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Making It Through the First Trimester with a Toddler.
Asked by A.L. from Philadelphia
on January 6, 2009
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I'm in my first trimester and the fatigue and nausea are just starting. I have a 15 month old daughter who is soooooooo active. How do you make it through pregnancy ...
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- You know what they say: Any port in a storm! If you're feeling really horrible, don't feel too bad about letting her watch a movie or show for an hour. It will not ...
- I am heading into my 3rd trimester now, but my son was 15 months when I first got pregnant this time too and almost everytime he took a nap, so did I. Many household t...
- rest when they rest play on the floor, on your bed, read, let her color as your lying down and yes video. When you have the energy do more.
Advice for First Trimester Insomnia
Asked by C.D. from New York
on February 19, 2008
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I am nearning the end of the first trimester of my third pregnancy. I fall asleep just fine but usually around 1 or 2 AM I wake up and then CANNOT fall back to sleep....
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- I had awful insomnia with both of my pregnancies and spoke to my doctor about it. She suggested Unisom an over the counter sleep aid. I took 1/2 pill instead of one ...
- Hi C.. I'm 18 weeks along and I have the same issue. I have two other kids as well (5 1/2 and 3 1/2) and stay at home as well. The insomnia hasn't gotten any better...
- What time do you take your vitamin? If you are taking it with dinner it could be kicking in in the middle of the night, and keeping you awake. If that's the case, tryi...
Travel During First Trimester
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on November 15, 2009
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My husband and I were thinking of taking a nice trip up to the mountains (7-8 hour car trip) when I will be around 2 mos preg. My mother is very concerned and angry w...
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- We went on our second honeymoon when I was 5 months along-one last trip before kids. I was just fine-nothing happened. THey discourage during the third trimester but...
- Dear L.: Congrats on your pregnancy! Although there is no real evidence that travel during first trimester contributes to miscarriage, as a midwife I usually recomme...
- Hi L., The only thing that I can suggest is to talk to your doctor and see what he says about it first. If he doesn't show any concern, then go and have some fun. ...
Positive First Trimester Screen
Asked by I.S. from Detroit
on February 25, 2008
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I am 41 and just had a positive first trimester screen. The test result indicated that the chances of me having a baby with a chromosomal defect like Down Syndrome is...
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- I am 39, just had my first baby and also had a positive first trimester screen. From what I understand it is normal for elevations with older moms like you and me. I...
- Hi I.- I had all kind of "problems" detected by the many tests that are supposed to prepare you and the doctors for complications. Well I also have two perfectly per...
- You are not alone! I had a positive result with all 3 of my children and none of them were born with any abnormalities. That test is prone to false positives. Just h...
Are Antibiotics Ok in the First Trimester?
Asked by T.C. from Provo
on November 6, 2009
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I just want to check and see what your experiences have been with this. I just found out I'm pregnant, and I'm also still nursing my one year old, and I have strep th...
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- I was prescribed penicillin when I was newly pregnant with my 1st. There was no problem at all. And congratulations, by the way!
- I did the Z-pak with all three of my kids in the first trimester with no problems. It's definitely better than letting Strep get out of hand as it leads to some prett...
- Hi T.: You should definitely take the amoxicillin. People in younger generations don't realize that strep throat is a serious illness because it is so easily treate...
First Trimester Screening
Asked by S.E. from Glens Falls
on January 17, 2012
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so i went to my first doctors appointment a few days ago and it turns out im further along than i thought i was.. i had estimated i was between 8and 9 weeks along and ...
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- Yes, there are time windows during which certain screenings can be done. Speak with your doctor or a genetic counselor about your risk factors for whatever abnormalit...
- yes. but there are certain tests that have to be done at certain points in the pregnancy. the first trimester screen is around 10-11 weeks.. they do an ultrasound a...
- Call back tomorrow and ask if you can still do the first trimester screening...I thought you could do it through 12 weeks. You can do an amnio at 16 weeks, but I don'...
Weight Loss in First Trimester
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on June 12, 2009
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Hey moms!
I am about 8wks pregnant and have a question. When I got pregnant I was about 40lbs or so overweight. I quickly gained 8lbs which totally freaked me out. ...
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- I wouldn't be concerned about it. My Dr's seem to look at the overall weight gain throughout the pregancy. I always lose weight first trimester, but put it back on l...
- Talk to your doctor, but don't be overly worried. It is common to lose a little weight in the first trimester due to morning sickness and loss of appetite. And if yo...
- Hi J., I was terribly sick with my last two pregnancies but not my first. I lost 10 lbs with one and 7 lbs with the other (in the first 12 weeks) and didn't have much...
Heart Palpitations During First Trimester
Asked by J.M. from Austin
on July 10, 2008
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I am in the first trimester of my 2nd pregnancy and I have been having weird little heart irregularities. It is like my heart is skipping a beat or fluttering in my c...
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- I had the same thing when I was pregnant and nursing. Now after my third, (he is 2) I still have them every once in a while. Had an EKG done. Shows nothing is wrong...
- Dear J., what you wrote sounded so familiar. When I was pregnant with my now two year old daughter I was always sooo tired. Being a midwife myself I always thought...
- Hi J.. I had heart palpitations, too. I still have them, ever since the pregnancies. It was worse if I laid on my left side. If I can remember correctly, the doctor s...
First Trimester Screening for down Syndrome
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on September 17, 2009
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HEllo, i had my first trimester screening for down syndrome last week, my ultrasound was great. The Dr. called and said my blood work was positive and showed a great/h...
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- M., I also agree with many who have already commented. If your amnio comes back positive will you terminate the pregnancy? If not, then why borrow worry. My husb...
- My daughter is 24 and had a child that had down syndrome. We don't have anyone in our family with downs. Sometimes it just happens. We couldn't be more proud to have l...
- this test is wrong one out of 4 times... in my opinion the risk of the amnio isn't worth it, that being said, having a DS child really doesn't change anything you migh...
Pregnant and Fitness in First Trimester
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on January 26, 2009
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Hello Moms,
First time on board here, I wanted some feedback and some direction if anyone can respond postively. I am pregnant with baby#2 ( bout 2 weeks) and the d...
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- Hello, I did lose weight when I was pregnant. I went to a dietitian and she broke down what I should be eating on a daily and meal by meal schedule. I also walked as m...
- S., my SIL changed her diet from alot of fast food to healthy proteins and fresh fruits & veggies and lost unneeded weight and had a healthy baby. A friend did the sa...
- I've done Weight Watchers before and have had success. They have special guidelines for women who are pregnant or lactating. And what's best is that they teach you a...
