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22 Weeks Pregnant with Twins - How to Know If I Am Leaking Fluid ?
Oct 13, 2009 ... Read all 10 responses: "I am 22 weeks along with twin boys. My due date is 2-14- 2010. I had an US on 10-5 and the tech said the fluid looked ...
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- Is it just a vaginal discharge? It could just be the "snail trail" discharge that comes along with being pregnant. I'm at 13 weeks and I've got it too.
- Hello C., My sister leaked for days and went to the ER and they "tested" the liquid and told her it was not amniotic fluid and that she was over-reacting. She went...
- Never feel bad about calling your DR. I would call and ask for a phone nurse and then if I thought it was serious enough (which this may be), I would ask the phone nu...
How to Relieve Pelvic Pain?
Read all 19 responses: "I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my second baby and have been experiencing a soreness in what feels like the lower part of my pelvis.
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- Hi J., My Niece is pregnant at the moment and has the same thing. Hers is caused by something called Synthesis Pubis. This is where the ligaments in the pelvis give ju...
- I, too, recommend warm baths. I also found pelvic tilts helpful in stretching the area (stand with your back against a wall and tip your pelvis back so that your lowe...
- I had the same pain with my 1st child. They make supports that wrap around your back and under your stomach that may help move some of the weight off your pelvis. He...
Having Headaches While Pregnant
Read all 11 responses: "I am four months pregnant and I have at least 2 headaches aday. Sometimes, I have them after I eat and sometimes I have them in the ...
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- Hey there! Sorry to hear about your headaches, while it could be a serious problem, and you SHOULD keep an eye on them and tell your doctor, I think it's normal. I suf...
- While it's always better to not take any medication if you can avoid it, I ate Tylenol like it was candy during my first trimester and a couple weeks into my 2nd trime...
- Hi, I had the same problem with my first pregnancy. Between headaches and migraines I could hardly function. My doctor said the same thing. Take Tylenol. All doct...
How Much Can I Lift While Pregnant?
Read all 8 responses: "I'm curious if anyone knows how much weight you can lift when your pregnant. I'm 24 weeks. I've heard several different things.
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- H., I worked in retail my entire pregnancy and lifted a lot, my ob told me never to lift more than 15 pounds. Good luck!
- I lift my son several times a day (sometimes have to carry him around, but I don't carry him up/down stairs anymore). He weighs about 32 pounds. I am 7 months pregna...
- It depends on your health and fitness prior to your pregnancy, as well as your probabilty of having problems with your pregnancy. (Your history, family history). The...
Getting Pregnant at 45
Read all 11 responses: "Anyone out there have any positive stories about getting pregnant older? I had a beautiful pregnancy/birth/child at 42 and would ...
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- I tried getting pg w/Dr. Kazer at N'Western, but found him completely incompetent w/women over 40. Needless to say, I wasn't successful w/Kazer. Moved on to U of C, ...
- the location with the best results is northwestern. i go to dr kazar. The other option is embryo donation with dr randy morris. he is north. Or egg donation is als...
- I loved Dr.Reinhart. He was very caring (and so was his staff). I did not feel like just a number. I know have 4 year old twins!! Good luck!
Trying to Get Pregnant While Still Nursing?
Read all 15 responses: "I have a wonderful little man who is just about 6 months old and my husband and I want to have another one.
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- It is possible to get pregnant while nursing, just a little harder to. Your milk supply will likely drop when you get pregnant. There is a herbal supplement from Mothe...
- Having pregnancies so close together really wears out your body. If you're in great shape atm, you can probably handle another. However, I wouldn't recommend having ...
- Yes, you can get pregnant while nursing. Frankly, I wouldn't want my children THAT close together. Especially since your husband is going to be gone and can't help y...
How to Let a Friend Who Has Infertility Issues Know I'm Pregnant?
Read all 4 responses: "She has been struggling w/ secondary infertility issues and I know it makes her sad to be around pregnant people.
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- While I have no first hand experience with infertility, I was a gestational surrogate and have been "involved" with infertility issues for a few years. Why don't you c...
- I had the exact same problem with my best friend. I talked to her husband first and asked what he thought. He said that I should tell her myself. When I told her she d...
- Hi C., I, too, am one who suffers from infertility. I don't want to make this harder on you, but I need to be honest. There's really no way to go about it without...
Pregnant & Worried About My Toddler Hurting the Baby
Read all 5 responses: "I'm 30 weeks pregnant and have a toddler too. My doctor said not to pick up my daughter who weighs 30 lbs. or to let her climb on me, ...
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- Don't worry about your kiddo leaning on your bump! As long as she's not kicking or hitting you, your baby is well protected. :) It's bonding time for them, anyways!...
- It sounds like you know exactly how to protect yourself and this baby. Good mechanics are useful. Also, there is no aversion to have the baby climb onto you and lean...
- Hi G., What an exciting time for you. If you are having a healthy pregnancy then I don't think occasional lifting as long as you said you use your legs and not your...
Changing the Cat Box While Pregnant??
Read all 13 responses: "Hi, We have never had kitties while I have been pregnant . So I was wondering what are the reasons you can't change it?
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- P...... Please, Please, Please let someone else change the litter box!!! My husband has toxoplasmosis! He did get it from cats. He was lucky enough to not get it when...
- I had birds when I was pregnant. They said the same thing about them. Its all about the poop. I would say just have the Hub change it, or wear gloves. Wash your hands....
- Yes it can make your baby deaf and blind. Some cats carry a paracite in thier feces that can be transferred to your unborn baby causing terrible birth defects. Do not ...
25 Wks. Pregnant with Severe Hip Pain
Read all 7 responses: "Does anyone have any suggestions on how to relieve severe hip pain. I am 25 weeks pregnant and am having trouble sleeping and by the ...
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- Oh, I feel your pain...I had the same problem (and also pain at the end of my tailbone it seemed and I still - with a six month old now - have that problem??) but I ne...
- One visit to chiropractor helped me to forget about my pain. He said it was sciatic nerve. He didn't do much but the pain had gone!! I kept on visiting him during my p...
- HI- I also had hip pain, which was sciatica. I found that yoga helped tremendously. There are several specific postures for the sciatica-related pain, which I don't r...
