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Cramps While Preg.
Asked by L.N. from Houston
on September 25, 2009
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Has anyone else ever had this while they were preg? My nurse said that I may have them throughout the pregancy. I get at least 8 cramps a day.
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- if they are on the sides of your belly, it's probably just muscle cramps from your stretching belly and added weight. make sure you are drinking plenty of water, not o...
- I used to get them....but had alot more later in life and they were worse then... I have found stopping or quit drink in coke products has really helped...expecially d...
- I had them the whole 1st trimester and into the second with my first preg. Now, with my second preg (i'm 7 months preg right now) I had the same thing, they've just c...
Travel During First Trimester
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on November 15, 2009
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My husband and I were thinking of taking a nice trip up to the mountains (7-8 hour car trip) when I will be around 2 mos preg. My mother is very concerned and angry w...
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- We went on our second honeymoon when I was 5 months along-one last trip before kids. I was just fine-nothing happened. THey discourage during the third trimester but...
- Dear L.: Congrats on your pregnancy! Although there is no real evidence that travel during first trimester contributes to miscarriage, as a midwife I usually recomme...
- Hi L., The only thing that I can suggest is to talk to your doctor and see what he says about it first. If he doesn't show any concern, then go and have some fun. ...
Advice for First Trimester Insomnia
Asked by C.D. from New York
on February 19, 2008
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I am nearning the end of the first trimester of my third pregnancy. I fall asleep just fine but usually around 1 or 2 AM I wake up and then CANNOT fall back to sleep....
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- I had awful insomnia with both of my pregnancies and spoke to my doctor about it. She suggested Unisom an over the counter sleep aid. I took 1/2 pill instead of one ...
- Hi C.. I'm 18 weeks along and I have the same issue. I have two other kids as well (5 1/2 and 3 1/2) and stay at home as well. The insomnia hasn't gotten any better...
- What time do you take your vitamin? If you are taking it with dinner it could be kicking in in the middle of the night, and keeping you awake. If that's the case, tryi...
Weight Loss in First Trimester
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on June 12, 2009
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Hey moms!
I am about 8wks pregnant and have a question. When I got pregnant I was about 40lbs or so overweight. I quickly gained 8lbs which totally freaked me out. ...
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- I wouldn't be concerned about it. My Dr's seem to look at the overall weight gain throughout the pregancy. I always lose weight first trimester, but put it back on l...
- Talk to your doctor, but don't be overly worried. It is common to lose a little weight in the first trimester due to morning sickness and loss of appetite. And if yo...
- Hi J., I was terribly sick with my last two pregnancies but not my first. I lost 10 lbs with one and 7 lbs with the other (in the first 12 weeks) and didn't have much...
First Trimester Screening for down Syndrome
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on September 17, 2009
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HEllo, i had my first trimester screening for down syndrome last week, my ultrasound was great. The Dr. called and said my blood work was positive and showed a great/h...
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- M., I also agree with many who have already commented. If your amnio comes back positive will you terminate the pregnancy? If not, then why borrow worry. My husb...
- My daughter is 24 and had a child that had down syndrome. We don't have anyone in our family with downs. Sometimes it just happens. We couldn't be more proud to have l...
- this test is wrong one out of 4 times... in my opinion the risk of the amnio isn't worth it, that being said, having a DS child really doesn't change anything you migh...
Low Thyroid in First Trimester
Asked by S.F. from Syracuse
on June 15, 2009
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I have just found out that my thyroid hormone levels are lower than normal. I am almost 8 weeks pregnant with my second. My first pregnancy was great, even labor wasn'...
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- My thyroid went crazy with my first pregnancy and I had to go to an endocrinologist every month and have bloodwork done. It didn't require meds, only monitoring until ...
- Hi S., I became hypothyroid due to Hashimotos (autoimmune disease that effects the thyroid--I've reversed the antibodies by doing all kinds of alternative things--tha...
- Hi there. I was diagnosed with low thyroid hormone levels(hypothyroidism) a few years ago and will be taking synthroid for the rest of my life. I took this medication ...
Bleeding During the First Trimester
Asked by S.H. from Austin
on June 9, 2008
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Ok, so long story made as short as possible. I will be 11 weeks pregnant tomorrow. Last Thursday, I woke up and had bright red blood on my towel after the shower. Beca...
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- Hi S., Any time you have cramping and bleeding during a pregnancy there is always alarms. I don't understand why your doctor didn't at least have you go to the lab and...
- I'm so sorry that you are going through this. I wish there was something I could say to help you, but I have never been there myself. My advice to you would be, get ...
- I wouldn't wait. I'd get seen ASAP. If your doctor can't see you and there's not another doctor in that practice that you can see or not another practice that you ca...
1St Trimester Fatigue
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on November 25, 2010
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Moms,
I'm between 4 and 6 weeks pregnant with my 2nd (doctor just did a blood test to help her see how far along I am) and I am completely wiped out. Now, I know th...
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- My son was in a big bed by the time I was preg again, so I would just lay on his bed in his room while he played on the floor - luckily he was gracious enough to be re...
- Can only remember being tired all the time.I must have rode the wves. This too shall pass. Really. Continue to show your little girl the same love, not running sprints...
- I tell almost anyone who asks, that my pregnancies were a piece of cake - b/c I slept all the way through them. When I worked, most nights I would come home and j...
Coloring Hair During Your 2Nd Trimester??
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on December 26, 2007
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I am about 13 weeks pregnant and really need to color my hair.... does anyone know if it is o.k. to color during your 2nd trimester? I plan on asking my dr. at my app...
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- gosh, I do NOT recommend dying your hair while you are pg !! ...the chemicals used are very strong and they are absorbed by your skin... ...go to Whole Foods at the...
- I red all the responses before i decided to respond, and i was really surprized that no one said that they have ever heard of your hair turning green or falling out! I...
- M., If your doc is that strict she is probably old school and going to say no. But, I have worked in OB over 5 years, my mom for 35 and my best friend is a hairdresse...
Fainting in 3Rd Trimester
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on April 27, 2009
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What questions should I be asking my OB about fainting, passing out during my 3rd Trimester.
This last weekend I had an episdoe that was scary and confusing. I had j...
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- Like the other poster, my first reaction was "MSG." These are symptoms of MSG sensitivity, and when pregnant, sensitivities increases. It could have been somethi...
- Although feeling dizzy is bothersome to most people, it is very common during pregnancy. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded and actually fainting can happen at any point o...
- My mom fainted regularly when she was pregnant with me. On the sidewalk walking down the street etc. She was anemic. Check your iron. Also you could have been ...
