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Low Thyroid in First Trimester
The baby gets the thyroid hormone it needs from you during the first trimester of pregnancy before theirs develops, so if yours is very low and the doctor ...
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- My thyroid went crazy with my first pregnancy and I had to go to an endocrinologist every month and have bloodwork done. It didn't require meds, only monitoring until ...
- Hi S., I became hypothyroid due to Hashimotos (autoimmune disease that effects the thyroid--I've reversed the antibodies by doing all kinds of alternative things--tha...
- Hi there. I was diagnosed with low thyroid hormone levels(hypothyroidism) a few years ago and will be taking synthroid for the rest of my life. I took this medication ...
Taking Pepcid AC While Pregnant
I think your current doctor -- like many OB's -- goes by the theory that no pregnant woman should take meds during the first trimester. If at all possible. ...
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- My doctor just suggested prescribing it to me for my reflux, and I'm in my third trimester. I think your current doctor -- like many OB's -- goes by the theory tha...
- H., I took extra strength pepcid AC 2x a day throughout all 3 of my pregnancies. One in the morning and one at night. All of my children are normal and healthy. Don...
- Hi H., While pregnant I've always Tums or Mylanta. I was never told that I could take another other. I wouldn't worry too much about any complications. Even thou...
Bikini Wax While Pregnant
May 30, 2009 ... I had one done in the third trimester of my pregnancy - I think just a week or two before my due date. No problems. It doesn't tickle, ...
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- i had one in the 1st trimester. it hurt more than it normally does, but hurts way way less than shaving. i say go for it but be prepared for pain. doesn't hurt near...
- I had a bikini wax in my 2nd trimester and definitely plan on doing it again before delivery! I've had them before, though and it all depends on your pain threshold. F...
- OK.... Bikini waxing is never comfortable, but manageable. For whatever reason, hormones, etc, it hurts WAY MORE when you are pregnant! I was warned by the aestitici...
Safe Medicines During Pregnancy
I was one of those who never took anything during pregnancy, I was super paranoid. Having a cold stinks, .... Your Pregnancy · pregnancy trimester ...
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- As far as my ob tells me/their website states Tylenol and Sudaphed are ok. In fact I have a heinous cold right now and I've been taking Tylenol Cold and Sinus for it (...
- Go to either ibreastfeeding.com or breastfeeding.com (I can't remember which it is, since I haven't used it in a while) but it will tell you what meds are okay. My MI...
- I find the following website which might be helpful to you. http://www.babycenter.com/0_if-you-get-sick-during-pregnancy_###-###-####.bc Since you are now in yo...
Sugar Dropping During First Trimester of Pregnancy
Sep 2, 2009 ... Read all 12 responses: "hi im 9 weeks pregnant and my sugar keeps dropping. i start getting really shakey and dizzy. i try to eat every two ...
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- There is no such thing as boarderline diabetes - gestational or otherwise. If you have a health care provider telling you that, seek another opinion. I worked in the...
- Low blood sugar is as dangerous as high blood sugar.I used to faint/pass out. Yes it can be dangerous, you need to see your Dr. and be tested soon.He/She will know how...
- I had that problem in my first pregnancy. Eating protein often helped but didn't cure it. I kept the chicken bouillon cubes in my purse, so when I felt queasy all I ...
Weight Gain Second Pregnancy?
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I struggled to gain weight till the end of the second trimester. Well, I am 10.5 weeks and have already gained 5 ...
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- No doubt you're going to hear this time and time again, "every pregnancy is different." It sounds totally normal and if you have questions, talk with your doctor t...
- you sound just like me....my 1st i didnt gain much weight & didnt start showing til almost 6 months pregnant....but then with my 2nd, & 3rd I was showing at 2 months.....
- each pregnancy is different and so is the way u put on weight. As long as your eating healthy and having your regular check ups I'm sure all is good.
Third Pregnancy
With my first pregnancy, despite loosing 20 pounds in about 2 weeks in the first trimester, I was in maternity clothing by 8 weeks. ...
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- Honestly I think it depends on the person. Generally I think that most moms lose the time they spend on themselves as they have more children. I did stay in shape and ...
- K., Just eat healthy and exercise every day and enjoy your third pregnancy. I showed the earliest with my second and third pregancies. With my fourth pregnancy I di...
- I'm pregnant with number three (37 weeks right now) and I'm not as big in the belly as I was with number two, but it's been nearly four years since I had him. I think...
Brown Spotting in First Trimester
Sep 5, 2009 ... Brown Spotting in First Trimester. I was on birth control until I recently realized I was pregnant. I'm already 9 weeks pregnant and have been spotting with ...
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- Brown discharge usually signifies old blood. I would be more concerned if the discharge had bright blood in it. That would indicate fresh bleeding. Trust your docto...
- Hi C., My first pregnancy didn't have this but my second did all the way up to about 15 weeks. Like Tammie said, mine was placenta previa made worse because I was c...
- Dont worry totally normal I had this with my second pregnancy.
Antibiotics During Pregnancy
My oldest got strep when I was just starting my second trimester of pregnancy. I asked his pediatrician what my risk was and she said to wait and see. ...
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- Hi E.! I had my daugher 1 month & 3 days early. I was sitting in the hospital for 11 days before she came. They had me on antibiotics once every 6 hours the entire ...
- During my second pregnancy, I was pretty much sick my entire first trimester with what ended up being pneumonia. At first, my doctor just thought I had a cold and eve...
- You probably got a lot of responses already but antibiotics are really fine. I had my 4th (and last:) baby 1 month ago and it seemed that every pregnancy I came down w...
Dental Work While Pregnant
I'm just wondering if anyone else has had dental work this early in their pregnancy? I know it is ideal to wait until the second trimester but there is no ...
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- Hi D., I worked as a dental assistant for 14 years before becoming pregnant with my daughter (now 10 months old). There are very safe ways to have dental treatment w...
- I'm not a huge fan of the dentist either. :/ I've never had a problem going when I was pregnant, though. You can use novacane, just not the nitrous oxide (laughing gas...
- I had 7 cavaties when I was first pregnant. You might have to wait until your 2nd trimester to have work done on it. At least that's what my dentist did. No x-rays!...
