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Hepatitis
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on March 19, 2008
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My doctor did some blood work to see if the symptoms I was having could be something other then the flu. My liver levels were elevated. He said it could still be a vir...
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- Hi B. Try not to worry and see what the new test shows. In the mean time look up hepatitis on the computer.Find out all you can. Good luck you are in my thoughts.
- Hi B., Any problem related to the liver is potentially dangerous. Hepatitis is not always, but usually, a virus. Your liver is what keeps you body from shutting dow...
- I noticed that you are due in June with another child. Congratulations! I just wanted to share my experience. When I was 37 weeks into my first pregnancy - I develo...
Is It Safe to Breastfeed If I Am Hepatitis C Positive?
Asked by N.B. from Sacramento
on May 25, 2009
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I have hepatitis C antibody for almost 10 years now. I am finally expecting my first child and I am unsure of whether it is safe to breastfeed. I know the importance...
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- I was diagnosed with Hep C 30 years after the fact. They said from my wild Hippie days. My kids are in their 20's and they were all breast fed. 1.5 years for my Daug...
- Hi N., Congratulations on expecting your first baby!! You are so right that breastmilk is BEST! :) I'm glad you're not just ruling out BF due to your valid concern...
- N., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I think it's great that you are doing research so that you can make an informed decission on what you should do when it come...
Pregnancy Question..
Asked by C.T. from Atlanta
on July 15, 2010
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In the beginning stages of early pregnancy (like week one or two) does useing the restroom alot occur like particularly bowel movements. Sorry not trying to be gross.....
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- To be honest, none of those were really signs that I was pregnant, but every woman's body works differently. You may have some sort of gastrointestinal thing going on....
- C., I had trouble with my bowels before I knew I was pregnant. Some foods just sat in the bottom of my stomach like a rock. Ugh! I had trouble with constipation, et...
- Hi C. I actually did feel those initial flutters very early in the beginning of my pregnancy. But then I have to admit, my husband and i had specifically planned our n...
Good Books on Pregnancy - Suggestions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am on the lookout for some good reading material on pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy, and I am not convinced that What To Expect... is the end-all...
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- K., I have read many and my favorite is Your Pregnancy Week by Week. It shows how your body changes every week, answers all your question, has an easy to read format...
- I liked the Baby Book by Dr Sears. I used that with What to Expected and thought it gave me a good balance of thoughts.
- http://www.amazon.com/What-Doctor-About-Childrens-Vaccinations/dp/0446677078 This is something you have to prepare your self for, I wish someone had offered this in...
Not Happy with My Pregnancy.
Asked by B.F. from San Antonio
on May 3, 2010
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I am almost 17 weeks pregnant with my 3rd boy and I feel very unhappy, sick of the idea of having a 3rd boy and depressed. I have seen the doctor about this but it has...
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- I strongly suggest you see a new dr, your feelings are out of balance. While it can be hard to take not getting the gender you want, considering abortion when you alr...
- Have you discussed this with your husband? HOw does he feel about the whole situation? I am also pro choice and feel that you need to weigh all your options and do w...
- It seems to me that you are most likely suffering from severe depression. I am sorry that some of the mothers who were not able to see that because they felt so strong...
Short Term Disability Was DENIED...help
Asked by H.N. from Portland
on November 8, 2008
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I been working for a faily large company for about 3 years. My doctor took me off of work at around 25 weeks. On the FMLA paperwork he describe my condition as "due t...
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- yes! I've been thru it. From whom are you requesting disability? If it's from your employer it will be much easier to appeal. Have your doctor write another report ...
- I have heard that claims are universally denied the first time, and that virtually all people who have been granted disability have had to fight for it. I have a siste...
- Appeal. Talk with your doctor's admin staff to find out what papers you can send in. It may well be too, that they either have a social worker on staff who can help...
Cord Blood Banking
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on August 27, 2008
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I am looking into cord blood banking for this pregnancy. My question is; has anyone done this, and if so- through whom? I am looking into CBR and viacord. CBR seems to...
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- WE used CBR as they were better known, been around a long time. I had 2 c-sections and we still have the cord blood. The process is super easy.
- I'm not responding about the cord blood banking but about the artificial route you want to go to have a girl. If you know when you ovulate you have to get together wit...
- Cord blood banking is not something you should be talked into... it is a luxury, and is like a very expensive insurance policy that you will probably never use... much...
AFP Testing
Asked by C.B. from Albany
on July 1, 2008
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Just a quick question...I am 13 weeks pregnant so, close to the time that I need to have the AFP testing done. I had it done for my first two but, when speaking to my...
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- hi C., this is a very tough issue. it really depends on the kind of person you are, only you and your husband know, and even then, its hard to know beforehand what you...
- I think that testing is a good idea so that you can prepare and educate yourself should there be an issue. I would not term a pregnancy based on Downs or something el...
- I opted not to have the AFP or any other testing even though I was an "older" Mom (I was 37 and 39 when my kids were born). I wasn't going to do anything with the inf...
Food Poisoning While Pregnant
Asked by J.V. from Austin
on June 27, 2008
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My daughter is beside herself due to getting food poisoning while pregnant...and is so afraid something will be wrong with the baby. She is almost 5 months along and ...
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- I don't have experience with food problems while pregnant, but I have been pregnant and I have had a second-hand experience when my husband was facing a serious illnes...
- Hi J. I did have food poisoning (or at least some type of stomach bug) when I was about four months pregnant with my daughter. My whole system seemed to very sensiti...
- I had food poisoning with my first child, and everything worked out fine. With my second I got really sick 2 weeks before she was born, kinda felt like food poisoning ...
Pediatrician with a Flexible Vaccination Schedule in SF
Asked by C.G. from San Francisco
on May 12, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone could recommend a Pediatrician in San Francisco that was a little flexible with the vaccination schedule. I am looking to have my child vacc...
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- http://www.lilaguide.com/reviews/noe-valley-pediatrics-484234.aspx
- Hi! We *LOVE* our pediatrician, Dr. Michael Treece at St. Luke's Pediatrics in the Mission. We have delayed and selectively vaccinated and he has never batted an eye...
- I take all three of my boys to Dr Rachel Malina at Bay Area Pediatrics in Daly City. Its right by Seton on Southgate so its easy to get to from SF. She is very non-jud...
