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High Risk Pregnancy
"The Thinking Woman's Guide To A Better Birth" by Henci Goer ..... in your third trimester (or even sooner) compared to your third trimester 16 years ago. ...
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- Over 35 is considered "high-risk" automatically, whether you have any risk factors or not, which is ridiculous. I had my ds at 35 and my last dd at 39 and both could ...
- The label of "high risk" is merely the beginning of a greater maternity scare tactic to get you to agree to a litany of invasive and expensive testing - not to mention...
- The best thing you can do for you and your baby is not to worry. In my opinion doctors these days are quick to put alot of people on "high risk",and for being 35,I tho...
Morning Sickness :(
Zofran did not work for me and I lost 16 pounds in the first trimester of .... Let your Doctor guide you and be sure you track how much you are vomiting. ...
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- Sorry :(. I hope you suddenly feel well at 12 weeks! Try the sea-sickness bracelets that press on your wrists. Try lemon, ginger, papaya (a sailor trick), sweet or so...
- Try taking and using anything ginger. I ate crackers before even getting out of bed, then drank ginget tea first thing in the morning, drank ginger ale all throughout ...
- I am so sorry for you! with my third child I had the worst morning sickness for a long time. I hope yours goes away soon :0) I did try Zofran which helped a little bu...
Diabetes
When I ask God to guide me in what HE wants me to do and have faith, then it always works out ... So they put me on Insulin pills the 2cd trimester. ...
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- I am sorry for your losses, My sister has lost two children also. Have you tried Byetta, and I hope you get the awnsers you are looking for.
- D., are you type 2 or was it childhood diabetes? I have type 2 and have diet-controlled it for 7 years now. I watch every bite I take and it's not always easy, but I h...
- Bless your heart! www.mercola.com has some great information on controlling diabetes. It's free :)
Has Anyone Been Diagnose with Placenta Previa?
I thought I had experience as a guide for choosing to wait, but PP is no ... I was diagnosed early in my pregnancy, first trimester, with placenta previa. ...
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- I was told after my ultrasound that I had PP. My Dr told me the same thing that it could move and may or may not cause problems. She schedualed another ultrasound to...
- I didn't have placenta previa, but my good friend did. They advised her that she was ok to continue normal activity, but to promptly report any spotting or bleeding s...
- I had placenta previa when I was pregnant with my second as well (4 years ago). In my case, my placenta did finally move to the side, thank goodness! I was never on ...
Need Opinions on When to Try and Conceive Again.
I have 2 teeneagers and in 2004 I had a miscarriage during my 2nd trimester. ... A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss". ...
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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...
Info on Prenatal Care Appreciated!
The first trimester screening will be done, then the AFP test, ..... I would also suggest reading Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy along with What to Expect ...
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- The best thing you can do is stop worrying! The more calm and assured you are, the better for you and your baby. If you chose to be tested for anything, remember tha...
- Hi S.! Congratulations for starts! How exciting for you!!! Are you at high risk? why do you need all the tests? Both my sister's had babyies at ages 38 thru 4...
- I think lowering your stress level should be first on your list of priorities. Only 38--you are still young! Make an appointment with a doctor or prenatal nurse so y...
We're Expecting! What Do I Need to Know Now?
I used the Sears' Pregnancy Book and Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. ... Go to a LLL meeting in your 2nd or 3rd trimester if you're going to ...
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- Hi K., I am a mother of 2 and also a teacher (1st & 2nd) grades. My advice to you before you go out and buy a whole nursery set up and spend hundreds or thousands of ...
- Hi K., Congratulations! The whole experience is a little freaky but you'll get used to it! I also did not really like What To Expect When You're Expecting. It ...
- Congratulations!! Okay this is pretty long so bear with me. =) Find a great doctor or midwife that listens to all your concerns and doesn't belittle you or make...
Lexapro and Breastfeeding
I was on Lexapro when I got pregnant and weaned my self off during my first trimester. ..... http://www.amazon.com/Unstuck-Guide-Seven-Stage-Journey-D.. ...
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- Jeanette, I'd like to offer a slightly different perspective on taking meds. My decision to take Lexapro and Wellbutrin during pregnancy and breastfeeding comes aft...
- Good news from my front. I took Lexapro while nursing both my beautiful girls. So far (3.5 and 1.5), no ill effects. I'm still nursing the 18 month old. You haven'...
- There is a wonderful book I have been using to help people out of depression, it looks wholistically at your life, mental/physical/spiritual etc. not religion based at...
Back Pain and Abdominal Pain
I was in first trimester. I was so embarrassed when the doctor said you are .... They also have a book, titled A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every ...
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- The very same thing happened to me. I had lower back pain and sharp stabbing pains during my entire first trimester. I was constantly worried, but my doctor always a...
- That sounds normal to me. I seem to remember those types of pains when I had my daughter.
- I had the exact same thing. I called the doctor, and she said it was normal. I know its unnerving. It will stop (although I forget when) Your uterus is stretching.
Ob-Gyn -- Solo Practice vs Group Practice?
Oct 5, 2009 ... InaMay Gaskin's book Guide to childbirth if a pregnant woman was to ..... away you will have ALOT of appointments The last trimester you go ...
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- I went to an OB/Gyn practice with 2 doctors and two nurse midwives. Although both doctors were completely competent, I definitely felt more comfortable with one than w...
- I have been with a group practice for both of my girls. They make you see each doctor at least once so you at least know who they are. After that, you can schedule wit...
- If you choose a group practice you NEED to be ok with ANY of the members of the group being "on" the day you go into labor. Yes, it is luck of the draw. Now, theoret...
