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Saying No to Vit K, Hep B, and Eye Ointment at Delivery...
Asked by L.S. from Atlanta
on August 18, 2010
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I was wondering who of you have said no to your newborn receiving Vitamin K, Hep B Shot, and the eye ointment right after delivery. I will be giving birth naturally in...
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- I have 3 girls. None of them have had any of that stuff. The first was born in the hospital. I told them I would not consent to the vitamin K, eye ointment or Hep. B s...
- I also gave birth with a midwife in a hospital... We only declined HEP B and no one even blinked or felt to mention anything to us. I discussed all three with my mid...
- The key is to make your birth plan short and sweet. Don't go on and on about why you are choosing to avoid these things, you should sound confident and state that you...
Green Discharge
Asked by M.M. from Fort Wayne
on December 17, 2008
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OK I watch a lil girl she is 4 in March and I went to wipe her today she had pottied anyway. I wiped with a Kandoo and when I was done on the Kandoo was a like green d...
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- She has an infection and needs to be seen by a doctor. One of my girls had that once and needed meds. I can't remember what it was called though. Tell her parents.
- I would recommend that the child needs to be seen by a Dr. asap. I don't want to make any false allegations by all means, but if it is green (almost like guacamole)...
- i don't think it is normal for little girls to be having green discharge. the mom should take her to her pediatrician. just to be on the safe side.
My Very Bestest Friend Has Contracted Herpes - Any Advice
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on December 16, 2008
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My very best friend had a life changing result at her last pap smear. It has been almost 1 year and she still hasnt come out of her shell. She stopped dating a great ...
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- Trust me!! I can relate!! Also trust me when I say that she may never feel about herself the way she did. I'm 38..I found out 2 years ago! I was devastated. There is a...
- It is hard to understand until you contract it yourself. Some days are worse than others. I would get tested yourself for all STD's. There are groups out there that me...
- It really isnt a big deal, once she looks it up. Or more so, it isnt as big of a deal as she thinks now. The more she learns about it, and as time passes the more she ...
Newborn Tests and Injections. to Refuse or Not?
Asked by J.C. from Sacramento
on July 4, 2008
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My 5th son is due on July 12th and I've been wondering about the tests they do at the hospital. I've had several friends refuse everything, stating they are inaccurate...
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- It's worth doing your research and being ready to say yes or no when it's time. The medical profession does a lot of things so as to "cover all bases" assuming that e...
- the only advice i can give you is continue what you did withyour first 4 childre if you change it up this time you may regret it later and blame yourself for either gi...
- My opinion is this, everyday there are new advances in medicine, the hospital and dr's wouldn't do these tests unless there is a reason. Everyone always said, well we ...
Ever Since My Appointment
Asked by K.L. from Dallas
on October 30, 2007
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Hi Ladies,
I had my 32 week OB visit yesterday and it was also the first time for me to meet the new doctor I switched to. Since it was my first time meeting him h...
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- I'm in the middle of my 3rd pregnancy and never had any type of soreness after an exam. With my 1st pregnancy, I would get a little crampy after an exam but I feel th...
- I've delivered 4 babies, by 4 different obs. I was always sore after pelvic exams late in my pregnancies! And two of those obs were very gentle at that. I'm sure some ...
- I switched doctors with my second pregnancy because of those last few months of visits with my first pregancy. I don't remember him using an instrament but my appointm...
Tubes Tied and Pregnant???
Asked by V.F. from Cheyenne
on November 29, 2010
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Ok I just want to know if anyone has experienced being pregnant after having tubes tied...I'm not really having any pregnancy symptoms but just want to know if its pos...
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- Your chances are low but it can happen. My mom had a friend that got pregnant 10 years after having her tubes tided. I had mine tied and than untied so I know a lot ab...
- To answer your question medically its a 1% chance BUT I've heard of it happening...doubt you'll get pregnant but I would be more concerned with STD's I can't believe h...
- They are very effective. After 10 years (I think) The effectiveness goes down 3-4%. You are probably OK. I'm not judging, or anything (you're an adult after all), but ...
Questionable C-section
Asked by R.M. from New York
on February 12, 2010
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I am preparing for my first child. He is due March 6. I just found out that i might have to have a c-section because i have an std but they are not sure since i havent...
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- The c-section can be performed any time after your 38th week. You and your doc will pick a date and time. Why do they think you'll need a c-section though? It's so m...
- doesn't matter one of the most fabulous things about a scheduled c-section is getting to pick your child's birthday
- Hi R. Congrats on your new baby soon to be able to be held!! I had 3 C-sections, the first an emergency the rest I agreed to have a C-section, but with all of them ...
Funny Thing, Grammatical Error
Asked by B.B. from Charleston
on September 26, 2010
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Not really a question, but have a funny story, My SIL, who's ultra perfect, does my husband's resume, cover letter, etc. Anyway, after proofreading it, I found a way t...
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- I agree with J.L. - it is a big deal and he has a right to panic. Small errors on resumes get noticed in big ways. Attention to detail is always important, no matter w...
- For all who felt the need to criticize B.'s grammar or scold her on her lack of sympathy, relax and have a good laugh once in a while! Yes it stinks that there was a ...
- Hi B., sorry for those who gave you a hard time! I agree w/ the "laugh at it" approach! I'll even quote the bible here to say "whom by worrying can add even one hour...
Affairs
Asked by M.D. from Sioux Falls
on November 2, 2010
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I have been married for 8 years and since we married around 41 yrs of age I thought we'd grow old together, but no he did have an affair and now we're in the middle of...
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- It's (trichmonas) harder to detect in men than in women (as in men are more likely to recieve a false neg), and it's another one that in men is largely symptom free. A...
- http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/stdfact-trichomoniasis.htm As a lab technician, I can tell you two things. 1) Trich is a parasite that can go undetected in m...
- Have you seen his medical record that shows he doesn't have it? If he wasn't honest with you about the affair, why would he be honest with you about the std?
Should I Be Worried?
Asked by H.S. from Detroit
on January 20, 2011
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I've been on Mirena since May of 2007, after my daughter was born and at first, I didn't have periods, just occasional spotting that lasted about 36 hours. August of ...
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- buy a test at the dollar store. they have them and they are just as effective as other brands. good luck. m
- If your mirena is still in you need to go see a dr. also do you suffer from lowe back discomfort or pain or feel blodded and fat. These are signs of cyst or tumers on ...
- I am on my 2nd Mirena - love it. After a while the "whatever" is in it, I think wears off and I start to get a heavier period. I would not worry!
