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Preeclampsia
2 weeks post partum I went into the ob's office and my pressure was through ... for: sudden increase in swelling in hands, face or feet, severe headaches ...
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- A., I had preclamsia with my first pregnancy and I too was concerned about having another child. I was assured that it was rare. I have had five children and never h...
- I have had pre-elcampsia twice; however I have more than one risk factor including a family history of pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is more common in first pregna...
- Hi A., I am a L&D nurse and have some comments for you. While you are at increased risk of having pre-eclampsia again b/c of the history, your doctor will most like...
Loss of Circulation
My hands and arms never "looked swollen" but the swelling is on the inside compressing against the nerves ... Pregnant 25 Yr Old with Severe Arm/hand Pains ...
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- I agree that it is likely a pinched nerve problem. Dr. Michaela Walter, at Bee Well in Birmingham, is a chiropractor specializing in pregnant women and children. I w...
- keep counting the babies kicks.... around this time i had to take ###-###-#### acetomenophin tablets to reduce the pain. u may have to sleep in a recliner. place ...
- Hi C., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am a certified prenatal massage therapist and doula, and mom to 2 boys. This is a very common complaint for women ...
Weird Problem
... during either of my pregnancies, but if you are having pain and any swelling in your toes, you should let your doctor know. .... Postpartum Swelling? ...
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- It's probably pregnancy induced carpal tunnel. I'm a hairdresser, and had it in my fingers when I was pregnant. It disappears after you have the baby.
- Definately run it by your doctor and try to elevate your feet at night and during your lunch break if possible, your doctor may even want you to take short breaks ever...
- I would think what ever it is perhaps is made worse by standing on your feet for a long day. Of course run it by your dr, please post us an update and let us know how...
Ouch...C Section
Aug 26, 2009 ... Maybe there is some swelling that is part of the healing process? .... I am certified to work with prenatal and post partum moms and you ...
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- Yeah, the c-sections hurt...so does a vaginal birth...but you may not be getting proper rest to recover due to the fact you have another child to chase after. Persona...
- Any surgery is a trauma to our energy field/biofield. To help foster optimal healing it's good to receive energy healing sessions with therapies like healing touch, r...
- I feel your pain! This is my second c-section. THe first is the worst. I am in not so much pain this time around but still feel bruised and sharp pains periodically...
Severe Joint Pain
Read all 43 responses: "Hello, I have been experiencing severe joint pain ... and see your doc again after a year post partum if it isn't getting better. ...
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- you may want to try acupuncture for pain management & also get blood work done to check your thyroid or see if you have any autoimmune illness going on. M.
- Hi Li, Congratulations on the birth of your son. I have a son too and he is the best! I had the same problem. I got really bad pains in my hips and legs (espec...
- I don't think it's pregnancy related, if it was it would have gone by now. I know I experienced many diffrent aces and pains with my last one but they were gone once h...
Engorgement Pain!
Ice packs help reduce the swelling and feels good. A trick we used on the postpartum floor and lactation clinic was to take a diaper run it under water, ...
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- Sounds like you're trying everything. You CAN pump just enough to take the edge off, but it will take a little longer for your milk to dry if you pump at all. You'll h...
- I found that wearing a sports bra really helped. It is a very tight fit if you wear one from pre-pregnancy but the binding seems to help with the pain. Good luck
- Hi A.. Your best friend for the next 3 days is ice packs! Ice packs help reduce the swelling and feels good. A trick we used on the postpartum floor and lactation c...
Pain Relief..... Acupuncture??
I had severe pain after the birth of my son 6 months ago and went to a .... Arnica is a wonderful basic homopathic remedy for swelling and bruising helping ...
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- I would suggest trying to see a chiropractor. I have been seeing one for about two years now and it has made a huge difference in how I feel.
- Do you have endometriosis?
- I would highly recommend Dr. Sharon Hodgson- Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center- ###-###-#### She is absolutely wonderful. I also live in New Tampa and went to her...
Trapped Air After C-section
I had some awful nurses postpartum but one I had was very nice ... pain redness or swelling in your calves shortness of breath or you have severe chest pain ...
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- you might want to try gas relief medicines and gentle downward massage to press it out... this is so painful I know.. I experienced in the hospital after having my boy...
- yes, I've had it after 2 surgeries 1 adombinal and 1 emergency c-section. It sounds gross but the best thing to do is to pass the gas as much as possible to get it ou...
- I have had three c-sections and have never heard of such a thing, get a second opinion, and I would get it rather fast!
Side Effects from NuvaRing?
Severe pain, swelling, or tenderness in the abdomen (gallbladder or liver problems) .... Postpartum Headaches/birth Control Pills ...
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- If you are prone to migraines, any birth control with hormones may trigger them. I get migraines and use non-hormonal birth control (Paragard IUD). It's either that or...
- Hello K., my name is L. and I'm a nurse practitioner with a subspecialty in Endocrinology. I also have Migraines diagnosed when I was 9 years old, at the time I start...
- I too used the Nuvaring for almost 2 years and loved it. But about 3-4 months ago I started having very bad headaches (I wouldn't call them migraines, but painful non...
Differences in Pregnancies
With the 2nd still sick but not as severe. The..." ... And I had HORRIBLE postpartum depression I didn't have with the first. I gained 15 lbs. ...
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- totally normal. I didn't have a day of sickness when pregnant with my son, yet was very, very ill for 3-4 months with this pregnancy, which is a girl. Good luck and ...
- Hi A., Congrats on your pregnancy! You have a high schooler, a preteen and a toddler - you sure are a busy mom! Is it possible that you are just so busy between wor...
- Hi A.: Contrary to what most of society may think, experiencing a painful and challenge-free pregnancy is normal; the opposite means that something is out of balanc...
