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Preeclampsia
2 weeks post partum I went into the ob's office and my pressure was through ... and know the symptoms to watch for: sudden increase in swelling in hands, ...
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- A., I had preclamsia with my first pregnancy and I too was concerned about having another child. I was assured that it was rare. I have had five children and never h...
- I have had pre-elcampsia twice; however I have more than one risk factor including a family history of pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is more common in first pregna...
- Hi A., I am a L&D nurse and have some comments for you. While you are at increased risk of having pre-eclampsia again b/c of the history, your doctor will most like...
Loss of Circulation
My hands and arms never "looked swollen" but the swelling is on the inside .... Postpartum Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 21 · Numbness and Swelling in Fingers ...
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- I agree that it is likely a pinched nerve problem. Dr. Michaela Walter, at Bee Well in Birmingham, is a chiropractor specializing in pregnant women and children. I w...
- keep counting the babies kicks.... around this time i had to take ###-###-#### acetomenophin tablets to reduce the pain. u may have to sleep in a recliner. place ...
- Hi C., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am a certified prenatal massage therapist and doula, and mom to 2 boys. This is a very common complaint for women ...
Weird Problem
... during either of my pregnancies, but if you are having pain and any swelling in your toes, you should let your doctor know. .... Postpartum Swelling? ...
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- It's probably pregnancy induced carpal tunnel. I'm a hairdresser, and had it in my fingers when I was pregnant. It disappears after you have the baby.
- Definately run it by your doctor and try to elevate your feet at night and during your lunch break if possible, your doctor may even want you to take short breaks ever...
- I would think what ever it is perhaps is made worse by standing on your feet for a long day. Of course run it by your dr, please post us an update and let us know how...
Ouch...C Section
Aug 26, 2009 ... Maybe there is some swelling that is part of the healing process? .... I am certified to work with prenatal and post partum moms and you ...
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- Yeah, the c-sections hurt...so does a vaginal birth...but you may not be getting proper rest to recover due to the fact you have another child to chase after. Persona...
- Any surgery is a trauma to our energy field/biofield. To help foster optimal healing it's good to receive energy healing sessions with therapies like healing touch, r...
- I feel your pain! This is my second c-section. THe first is the worst. I am in not so much pain this time around but still feel bruised and sharp pains periodically...
Excessive Itching
breastfeeding during pregnancy · belly itch · rash under the breast · rash under breast · postpartum swelling feet · pregnancy while breastfeeding ...
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- My belly itched during pregnancy because of all the stretching. I also have mild eczema and got a few rashes after giving birth. I used a little cortizone cream, whi...
- I also had the same thing during pregnancy but only on my arms and on my chin and the sides of my face. I developed a rash on my face but that went away after birth. B...
- Itching is a symptom of pregnancy ... i had it and I believe alot of women do ..so its not od ... you are 100% normal :)
Engorgement Pain!
Ice packs help reduce the swelling and feels good. A trick we used on the postpartum floor and lactation clinic was to take a diaper run it under water, ...
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- Sounds like you're trying everything. You CAN pump just enough to take the edge off, but it will take a little longer for your milk to dry if you pump at all. You'll h...
- I found that wearing a sports bra really helped. It is a very tight fit if you wear one from pre-pregnancy but the binding seems to help with the pain. Good luck
- Hi A.. Your best friend for the next 3 days is ice packs! Ice packs help reduce the swelling and feels good. A trick we used on the postpartum floor and lactation c...
Pregnant and Have a Thrombosed Hemorrhoid--Help!
Sep 1, 2009 ... *applying grated, raw potato to ease swelling and pain *applying Comfrey or Yellow Dock .... Terrible Hemorrhoids for 7 Weeks Postpartum. ...
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- I had multiple external ones I had to have a surgery to drain. It was painful afterwards, but NOTHING compared to the pain prior to the surgery. I was told to take l...
- I am just here for the "encouragement" part, as I have suffered hemorrhoids with pregnancy, too. I don't think people who have never had them can begin to relate to th...
- I have heard of this as it happened to my best friend though they did not talk about surgery with hers. Anyway, she used HypnoBirthing the childbirth education class w...
Lack of Sleep
I still had some tingling postpartum, but it eventually went away and all ... A word of caution: I had the numbness due to swelling and water retention. ...
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- Hello D., I feel for you. I did experience the same thing and it was agonizing to me! First let me say that you probably should seek a second opinion. My GP was ...
- I had this same problem when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 21 months. However it didn't really bother me until the 3rd trimester. My ObGyn told me that th...
- Hi D., I'm so sorry to hear about the pain you're experiencing. I started to experience pain and numbness at 25 weeks. By the time I delivered both my hands were ...
Arthritis After Pregnancy
I didn't bother worrying about it until after my 6 wk postpartum period was over . With my first it had gone away by ... Numbness and Swelling in Fingers ...
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- I had sharp pains in my wrists after having my daughter ( 4yrs ago) My doctor didn't seem too concerned and after a few months it just went away. ( I think it was the...
- Hello J.. My mom always told me that if you have arthritis in your family, there is a great possibility for pregnancy to set it off in you. That is if you have it in...
- Hi J. Full disclosure-I work for a wonderful company that specializes in health and nutrition. We have a wonderful product called OPC-3 that has been very helpful t...
Pain Relief..... Acupuncture??
... massage AND who knows about how to best assist during the postpartum time. .... Arnica is a wonderful basic homopathic remedy for swelling and bruising ...
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- I would suggest trying to see a chiropractor. I have been seeing one for about two years now and it has made a huge difference in how I feel.
- Do you have endometriosis?
- I would highly recommend Dr. Sharon Hodgson- Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center- ###-###-#### She is absolutely wonderful. I also live in New Tampa and went to her...
