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How Does Weight Affect Pregnancy
I had Gestational Hypertension (High Blood Pressure only during pregnancy)that can also lead to Preclampsia which is even more serious. ...
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- Congrats! I too was about the same number of pounds you are "overweight" when I got pregnant. I was told the same thing to gain only 15-20 pounds. I was also told t...
- Woo hoo! Congrats! :)
- I had that concern. My Dr put me on 2000 calorie/day. It is not very hard to limit yourself to 2000 a day. That's a lot of food. And it kept me where I wanted to be...
Gestational Diabetes/High Blood Pressure (Bed Rest??)
Oct 30, 2009 ... I have already been diagnosed with high blood pressure and. ... old and was greatly helped during her pregnancy with an all natural product. ...
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- I am in medicine also. It seems your not expressing yourself accurately to your Doc. Realize some of these docs are fried them self so you have to make sure they hear ...
- Hi H., Listen to your body. Take care of you! Take time off from work if you need it. It can be difficult taking care of a 2 year old, working, and being so clo...
- H., my daughter has an 18 month old and was greatly helped during her pregnancy with an all natural product. Please feel free to contact me at ____@____.com if you wou...
Nervous - Don't Know What to Do !!!
I had this happen to me during the last month or so if my pregnancy, my cause was high blood pressure, nothing to bad, but it was elevated somewhat. ...
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- The fireflies are a result of change in blood pressure (I get it all the time). The other symptoms could also be caused by blood pressure. It may be nothing, but you...
- i had the same thing happen at the end of my pregnacy 3 yrs ago my doc told me it was hormone related migraines and the only way to get rid of it is to get prego again...
- The flashing in your eyes could be sign of high blood pressure. You need to have your blood pressure checked. If it does it again, lay down on your left side and see i...
Seeing Stars While Pregnant
Since i don't have any high blood pressure or other problems, i forgot to ask my ..." ... It happens to me once in a while (during my pregnancy as well) and ...
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- I had the same thing with my last pregnancy. I waited to tell my doctor thinking I was just too tired or something and just neeed more rest. Well it just got worse t...
- I had it when I was pregnant because I was getting dehydrated and the baby was sitting on certain nerves. Keep drinking!!
- I had the same problem when I was pregnant. Afterwards, I developed orthostatic syndrome. The vessels in my legs don't constrict quick enough so if I get up to quickly...
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
I had pre-eclampsia during my pregnancy of twins. I went a couple months of having to lay on my ... Help with Planning Pregnancy with High Blood Pressure! ...
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- I had pre-eclampsia with my daughter and was not on any medication. I was forced on bed rest for a week and then I had my daughter via c-section at 37 weeks. I didn't ...
- D. - Unfortunately, I can share a positive situation. Please, please be careful with the hypertension as it can lead to post partum cardiomiopathy. Your baby will b...
- Try to stay calm. Your bottom number is good. I know my dr and i have heard from others that stress will bring that top number up. The bottom is the one they really wo...
Severe Headaches
... one year prior to this pregnancy. I saw my doctor who was quick to just put me on high blood pressure medicine. .... Major Headaches During Pregnancy? ...
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- Hello, Congradulations! on your soon to be new aditions to your family, I just wanted to give you both some encouragement, I am a mother of 6 and your both right abou...
- K., I was just reading in my magazine (First - July 30th issue) about a woman with SIBO "Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth" and her symptoms sounded A LOT like ...
- Hi! I am so sorry to hear that you feel so awful. Have you tried seeing a chiropractor? I am new to the area but where I moved from, there were chiropractors who sp...
Chance of Pre-Eclampsia W/ 2Nd Child
Aug 22, 2009 ... I had, well have high blood pressure. It was extremely high during pregnancy which in turn contributed to me having emergency c-section. ...
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- I,too, had pre-eclampsia with my first child, but didn't deliver him until 38 weeks. My second pregnancy , however, was totally uncomplicated- no problems with my BP a...
- I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia with my first child as well. I did not have to be delivered until 38 weeks however, but I have read that pre-eclapmsia is more comm...
- A., As a childbirth educator and birth doula, a have had some experience with clients who had high blood pressure and pre eclampsia. I have a pre eclampsia protocol w...
Pregnant and Looking to Stay Healthy!
As you know, your ligaments relax during pregnancy, so there's more potential for injury with this. ... Next question: Pregnant with High Blood Pressure? ...
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- K., I am so sorry for your loss as well and send my sympathies. I also can't imagine how difficult it must be but I know this will make you stronger. I hear that ...
- K., I would talk with your doctor regarding your exercise regimen. Somethings that would keep down your blood pressure is salt intake, drink plenty of water and not ...
- I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Good for you to want to improve your health during this pregnancy. I'd hugely recommend the Brewer diet. Focus on eating wel...
Newly Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes
About a week and a half ago, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure ... I started in January on a raw diet during the day and a normal dinner at night. ...
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- I just want to offer my support for your journey. I don't have the same experience as you do, but my 15 yr old son has a severe weight problem, and it's extremely cha...
- Hi A. I'd like to share some information with you that could also give you a more positive outlook. I don't know how to attach files in mamasource, but if you email ...
- With having diabetes or even Insulin resistance, it's very hard to lose weight. You have to watch your carb intake, and see if they can give you something that might ...
Baby Asprin
In case you're wondering, I don't have a history of high blood pressure when I'm not ... my blood pressure during pregnancy doesn't mean it's right for you. ...
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- I take it every night after dinner (just one). I have a gene mutation that is known to cause blood clots, so I am supposed to be on it until 36 weeks. Is theer a rea...
- my thought would be not to take any form of aspirin when prognant. it thins the blood and i don't think it would be good for the fetus (reyes syndrome)
- Has your doctor prescribed aspirin? My ob-gyn will have me take a baby aspirin a day from preconception to week 36 in order to prevent the formation of blood clots at...
