fifth's Disease at 6 months pregnant & it was fine. The doctor told me that the only concern is usually in the 1st trimester, yet even then cases of any damage t...
Pregnant Mama and Toddler to Open Swim with No Flu Shots?
Jan 26, 2009 ... If he catches the chicken pox, then we'll get through it and won't have ... Congrats on your pregnancy! I come from a different opinion on ...
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- I agree with your ped. and husband - don't take the chance with that 'personal coctail' of all those who had the shot and worse, FluMist which sheds for weeks. Perh...
- Hey S.! Congrats on your pregnancy! I come from a different opinion on immunizations- but I'll stay off my soapbox:) So my advice- I would listen to your doctor, but...
- Hey S. - My family hasn't been poked by anything, and we go wherever we want. The key is your healthy diet and lifestyle. You have natural immunities, and if you're li...
Shingles on Breast
You are contagious to someone who hasn't had chicken pox, but you can't "give" ... I wasn't going to because of the pregnancy but after my husband who is a ...
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- I am with the other posts. How does your bra fit? Have you been measured lately? I am really hoping that it is something simple. Thinking of you!
- I don't know much about it, but I do know that my husband had shingles on his chest/breast. It was when he was like 20 something and before we met, but he did have to...
- A., I had shingles while I was pregnant a few years ago. I must say that I had it on my back and sides only. It was extremely painful. I was on bedrest at the time an...
