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Seeking Moms Who Had Trouble Sleeping While Pregnant
21 Sep 2009 ... I have tried prayer, reading, breathing relaxation techniques.....stressing doesn't help but it's sooo hard not to worry. ...
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- M., I had a terrible time sleeping during my first pregnancy. I went for a whole month with almost no sleep. Don't let this happen to you! Lack of sleep can literally...
- I dealt with this during the early stages of my pregnancy. I wasn't stressed - it was simply hormones. It did go away. And then I was just uncomfortable. lol My...
- I did have that problem during my first and second preg. I did best in my tilt back chair that had a foot rest. I found not laying down all the way helped me the best ...
Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding
I suggest you look into meditation and relaxation techniques for use during your pregnancy. Being stressed out can affect so many aspects of your life: It ...
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- Hello, I can not tell you what to do but I can give you a little insite to my 3 deliveries. With my first child I had a nice little plan I wanted this and didn't wan...
- B., I had a baby 3 months ago and due to back surgery I had in 1999 I could not have an epidural. I was scared prior to delivery because I didn't know how bad the pa...
- As a mother of four, I am no expert, but do know a little on some of your questions. The episiotomy is a good thing to have. It is much harder for them to repair a t...
Lamaze Classes
Even if you do plan on having an epidural I still recommend taking the Bradley class because it teaches you about relaxation techniques and nutrition during ...
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- We took our childbirth classes here and really enjoyed it... http://www.dallasparents.org/
- I do not know of any instructors in this area, but I took the Bradley classes. Not sure how indepth you want, but the 12 week course was wonderful and I was able to go...
- My OB told me if I could do yoga breathing that I would be fine - there are a lot of good yoga videos out there - yoga zone are my favorites.
Heart Palpitations
Also get more exercise, makes your heart work more efficiently and try deep relaxation techniques. good luck. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- Sounds like you've gotten some really good advice on here. Just wanted to add that you should be very careful of your sugar intake. That could be affecting you. Also w...
- Hi K.. I'm curious what the results to your hypothyroid test was. I actually have hypothyroidism and I know that when I'm pregnant my levels balance out more. But r...
- I just found out that my heart goes haywire sometimes and also misses a beat sometimes.. which is pretty wierd feeling.. your heart stops for a second.. but you feel i...
Anxiety in Pregnancy
With my first baby, I used a self-study program called Hypnobabies which helps prepare you for childbirth using hypnosis and relaxation techniques. ...
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- I suffer from anxiety too and have for years. Like you, sometimes the medications work and sometimes they don't. While you are looking for a counselor do you have fr...
- Been there. Been on and off SSRIs for years, quit during my first pregnancy and I was miserable but it was doable, what with all the excitement of having a first baby....
- Anxiety can be helped 1st through meditation and prayer. Get centered. Pray to God for strength. When we try to do everything ourselves, and rely on ourselves we be...
Has Anyone Used a Doula During Labor and Delivery?
I would recommend you find a doula who teaches you Hypnobirthing or relaxation techniques, so that you are prepared for delivery. ...
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- It's a personal decision but for me was completely worth it. My first child I did not have a doula, and after 21 hours of labor (which was induced), I ended up with a...
- I used a doula for both of my children's births - need I say more! I found a doula who was certified in Hypnobirthing and had the births I dreamed of having both time...
- Both of my daughters were delivered at LGH Women & Babies Hospital and I did not use a doula or a midwife for either birth. The nurses there are wonderful and I could...
More Twins
They teach a lot of really fantastic relaxation techniques that helped me SO much during labor. Join a twins club if you haven't already. ...
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- You should look into getting a midwife. There should be no extrra risk because you are having twins or because you are 34. OB's have dumb rules because dumb people s...
- Hi A.: First of all, congratulations! I just gave birth to my twin boys on Jan. 28th. My regular OBGYN is Dr. David Aberman. They have two offices in town. O...
- Go with Center for maternal fetal medicine...they have great OB/GYns and Brian Iriye MD was great he was my high risk MD for my twins....I have 4 yr old twins girls....
Second Pregnancy, Suffering from Depression, Need Helpful Advice
I would recommend relaxation techniques, through yoga. meditation, and exercise. I am sure that finding time for yourself is almost impossible but finding ...
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- i wonder if the book by Brook Shields (Down came the rain) may help. Progesterone (either the natural one at a food store, or a prescription) could be of help - or a ...
- I was the same way with my 2nd. I was crying my eyes at the doctors office because I was 15min late. The NP felt so sorry for me and we talked for a while. I was just ...
- On my 3rd pregnancy I went through this of just wanting to sleep but was working full time so had to deal with it. The most helpful thing was walking at least 30 minu...
How to Handle a 6 Year Olds Sudden Stuttering
The speech therapist did give him some relaxation techniques and told me to prompt him to get his thoughts together. It is very important to not make them ...
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- Happy New Year. My son went through this and after a session with a speech therapist he told us that he was trying to talk too fast. He was trying to compete with his ...
- Both my children had speech issues; lisp, stuttering. I took them to a speech pathologist and they told me not to worry about it too much because they are developing ...
- Check out www.handle.org
Good Birthing Classes in the Tualatin/Portland Area?
I can say that the relaxation techniques for life & labor was a total waste of time, and their infant care class wasn't too helpful either, but the infant ...
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- I haven't given birth yet, but so far I've taken several at OHSU. We still have one left - childbirth from A to Z - and so I can't comment on that one. I can say tha...
- Most hospitals provide basic birth classes, but I would skip those and take something more substantial that really prepares you for laboring and birth the way YOU want...
- My husband and I took the classes at Meridian Park Hospital, and I loved our teacher, Denise. I left the classes feeling very prepared, excited and confident. I now ...
