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First Trimester Screening
Read all 6 responses: "Should I consider the "first trimester screening" - ultrasound & blood test? (I'm currently 13 weeks) I am sure that my health ...
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- Congrats on your pg. I am also due in July with #2, I have a 2 year old daughter. I'm sure this has already been addressed, but you need to factor in your age along ...
- I would definitely do the first trimester screening. I became pregnant last year at the age of 35 and so did my friend from NY who had the same due date as me. We we...
- Is this the first trimester screening that is an ultrasound? If so, then yes, I had it done. We knew we weren't going to change anything about the pregnancy even if ...
Weight Loss in First Trimester
Read all 14 responses: "Hey moms! I am about 8wks pregnant and have a question. When I got pregnant I was about 40lbs or so overweight.
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- I wouldn't be concerned about it. My Dr's seem to look at the overall weight gain throughout the pregancy. I always lose weight first trimester, but put it back on l...
- Talk to your doctor, but don't be overly worried. It is common to lose a little weight in the first trimester due to morning sickness and loss of appetite. And if yo...
- Hi J., I was terribly sick with my last two pregnancies but not my first. I lost 10 lbs with one and 7 lbs with the other (in the first 12 weeks) and didn't have much...
Fainting in 3Rd Trimester
Read all 8 responses: "What questions should I be asking my OB about fainting, passing out during my 3rd Trimester. This last weekend I had an episdoe that ...
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- Like the other poster, my first reaction was "MSG." These are symptoms of MSG sensitivity, and when pregnant, sensitivities increases. It could have been somethi...
- Although feeling dizzy is bothersome to most people, it is very common during pregnancy. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded and actually fainting can happen at any point o...
- My mom fainted regularly when she was pregnant with me. On the sidewalk walking down the street etc. She was anemic. Check your iron. Also you could have been ...
Making It Through the First Trimester with a Toddler.
Read all 9 responses: "I'm in my first trimester and the fatigue and nausea are just starting. I have a 15 month old daughter who is soooooooo active.
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- You know what they say: Any port in a storm! If you're feeling really horrible, don't feel too bad about letting her watch a movie or show for an hour. It will not ...
- I am heading into my 3rd trimester now, but my son was 15 months when I first got pregnant this time too and almost everytime he took a nap, so did I. Many household t...
- rest when they rest play on the floor, on your bed, read, let her color as your lying down and yes video. When you have the energy do more.
Getting Light-headed/dizzy in Third Trimester.
Read all 8 responses: "Hello! I am going into my 33rd week of pregnancy and in the last week I've been having moments of getting light-headed or dizzy.
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- You might be a little anemic. I had the same thing happen when I was pregnant. Try to increase your iron intake in your food choices. Also make sure you are getting pl...
- Hi! I am just about to start my 36th week, and our baby is due in mid-Jan. :-) Congrats to you and your husband! I am having a similar experience, and from what I ...
- Depending on your position at the time, the baby could be pushing on your major blood vessels in the abdomen. Laying back was the worst offender for me, and left sid...
Brown Spotting in First Trimester
Sep 6, 2009 ... Read all 5 responses: "I was on birth control until I recently realized I was pregnant. I'm already 9 weeks pregnant and have been spotting ...
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- Brown discharge usually signifies old blood. I would be more concerned if the discharge had bright blood in it. That would indicate fresh bleeding. Trust your docto...
- Hi C., My first pregnancy didn't have this but my second did all the way up to about 15 weeks. Like Tammie said, mine was placenta previa made worse because I was c...
- Dont worry totally normal I had this with my second pregnancy.
Best Maternity Wear Option for First Trimester
Read all 21 responses: "Hi moms, I am 8 wks pregnant with my third baby and my clothes are already getting too snug. I started popping out early with my ...
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- Congratulations! I found a lot of first trimester pants at Target. I think it's the Liz Lange Maternity line - they have elastic in the back but button and zip norma...
- I loved the secret fit pants from motherhood. They were very comfortable, especially in the 3rd trimester!
- I loved the Bella Band; I bought one in almost every color I could find, and they enabled me to wear most of my work pants AND some jeans through my whole pregnancy. ...
Low Thyroid in First Trimester
Read all 13 responses: "I have just found out that my thyroid hormone levels are lower than normal. I am almost 8 weeks pregnant with my second.
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- My thyroid went crazy with my first pregnancy and I had to go to an endocrinologist every month and have bloodwork done. It didn't require meds, only monitoring until ...
- Hi S., I became hypothyroid due to Hashimotos (autoimmune disease that effects the thyroid--I've reversed the antibodies by doing all kinds of alternative things--tha...
- Hi there. I was diagnosed with low thyroid hormone levels(hypothyroidism) a few years ago and will be taking synthroid for the rest of my life. I took this medication ...
1St Trimester Nausea Fighting Suggestions Needed
Read all 37 responses: "I am in my first trimester of 2nd pregnancy. I have afternoon nausea (3pm - bedtime), an aversion to cooking meat smells, tiredness, ...
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- Have you tried granny smith apples, they always helped when i had some nausea. Never did the throwing up thing, but had slight nausea in the very beginning and they h...
- I had the same symptoms when I was pregnant with my daughter. I found that chewing gum really made me feel a lot better. I was in love with Orbit Bubblemint. Good ...
- I only wish someone would have told me about B6 sooner in my last pregnancy! What a miracle cure that was for me. I was getting sick all the time and I was finally t...
Positive First Trimester Screen
Read all 26 responses: "I am 41 and just had a positive first trimester screen. The test result indicated that the chances of me having a baby with a ...
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- I am 39, just had my first baby and also had a positive first trimester screen. From what I understand it is normal for elevations with older moms like you and me. I...
- Hi I.- I had all kind of "problems" detected by the many tests that are supposed to prepare you and the doctors for complications. Well I also have two perfectly per...
- You are not alone! I had a positive result with all 3 of my children and none of them were born with any abnormalities. That test is prone to false positives. Just h...
