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Preeclampsia
I had high blood pressure during the last few weeks of my pregnancy and was .... After delivery I had to be given magnesium sulfate through IV to keep from ...
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- It looks like the other responses have pretty much covered the bases but I thought I would add my friend's story as well. She had preeclampsia and she had to deliver e...
- I had preeclampsia with both of my girls. The first time, I had no idea until I went in to the doctor for my usual 36 week checkup, they found my protein levels in my ...
- Preclampsia can be prevent by eating a good diet. I had it with my first pregnancy, then I learned how to eat better and didn't have any problems with my 4 other pregn...
Options for Delivery
My first pregnancy was high risk(high blood pressure). But I did opt for an ..... I've seen babies that were groggy after delivery when mothers had drugs. ...
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- I've had 2 without an epidural - sort of. I think the pain is different for everyone. For me the pain was extremely intense for about 4 hours with my first and 1.5 wit...
- Hi K., I am of mother of 3 daughters, and I never had an epidural. With my first, my husband & I decided prior to delivery that it was not a option for me. I, lik...
- Hi K.! My first two I had natural and last two I had an epidural. I definately say...epidural, if possible. The needle thing is just to insert the "tube" (lack of e...
Why Am I Dizzy After Eating?
Sep 4, 2009 ... Try cutting back on foods that are salty, high in caffine and greasy. ... Your blood pressure is a lttle low and for sure could cause dizziness .... from these dizzy spells and have a wonderful pregnancy and delivery. ...
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- have your ears checked. i had that w/my first pregnancy, and it turned out i had fluid in my left ear. hope everything works out for you!!!
- WOWzers! God bless you for having 9 children. Did your doctor say anything about Vertigo? Vertigo is the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning...
- I was like this and thought I was pregnant. I went to the doctor and all tests were negative for pregnancy. Doc checked my ears they were fine. Doc gave me a script fo...
Postpartum Edema & ICP or Fatty Liver
Blood pressure is high end of normal range. She went back to her OB who drew more ... The swelling and BP remained issues for a week or two after delivery, ...
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- I had post partum edema, particularly in my legs and feet after the birth of my second child. I was told that it was the result of the epidural. I used TED stockings (...
- V., I went through something very similar with my first, and actually had pre-eclempsia (SP) -- they induced V within a week of her actual due date. I was itchie...
- I developed pre-eclampsia 9 days postpartum with the same symptoms you are describing in your sister- extreme swelling, lightheadedness, etc. When tested, my blood pr...
36 Weeks Pregnant & My Feet,legs Are Super Swollen...
Ok Well I went to the doctor and was admitted to the hospital for 24hrs They kept me until my headache and swelling went down My blood pressure was high But ...
Midwives at Mount Auburn
After delivery, they immediately put the baby on the breast to latch on. .... I had high blood pressure with both pregnancies and c-sections to boot, ...
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- I didn't use the midwives, but my OB is at Mt. Auburn Practice for Women in Watertown and she just became the head of the whole OB Dep't at the hospital, Leslie MacDon...
- I had prenatal care and delivery with midwives at Mt Auburn. I highly recommend them. They know their stuff. They respect your wishes in terms of how much natural vs i...
- Hi A.! Many Congrats to you. I met a few of them at a Hypnobirthing class, I delivered at MGH. Many of my clients have experienced the midwives for prenatal care and d...
Have I Gained Too Much and Should I Be Worried?
After delivery I nursed hoping it would help me lose weight, yea right! ... As long as you don't start having high blood pressure or abnormal swelling in ...
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- Have you had an ultra sound yet to make sure there is just one baby? I gained 10 lbs my 1st 10 weeks and my friends were telling me I was drama--- it turned out I was...
- Hey B., I'm a professional athlete and also gained 15 lbs in my first trimester. It was crazy! But, then my weight gain slowed down to a very even pace and I gained...
- Hello B., I understand your concern as I am an athlete as well. When I first found out that I was pregnant I weighted 111lbs (my height is 5ft. 2in.), by the end o...
39 Weeks Pregnant and Falling Apart!
I work at a school, so after my post yesterday, I went to the school nurse .... If so you are preparing for the delivery and it shouldn't be too much .... It sounds like you could have high blood pressure and they MAY need to induce. ...
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- Call your doctor now! You may have to go into the ER. At the very least you need lots of fluids and get your pressure checked. Please don't wait.
- When I started to feel the way you described...I swelled up, although I had no blood pressure issues, etc...pretty easy pregnency-no problems, and everything just got ...
- I would call the dr. good luck w/your delivery. I don't know you but I hope everything goes well for ya'll. Please remember drugs are o.k. during labor. The brave ones...
Need an OB/GYN ...Curious About Baylor Frisco Doctors
Sep 2, 2009 ... I was the only Mom in delivery on a Friday morning and I had everyone's full attention. ... so try and start pumping as soon as you can after delivery. ... I was in a high risk pregnancy (high blood pressure) - my baby ...
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- From my understanding Baylor Frisco isn't as advanced of an hospital as other ones in terms of emergencies. As far as treating kids and infants, besides Childrens Dall...
- My OB can deliver at Baylor Frisco. I had my baby there in December. I believe they have a lower level NICU - but having said that, the hospital/nursery/staff is abs...
- I had my some at Baylor Frisco and they do have a NICU. The hospital is awesome and the staff is fantastic! They do have a low nurse to patient ratio so you feel like ...
Getting Pregnant at Age 37
I will have to say that my delivery made up for my pregnancy - it was very difficult. .... So I have been pregnant after 35. I am not sure of what medical conditions you have but ... I have high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. ...
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- Jamimee, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you are getting support to help work through your grief. Losing a baby at any stage is difficult. As you know, having ...
- My pregnancy ended in miscarriage and I well remember the mixed feelings over that. I am not in my thirties-yet, but I did want to say how sorry I am. I was unable...
- First of all, I am sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family are doing well. I am turnig 37 in a couple of weeks and am due with my second child this June. Ev...
