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Do I Really Need to Wait 6 Weeks Postpartum to Take a Bath???
Oct 26, 2009 ... Your uterus is an open wound until about 6 weeks post partum. ... (They do realize, of course, that the body is exposed to harmful bacteria, ...
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- S.G., I wondered that too. I had a C-Section and had to see my dr. every other week. After the 2nd visit, I he said everything look good, I took a bath and made sure...
- Yes. Your uterus is an open wound until about 6 weeks post partum. If you do this, you are taking the risk of getting an infection.
- I had a C-section w/ my son... so I was told to avoid complete submersion. I had heard that you should not take full on baths due to possible infection. Aside from sit...
Pregnacy & Postpartum
I had postpartum depression after Zoe (19mo old) was born and now am getting .... Your body is flooded with hormones right now - it is only natural to feel ...
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- Call your OB first thing tomorrow and let him/her know you need help with depression. It's natural to be scared and worried about balancing two kids (I'm in the same ...
- I haven't personally had problems with pp depression, but I know many moms who have. One, who I talked to recently, said that towards the end of her second pregnancy ...
- Hi M., You are not alone. I'm a forty something mom of an adorable 34m old girl. Being pregnant older is harder on your body in a lot of ways. Your hormone level...
4 Months Postpartum and Loosing My hair..Help!
I am 4 months postpartum and for the last month or two I have been shedding my hair ... My doctor told me it was the horomones that were exiting my body and ...
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- My son is getting closer to 17 months old and my hair is still trying to grow back. It is normal to lose your hair afterwards, unfortunately. I have pretty thin hair...
- Hi W., I would recommend that you go to an endocrinologist or have your doctor test your thyroid function. After my son was born, I had similar symptoms and I already ...
- Dear W., Try CVS' brand of "Rogaine". It is less expensive than brand name and although it will take a little while for your hair to re-grow...It will! But-Most of al...
Postpartum Bleeding
Read all 16 responses: "I am 5 weeks postpartum as of today, ... of a sudden the faucet turned off.... it is just something that your body has to go through ...
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- Hi A., Doesn't it feel like payback for the nine months when you didn't have a period? It could, in fact, be something like a period. My periods after my fifth ch...
- My bleeding also began to go away at about 4 weeks, and turned brown, and then came back full force and bright red for another 3 weeks! I had occasional clots, too. ...
- Your concern is understandable. I would though wonder if this is your normal period then starting. Since you called your doctor and they were not concerned I would g...
Reactions..How Do You Handle Them?
Sep 9, 2009 ... Your body did a beautiful and amazing thing by creating a life You ... I was pregnant again a few months postpartum Hopefully the negative ...
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- If it is any consolation, I tell people that I am still post-partum, 87 months post-partum! I went from a 6-8 to a 10-12 since the kids have arrived. If people are in...
- I think you say exactly what you just said that you are perfectly aware of your size and do not need additional comment. That being said, it is not a myth that you ca...
- Hi A., I would find something equally as uncomfortable to them, i.e. the hair coming out of the chin, or the fact that it looks like they don't do situps or walk anyw...
Pregnancy Line
Read all 24 responses: "I am 7 weeks postpartum and wondering if the brown line from your naval ... Postpartum - Tummy Questions ... After Pregnancy Body ...
Labial Tear, Scary!
You sound great and very typical for 3 weeks post-partum. Don't forget what a huge and epic journey you and your body have been on, and that you have given ...
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- I'm so sorry that you had a tear, it's definitely no fun, but trust me, it will get better and you'll "forget" how awful the experience was during labor and post partu...
- AHHHHHHH It's all coming back to me as I read your story. For me it was well over 2mo. and lots of lube. the 2nd time is ok the 3rd better and the 4th time your back o...
- Hi P., I also had a vaginal birth....and pushed to the 3 hour limit. I also did have tearing and stitches. So, here's what happened. I also had quite a bit of pain...
Need to Switch from Breastfeeding to Formula
There are some natural things you can do to help postpartum depression, before you start taking the drugs. B vitamins and wonderful and they help your body ...
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- Call your local hospital--the lactation consultant has a guide on medication and breastfeeding by Thomas Hale that is much more thorough than the Physician's Desk Refe...
- Hi A., I know it is hard to give up breastfeeding, but believe me your baby will adapt. Some take more time than others but in the end, they all adapt. I had to stop ...
- I would talk to your doctor about different medication options. It sounds like you would really like to stick with breastfeeding, and the stress of switching to formu...
Is It Medical or Am I Just over Reacting
... your prenatal or would like to give your body some extra nutrition I took a liquid whole food vitamin and it really helped me feel better postpartum Now ...
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- I pulled out at least a handful of hair every time I showered until my daughter was 2! My midwife said it's hormonal.
- I know my hair falls out at two times. After having a baby and when my thyroid is out of whack. Hope that helps.
- I remember losing my hair and it seemed like it was TONS of hair and I was SURE I was going bald. It didn't even start falling out until 12-weeks post-partum and didn'...
Suffering from Severe Postpartum Depression - Questions About Zoloft
I took Zoloft for my Postpartum Depression and I must say it was the best one I took, ..... THese symptoms are not really you; your body is exhausted from ...
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- Dear M., I am only a counselor. I do not have the background of a psychiatrist. But, I recently went to a conference by David Burns. He is a guru in the field of t...
- It sounds as though utilizing your support systems is very important at this time. IF u have family , friends or a babysitter, take them up on any opportunity to help...
- I am so sorry you are having these problems! It sounds severe enough to think about some kind of outpatient daily care. I am no doctor, but I am very concerned for you.
