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Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Sep 18, 2009 ... There is a website that offers TONS of support and information. .... You can also check with International Chiropractic Pediatric Assoc, and ask them for a ..... I had that starting 6 weeks postpartum with my first. ...
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- Sounds like some kind of neuropathy. Diabetics get it but it can be for lots of other reasons. Do not take any meds for it. Your baby will become toxic and have neurod...
- I think you should get a new doctor. Until then, I would hold off on medicines, even Benadryl. I would take the advice of the one whose sister advised to drink tons...
- It is possible that you developed allergies during pregnancy. With my second pregnancy, I did develop allergies. And, no they did not go away. They intensified after...
Question About the 'Mini Pill' and Breastfeeding
Sep 15, 2009 ... I was on the mini pill since 6weeks postpartum. It did make my periods lighter, but . . . gave me horrid cramps, migraines, and mood swings. ...
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- I'm on the mini pill and have read many horror stories about women having issues with bleeding while on it. I, however, have not experienced this and this is the seco...
- I took the mini-pill from day one while breastfeeding. Both times I had NO period the entire time I was on it. It is true that it is not as effective as the regular ...
- I was on the mini pill since 6weeks postpartum. It did make my periods lighter, but . . . gave me horrid cramps, migraines, and mood swings. I have never been one to...
Home Birth Pros and Cons
... thing for me has been finding the right caregivers to support my decisions. ... For postpartum ice packs, saturate sanitary pads, wring them out so they ...
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- I just had a natural birth at Prentice. It can be done!
- Both of my kids were born at home and there was next to no mess that wasn't easily caught by underpads or the tub. Both were relatively quick births and for the first ...
- It's not bad at all. I had both of mine at home. This is what you do - make your bed and then, put a shower curtain or vinyl sheet on top. Then, make your bed again...
Easy Vegetarian Meal Suggestions
Postpartum Meals ... Topics: My Breast Friend · Baseball · Food Cravings & Aversions · Off Contraceptives · International ...
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- Hi C., we are not vegitarians, but I do have agreat spinach casserol recipe that my kids love and I love too. it is really easy to throw together, but it does cook...
- Hey C., I have three kids and all of us, dad included are vegan. We both work full-time so I am with you on the time crunch. Here is the best way to save yourself...
- Here's one- my lunch time fallback- quesadillas made with sprouted grain tortillas (spread organic butter on the insides, grate some organic cheese- pan toast on each ...
Any Recommendations for Pediatric/general Surgeon on Hernia Cases?
Social Workers · Speech Therapy · Stages & Milestones · Support Groups · Taking Temperature .... Postpartum Hernia ... Topics: Summer Vacation · Body Changes · International · Groups & Lessons · Guitar Lessons ...
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- I just wanted to put in another good word for Dr Hartman. He is the nicest man and comes very very well recommended. My baby had surgery when she was 2 months old an...
- When my son was 3.5 y/o he had a hydrocele and was fixed by doctors at CMG. He did just fine, but I later learned that while they are in there, they are supposed to lo...
- My son has a hydrocyl (sp?) and we are working with a surgeon named Gary Hartman. He was reccomended to me by my pediatrician, but I also researched him and he is high...
Postpartum Depression
Asked by C.R. from Minneapolis
on January 11, 2008
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Just wanting to see if anyone can give me feedback on how you may have dealt with PostPartum Depression. I am a first time Mom, in my late 30's, with a 4 month old. I...
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- Hi C.. I'm sorry that you are struggling but you are not alone! I work with moms with perinatal mood disorders and also experienced postpartum depression/anxiety mys...
- First of all I want to commend you for asking for help and advice. I also had postpartem depression with my first child and I didn't have it bad enough to see anyone ...
- The main thing to remember about this is that postpartum depression is hormonal and out of your control - it does not make you weak or a loser or a bad mom. It happens...
Pregnacy & Postpartum
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on May 16, 2008
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I am 8 months pregnat with a 19 month old high need toddler girl. Lately I have been noticing that I've been depressed and have been crying about everyday. It seems ...
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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...
Is It Postpartum ?
Asked by T.M. from Eugene
on September 19, 2006
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After the birth of my son, I did get a bit of mild depression. I did notice a change for the better when I went back on birth control. When I am on my period I notic...
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- Yes. This happened to me with my youngest daughter. I had to go off of the pill completely. Though I still have mood swings during my period, it's more gradual - not ...
- What exactly are your symptoms? Is it like PMS or is it more moderate to severe? The Symptoms of PPD include moderate to severe depression, changes in eating and sl...
- It sounds like it's just PMS. In some cases, women deveiop serious PMS symptoms. You should speak to a psychiatrist. They may be able to prescribe something to less...
Postpartum Anxiety/ Panic Attacks? Postpartum Depression?
Asked by W.A. from Honolulu
on February 13, 2008
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Hi all. I just had an unplanned C-section on Feb 6th (yes, I posted the request about unplanned C-section and got an overwhelming response of 120+ moms...thank you all...
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- W., I am sorry you are having a hard time wtih your postpartum issues and baby's condition. I have not had panic attacs but I do have postpartum depression and curren...
- Hi W., the time right after having a baby is SO hard emotionally and physically. I have a 4 month old girl and have also recently been trained as a PEP volunteer, wher...
- I had the same thing happen to me when my baby was about 6 months old. The best thing you can do for yourself is get the program through the Midwest Center for Anxiety...
Postpartum Depression Advice Please
Asked by J.C. from Sacramento
on April 7, 2008
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Any stories of postpartum depression and how it was resolved would help me. Thanks. I have only a mild version and am trying to help myself with nutrition and exerci...
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- Hi J., I understand what you are going through. Talk therapy really helped me because I was able to speak to someone on all the ups and downs of becoming a mom. It ...
- Hi, it sounds like what I went through after my 2nd son was born. I tryed to deal with it on my own but after 6wks I needed help, my obgyn put me on zoloft and I have...
- Hi J.. I am still struggling with this myself, but not to the extent as I was in the first year. My son is now 18 months old and it is a lot better, but I don't know...
