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Pregnancy Question

J. asks from Chicago

I am 34 weeks pregnant with my third baby. This one of course has been the hardest on me and my body. I have the usual swelling in my feet and ankles. Recently my ...

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Severe Swelling in Feet and Legs

F.W. asks from Dallas

In October 2009 I had a rapid heartbeat and went by ambulance to the hospital and stayed for 5 days. They never did any diagnostic testing to find out why my heartbea...

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Seeking Help from Other Moms Who Had C-section

H.B. asks from Evansville

Okay, so I just gave birth to my 2nd child, a healthy baby girl 10 days ago. This was a repeat c-section. My first section was perfect, no complaints...this time aro...

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What Would Cause This?

C.O. asks from Washington DC

I woke up this morning and my legs and feet are swollen...not like the time I was pregnant and they literally "swished" - but swollen - NOT RED - from the knee down? ...

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Swelling

N.R. asks from Corpus Christi

I was wondering if anyone can help me with swelling problems. Ever since I had my last baby I have stayed swollen from the legs. So bad that I can kneel down and th...

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I'm Swollen Especially My Feet and Ankles

L.M. asks from Cleveland

I have noticed that my feet and ankles have been very swollen lately. I then noticed that my whole body looks swollen. I went to a new doctor and told him about this ...

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C-section at 36 Weeks

C.F. asks from Dallas

My doctor scheduled me for a C-Section at 36 weeks. She says 90% of babies are fine at 36 weeks. Have any of you delivered at 36 weeks? Any advice you can give? I...

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Blood Pressue in Pregnancy

V.S. asks from Lima

I am pregnant with my 3rd child (Child #1 is almost 3 and child #2 is 7 months). I am under some stress because of my toddler more than anything. She has quite the at...

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Swollen Ankles Are an Understatement

C.E. asks from Provo

i thought swollen ankles/feet were just uncomfortable. no one told me it could be painful! my feet, legs, arms, hands, and more hurt. i'm drinking lots of water li...

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Prenatal Massage Recommendations

A.S. asks from Denver

I am looking for pregnancy massages...does anyone have any recommendations? I hate just "googling" and going with someone that way. Thanks! Oops ... I'm in Den...

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  • rid your body of excess in 2 answers "The outside pressure from the water will help rid your body of excess water."
  • john peter smith in 2 answers "... that you need to seek medical assistance...have you tried JPS (John Peter Smith ..."
  • salt your food to taste in 2 answers "... to be eating lots of protein (meat, eggs and dairy) and salt your food to taste."
  • over the counter water pill in 2 answers "I'd skip the over the counter water pill and check with the doctor again."
  • having high blood pressure in 2 answers "Also, just having high blood pressure in pregnancy is not a diagnosis of preeclampsia."