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My Feet During Pregnancy
Asked by A.G. from Fresno
on August 8, 2010
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is it a symptom of pregnancy to have itchy feet and ankles?? ill be 32 wks on monday and my feet and ankles started to itch yesterday continuing to today. they are not...
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- My friend has that too and was told it's a warning sign of preeclampsia. Call your dr tomorrow if it's continuing, and see what he/she has to say about it. Good luck...
- I got hives on my wrists, then ankles when I was 36 weeks pregnant - it drove me nuts. I tried oatmeal baths (helped some). I even tried doctor prescribed steroids (di...
- I don't know about feet and ankles specifically, but pregnancy can bring on all kinds of weird skin stuff. I was all itchy on my torso (actually had a rash) for the l...
Depression During Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from Boston
on May 31, 2007
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Has anyone experienced depression during their pregnancy? My unborn baby's father left 2 months ago and what started as sadness has developed in depression. I am 8 m...
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- I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I find excersise the best antidepressant there is. It's probably difficult to do 8 months pregnant, but even walking is...
- Hi! I have suffered depression most of my life and was on medicine for it. I went off of it when I got pregnant, this is my 2nd pregnancy. My first one was a smooth h...
- M., I suffered depression through the majority of my pregnancy w/my daughter. Her father's 'antics' nearly cost my unborn daughter her life many times. It developed i...
Pregnancy Massage
Asked by K.F. from Dallas
on October 30, 2008
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Can anyone suggest a nice spa/massage therapy center for a good pregnancy massage? I want to get my friend a gift certificate for Christmas and maybe one for myself, ...
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- The Nordstrom Spa at NorthPark is where I had mine, I think the ladies name is Jane and it was wonderful! It is a very nice and calm atmosphere before and after the m...
- Judy Topher-Brown is Plano is wonderful! http://www.massage-in-plano.com/
- I use Terri Flowers Legrand. She is in Plano but has a HEAVENLY Pregnancy Massage! ###-###-####
Prednisone and Pregnancy
Asked by A.G. from Boca Raton
on March 14, 2011
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I recently caught a bad case of bronchitis which flared up my asthma. I had to go on prednisone steroid for 5 days in order to breathe. My doctor told me that if you...
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- I am a pharmacist and used to work in a hospital that had a labor and delivery unit. I cannot remember seeing anyone ever get steroids during labor with the exception ...
- I took prednisone twice during my most recent pregnancy and my doctor never mentioned any of this. I didn't take it until my 2nd trimester, maybe that makes a differe...
- I was on high doses of prednesone for the last half of pregnancy and had to have this in my IV for my C-Section. I'm talking, I was on 60mg for three weeks and 20 mg ...
Pregnancy and 'The Sniffles'
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on May 11, 2010
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Okay...I just want to know who else needs a kleenex box in every room of the house this year? The allergens are in the air and I have seasonal allergies anyway but pr...
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- Agree with Holly. Pollen levels were are record levels this year. If you go to Weather.com and put in your zip code, they'll show you the pollen count (usually, "Hig...
- I was congested during my whole pregnancy, just one of the many discomforts of pregnancy!
- This year's allergen content is higher than usual. Combine that with pregnancy and it's misery. I am 32 weeks and have been dealing with it for the last 3. Claritin ha...
First Pregnancy!!!
Asked by C.P. from Memphis
on January 11, 2010
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i live in the germantown area and was trying to find the best obgyn to help me through my first pregnancy. i first tried the ruch clinic but unfortunately they do not ...
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- I like Mcdonald Murrmann womens clinic. I see dr mcdonald. She delivered both of my babies via c section. My first was breach. She's great!. They are located near Bapt...
- Hi C., I have never gone thru a pregnancy here but the OBG that I use is Dr. Joseph Dwane. (To be honest I'm not sure the spelling...it could be Duwane) I only go...
- C., I don't know which insurance you have, but I really like Dr. Elizabeth Riseling. She is with Memphis OBGYN, and her office is in Germantown at the Methodist Hospi...
Pregnancy Gift
Asked by T.P. from Boston
on June 30, 2009
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Hello ladies I need some ideas, we just found out that my brother and his wife are expecting. I'd like to put together a "pregnancy gift basket" as a surprise, any ide...
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- I love the idea of putting together a thoughtfull gift basket w/ belly creams, healthy snacks, journal to write in and a good read (loved the Jenny McCarthy book when ...
- some things i wished i would've gotten the first time i was preggo... not as classy, maybe, but well worth it: - tylonol (because its the only pain reliever you can t...
- T., You've gotten some great ideas in your responses but I'd also suggest surfing sites on the web for ideas. It works for me all the time when I'm stumped for gift b...
Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on July 17, 2009
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I was receiving maintenance chiropractic care before, during and after my first pregnancy. I quit quite a few months ago, maybe even a year ago. I am now pregnant agai...
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- It's perfectly fine to see a chiropractor when pregnant! I used to work for one and we had many many many pregnant patients!
- Chiropractic is very safe and made my births go waaay better. I was adjusted during all 3 of my pregnancies and each one was better then the last thus far. I saw Dr. L...
- I think your best bet is to see a women's health physical therapist. This specially trained PT can help will all aspects of pregnancy, not just adjusting the spine. To...
Nursing Through Pregnancy
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on August 2, 2008
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I have decided to nurse my 14 month old through my pregnancy and I am wondering if other mothers have done the same, and what their expierence was like? I also would ...
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- Dear A., I nursed through pregnancy and just when I thought my first born, then almost three, was about to wean, she continued and nursed through our newborn's firs...
- Wow, I didn't think you could get pregnant while breastfeeding! I would think you would want your unborn baby to get all or most the nutrition possible since your 14 m...
- you run the risk of being dehydrated. This will cause contractions.
Hypothyroid in Pregnancy
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on May 3, 2013
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I'm a tensed to be mom, I am in the 10 week of pregnancy n I started to take meds for low thyroid at 9 week, is it late to start the meds and would it effect the baby...
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- Hi - I was on same boat as you are - I started my meds in 8 weeks. This was my second pregnancy and had no issues in the #1, Doctor told us if we delay it may result i...
- I was hypothyroid before I was pregnant and I was on synthroid. The only thing the fertility specialist recommended with regard to it was to slightly increase my dosa...
- This sounds like a question you should ask your doctor. You can't do anything about it if it makes a difference when you start the meds. Anecdotal information may he...
