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"Low" HCG?
The day that I was supposed to start giving myself the shots for an IUI I .... I also got several mamas telling me that progesterone supplements were needed in ... I did go into preterm labor with my first too..and they tried so many ...
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- I've been on both sides of how this can turn out. There's really nothing that a single HCG level can tell you other than if you are pregnant or not. It's the second bl...
- With my first this happened. I got a positive with a home prego test...went to the doctor even my blood tests came back negative...went back again a week later..and do...
- Congrats! Your fine! Don't go borrowing trouble because your baby is there and sticking! Your HCG levels will rise as your body creates the necessary hormones to house...
Experience with Progesterone to Prevent Premature Birth
You can also take chaste tree berryvitex extract 30 drops every morning to help build progesterone naturally But the shots should work as well ...
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- Maureen, I lost my first pregnancy at 8 weeks and bled with my 2nd and 3rd. My OBG put me on progesterone (suppositories with 2nd and pills with 3rd) to prevent anot...
- Hi Maureen, I did progesterone suppositories for 12 weeks to prevent miscarriage. My cousin and girlfriend both had to do the same thing. There were no problems wit...
- I don't know too much about this, but I am taking progesterone about two weeks out of the month for PMS related reasons (wow, what a difference it makes). I think one...
Pregnant and Still Breastfeeding My 11 Month Old???
I have a history of both miscarriages and preterm labor and my OB wasn't the slightest bit concerned about my nursing other than to tell me to make sure I ...
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- I breastfed my daughter until she was 2 years old - I was 5 mos pregnant when she weaned. My OBGYN was fine with it. Congrats! M.
- Congratulations!! Your son has gotten a good start from you breastfeeding him for 11 months. If it were me, I'd go ahead and wean him. The first trimester takes a l...
- I nursed my daughter until I was 5 months pregnant with my son - as long as it is a normal pregnancy it should be fine to continue nursing.
Need Opinions on When to Try and Conceive Again.
I had preterm labor with 2 of my children and also spotting in the 2nd ... then ask your Doctor to draw a progesterone level on you and a quantitative BHCG ...
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- I had a miscarriage in 1994, and one and a half months later got pregnant again with my youngest son. I was worried the whole pregnancy that I would lose him. My mis...
- I am sorry to hear about your miscarraige. I also had one in May of 2006. It is a hard thing to go thru and it stays in my mind always. I have two other children an...
- Hello R. B, I am so very sorry for your loss. I understand completely what u are going through. I have had 2 miscarriages. The first one in May 2002 and the second J...
8 Weeks and No Heartbeat
How are you HCG and progesterone levels. This should give you a very good .... He is huge and the only problem I have now is that I'm in pre-term labor ...
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- Hi M., I agree, get another opinion, have them take another look. That early on, it can be very hard to see the little flicker of their precious heartbeat. I have...
- Heavenly Father, you say in Your word that where two or three are gathered in your name and are in ageement, you are in our midst. Right now, Lord, we stand in agreem...
- Doctors aren't always right. Sometimes they do miss things, remember they are only human also. Trust your instincts. Mother instinct and faith will help you through...
Miscarriage Issues
I had to give myself shots in my stomach every day while I was pregnant as well as taking the .... when I was 7 months pregnant I went into preterm labor. ...
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- As many people have been indicating, it is more common than you think.. it probably has been, but now people can test earlier. I had two miscarriages, the first was n...
- Yes! Many people, including myself. Please do not get discouraged. Miscarriages happen so often they almost consider having 1-2 normal now. Do not be alarmed yet!
- Hi M., I"m sorry for your losses. Depends on why you miscarried; but unless there is something physically wrong you can do it and you have to believe that you can ...
Hormone Regulation - Looking for Something More Natural (?) than Birth Control
You sound like you have more of an issue of progesterone than estrogen. .... that is probably more then you actually need (I use it to keep preterm labor at ...
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- Arbonne Prolief and Phyto Prolief work great! msg me back if you would like me to help your get your hands on some. Peace Mama, A.
- Hi, L.. I'm right there with you, sister! I recommend two GREAT books-Womens' Bodies, Womens' Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause, both by Christiane Northrup. MD. Bo...
- There are a couple of doctors in San Antonio who work with natural hormones - one of them is off Huebner and I10. Her name is Dr. Christine Salmon - here is her inform...
OBGYN Recommendations?? First Pregnancy and New to St. Louis Area
There was a lot of pre-term labor and some other issues, but Stacey was NEVER too ..... on my recurrent miscarriages and diagnose a progesterone deficiency. ...
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- Whatever Doctor you pick make sure you don't have to go to St. John's only. I had a baby there 10 months ago and I am looking for a new ob since I will never have a ba...
- My OBGYN was awesome. Her name is Gladys Tse & she workes in an attached building at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in the Central West End. I think the group she practices wi...
- Hi, A., I second the motion for Dr. Radley ~ I like all her staff too. Sadly, I had a high-risk pregnancy and Dr. R had to refer me to Jewish (1993; I don't think th...
Birth Control!
The most often prescribed pill is an estrogen/progesterone ... There is also Depo provera which is a shot, I think it lasts for a few months, ..... but, considering what we go through with labor and delivery, it's really not a big deal. ...
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- It is a major operation for you to have your tubes tied. Why are you bearing the brunt of the responsibility? If he knows for sure he doesn't want any more children,...
- Hi P., I feel the exact same way and my husband feels like yours does. I am still young (at least I think I am ;)), have three children and want one more in the futur...
- Tell your husband to have a vasectomy!! It is much easier for him to do this than you having your tubes tied!! Good luck!
Seeking an OB GYN
I was concerned about my cycle before trying to get pregnant, and was told to get a blood test to check progesterone levels. The assistant did not listen to ...
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- K., I was using Dr. Michelle Sang, but had a bad experience with her assistant. I was concerned about my cycle before trying to get pregnant, and was told to get a bl...
- I love my OB/GYN. Her name is Jenna Murray and she practices out of the Legacy Good Sam Hospital. Her office is across the street from Good Sam. She is farther away fr...
- I know you said you're looking for an OB GYN, but have you considered a midwife? My midwife was fabulous and I really can't think of anyone better especially for a bi...
