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Preventing Complications During Second Pregnancy
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on April 22, 2009
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Hi Ladies:
I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions about preventing complications during pregnancy. We just found out that I'm about 1 month pregnant with our seco...
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- I am currently on my 2nd pregnancy 22 weeks - my first was a piece of cake, but this time around has not been as easy at all. I was suffering from migraines and not r...
- Every pregnancy is different you may not even experience any morning sickness this time around. I had a great first pregnancy but was sick the entire nine months w/ m...
- You may want to focus on what you are eating. Many people discount what extremely good nutrition can change. Start with a food diary.
Preclampsia/PIH 2Nd Pregnancy?
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on August 1, 2010
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I'm just wondering if any of you ladies had preclampsia/PIH in 1st pregancy but NOT the second pregnancy? Mine was mild preclampsia during the last month of pregnancy...
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- I had 4 weeks bedrest with my first. Induced at 38 weeks. Second one no problems!
- I had preeclampsia twice but odds are you will not. Having pre-e close to term gives you a roughly 20% chance of developing it again: http://www.preeclampsia.org/...
- I had pre-eclampsia with my first pregnancy, my son was delivered 2 weeks early as a result of it. I didn't have any problems with the pregnancies of my other 3 child...
High/low Pregnancy Moments?
Asked by M.J. from San Francisco
on September 13, 2011
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Hi all! What was the highlight of your pregnancy? And the total low point?
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- Highpoint - Feeling euphoric. My nails finally grew out and I was able to paint them for the first time in my life. My hair grew in thick and long. I never got sick an...
- Lots of highlights - hearing her heartbeat at my very first midwife appt, feeling her move for the first time, finding out she was a girl and healthy (amnio results), ...
- The highlight of my pregnancy was the labor and delivery. The low point was the waiting for it to be over with.
Twin Pregnancy Questions
Asked by J.P. from New York
on February 5, 2008
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I am 18w with dz g/g twins, and wondering if anyone could share their twin pregnancy experiences. Mine are a result of IVF, and I've had a couple of minor incidents d...
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- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I too have twins through IVF and know what a great gift this is!!! I gave birth Oct 2006 at over 37 weeks! I spotted at week nine and that was t...
- Hi, J., Congratulations! My fraternal twin daughters are almost 16 months now, and every day brings amazing moments (also challenging ones, but the wonderful ones out...
- Please find a twin group wherever you live. He is a website to check out and put your zipcode in to get info on a wonderful group of moms that have lived it and can b...
Pregnancy Weight Gain
Asked by H.S. from Johnson City
on January 31, 2011
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I am 18 weeks pregnant with my second baby and am having a hard time gaining any weight. I struggled with hyperemesis gravidarium up until a few weeks ago. I was on ...
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- Your instincts for what to eat are right on. Lots of good fats, lots of fruits and vegetables, keeping food going in all day (to stable blood sugar, keep energy up, de...
- Just keep doing what you're doing, especially with the whole milk; there are a lot of calories in whole milk. I would also eat more meat, chicken, beef, just make sur...
- I was sick during one of my pregnancies and lost some weight. When I was finally feeling well again I put the weight on by eating lots of dairy. I probably overdid it,...
Seeking High Risk OB/GYN in Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree Area
Asked by C.L. from Denver
on May 20, 2008
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Hello! I just moved to Colorado two weeks ago. We are planning baby #2. My first pregnancy was high risk, so I am looking for recommendations for high risk OB's in ...
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- Dear C., I have had one preemie at 24 weeks and used Maternal- Fetal Medicine at 18th and Franklin, St. Joseph's Hospital for my second. They were superb. I started ...
- I had a FANTASTIC OB/GYN (to my knowledge she is also a High Risk OB/GYN but you can always call and check on it) Her name is Jyl Voss she is with the OB/GYN Center an...
- Dr. Stettler at Obstetrix is great and he is at Skyridge Medical Center.
Bell's Palsy in Pregnancy
Asked by K.L. from Chicago
on November 3, 2010
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I was having a great pregnancy when at 8 months I got hit with Bell's Palsy. Supposedly, it comes on fast from what I have read but mine came on over the course of 2 ...
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- Hi KL, Bell's Palsy is caused by a weakened immune system. It is actually an outbreak of a dormant Herpes Virus (like Chicken Pox, etc) that only rares it's ugly head...
- My brother-in-law had it (obviously not during pregnancy), but it went away fairly quickly (he got while he was visiting his now wife's family for the first time...!) ...
- My husband had a bad case of BP ten or so years ago (obviously NOT connected with pregnancy). After a couple of months, he had shown no improvement on medication, If I...
Managing Weight Durning Pregnancy
Asked by T.C. from Atlanta
on July 2, 2008
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This is my first pregnancy, and I'm only 5 wks, however, I already weigh 175 and don't want to blow up as I get further along. Does anyone have any suggestions as to ...
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- Congratulations!I am now 35 weeks along and was the same weight as you starting out. This is my 3rd baby. I am now 218. It seems like every pregnancy is so differant. ...
- I started at 171 pounds for this pregnancy, my 3rd. I am 5'7" tall. I am now 30 weeks and and up 14 pounds. My goal for the pregnancy is about 20 pounds, but if I make...
- Hi T., First I want to say Congratulations! Second - I really think that all you can do is continue your walking for as long as you can, and just eat really health...
Pregnancy or Something Else.
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on April 17, 2011
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THANKS LADIES FOR ALL THE COMMENTS ON THE OTHER QUESTION I ASKED THE OTHER DAY. DUE TO FACT THAT MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS HIGH I STOPPED TAKING MY BIRTH CONTROL PILLS FROA...
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- For God's sake, PLEASE tell your husband you are not taking birth control. He has a right to know so he can be a part of any pregnancy prevention measures that should ...
- All things point to the possibility of a pregnancy. You can pretty much get preggo at any point in your cycle. yes even during your period it is possible. You could...
- you could just have the flu. why automatically think pregnancy? you want to sleep because you're sick. your back could hurt from being in bed so much. stomach cram...
Taking Aspirin in Pregnancy?
Asked by H.A. from San Francisco
on May 28, 2010
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Hi there,
I will be taking a long flight (Europe to California) in a few weeks when I'll be about 25 weeks pregnant, and then returning at about 30 weeks. My OBGYN ...
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- Hi H., I took a long flight (California to Egypt) when I was about 30 weeks pregnant and my doctor never said anything about taking aspirin. In fact he recommended I...
- H., every case is different. I know that when I was pregnant the only thing I could take was tylenol. But it all depends on your case. If the doctor told you to tak...
- I don't think taking aspirin close to delivery time is good because there could be excessive bleeding. Taking a little it to prevent clotting well ahead of delivery c...
