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Strange Swelling in Vaginal/groin Area During Pregnancy
Read all 7 responses: "I am about 24 weeks pregnant with #2. THe last few days I have had some pain/discomfort on the right side of my pubic bone, toward, ...
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- M., I bet it is a vericose vein. Ask your OB. I had that during my second pregnancy. Who knew, huh? It was a swollen vein between the vag. lips. It was VERY unc...
- Hmmmm.... if your doc agrees that you have SPD, I HIGHLY recommend finding a chiropractor trained in the Webster technique - it has made a world of difference for me. ...
- I'd have to agree that it sounds like varicose veins. I ended up with those the last 2-3 weeks with my last one. Of course we freaked when we noticed them and went s...
Acne Breakouts During Pregnancy
Read all 21 responses: "This is my third pregnancy, and once again, as before, I 'm experiencing terrible acne over my face. I plan on talking to my OB about ...
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- I was desperate but this is what worked for me. Take several tablespoons of ordinary oatmeal (don't know if instant works, I used the old-fashioned kind) and stir eno...
- I had bad acne when I was pregnant with my son. Being pregnant with him put to much testosterone in my body. Which caused me to break out... Not sure what to tell y...
- Sorry to hear. Try an acupuncturist. If this isn't the first time this has happened to you, something is out of balance when you're pregnant and it is manifesting in...
Constipation Remedies During Pregnancy
Apr 22, 2009 ... Read all 10 responses: "I just found out I'm pregnant and already dealing with one "discomfort" of my last pregnancy...constipation.
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- A good steady paced 20 minute walk worked for me....not so easy after the first, but that is what worked...
- I had the same problem early in my pregnancy--was worse than the nausea!! The only thing that worked for me was eating tons of fiber and drinking tons of water. Good...
- Check with your DR about Miralax. this was a "discomfort" for me as well with both kids. At the time, I used Colace, as Miralax was only by Rx, but now you can get i...
Low Progesterone During Pregnancy
Read all 15 responses: "I am 5 weeks along and I received a call from my obgyn office stating that my progesterone was a little low and they wanted me to ...
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- I had the exact same thing happen with my second baby (third pregnancy right after miscarriage). I was scared too, but I took the meds and it all worked out fine! Th...
- Hi, I took prometrium for the first 12 weeks of my pregnancy (once a day) and did not have any complications or side effects from it- had a healthy baby boy who is no...
- I've had low progesterone during both of my pregnancies. The first one I took a suppository and I was fine. The 2nd one they perscribed prometrium for. I also read t...
Cervical Discharge During Pregnancy
Read all 5 responses: "Moms, I KNOW this is going to sound crazy. If you don't follow a "charting method" (ie - Taking Charge of Your Fertility), ...
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- I charted in the same way using the same book and have 3 perfect (ha!) kids. But I stopped charting the day I hit 18 days of high temperatures. When I went to the dr...
- I didn't chart during my pregnancy, but I remember having a significant amount of discharge right before I lost the first part of my mucus plug. It was enough to make...
- congrats on your pregnancy. Discharge is fairly common during pregnancy. I know my SIL complained of having quite a bit of discharge. I don't remember having quite so ...
Workout Routine During Pregnancy
Read all 5 responses: "I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good workout routine during my pregnancy. I am currently pregnant with my third child and ...
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- You could consider a prenatal water aerobics class. I'm not sure where you're located, but I know there is one at Good Samaritan Hospital's workout facility (Downers G...
- Yoga is great. I was advised not to do Pilates during pregnancy and post-partum. Of course, walking is good. I had the most success using an eliptical trainer. Amy
- After attending pre-natal Yoga classes at Sweet Pea in the City, they recommended I try "Yoga for Pregnancy" by Colette Crawford ( a former labor and delivery nurse). ...
Acne Treatment During Pregnancy - Salicylic Acid?
Read all 15 responses: "I'm in my 2nd trimester, and for some reason, cannot get rid of this pregnancy acne with just regular washing, moisturizing, etc.
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- i have read that you can not use it check with your doctor
- I'm pregnant too - bad acne too! So much for glowing! =) I heard salicylic is bad but I'm sure different people would tell you different things. I have been using all-...
- I used a face wash with salicylic acid in it during my first pregnancy and my daughter suffered no ill effects from it. I am still using it and I am pregnant again. ...
Scoliosis & Back Pain During Pregnancy
Read all 29 responses: "I am currently experiencing lower back pain(more at the base of my spine) that's affecting the way that I walk as well as having ...
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- I would recomend a chiropractor. They can help with back adjustments and they could probably give you some excersises to do. P.
- Hi A., I have scoliosis and was braced as a kid. I'm 30 now and I had my baby about a year and a half ago. I didn't have a lot of back pain then, but I tend to no...
- You could try acupuncture. Also pelvic tilts to strengthen your lower back. Sorry to be pessimistic but this is only going to get worse as your belly gets bigger unles...
Sushi and Sashimi During Pregnancy?
Read all 59 responses: "So, I'm 18 weeks pregnant and I LOVE Sushi, Sashimi and the like... I was told by one friend of mine that in pregnancy we are not ...
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- It's really not a good idea to eat raw fish during pregnancy. The thing that's more of a worry than the toxicity...is parasites. Pregnant women are very very vulner...
- you need to ask what they eat in Japan while the Japanese ladies are pregnant. I think they will know the best. Especially the beautiful mothers that came here directl...
- Yes, I have always heard no raw fish during pregnancy. I have heard one argument against that, saying that mothers in Japan eat it and if you go to a restaurant that s...
Artificial Sweetners During Pregnancy, Are They Safe?
Read all 16 responses: "Hi! I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and I have neglected to look into this sooner which I regret. I have been using Kool-Aid ...
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- i wouldnt but I know a ton of people who drank gallons of artificial sweetener while pregnant. Their kids are fine...its great that you stopped and I wouldnt worry abo...
- Hi there. I had written a paper in college about the effects of artificial sweeteners and basically they are all very bad. Personally I get migraine headaches from a...
- I'm diabetic and use sweeteners daily and did with my other two pregnancies too! My babies were born very healthy and happy. Although artificial sweeteners are TERRI...
