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Preeclampsia
The Dr said this is very common during pregnancy but I did not get it or my mom or ..... pain near her liver area, fluid retention other than in her ankles, ...
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- It looks like the other responses have pretty much covered the bases but I thought I would add my friend's story as well. She had preeclampsia and she had to deliver e...
- I had preeclampsia with both of my girls. The first time, I had no idea until I went in to the doctor for my usual 36 week checkup, they found my protein levels in my ...
- Preclampsia can be prevent by eating a good diet. I had it with my first pregnancy, then I learned how to eat better and didn't have any problems with my 4 other pregn...
Swollen Ankles After C-section?
When I asked my doctor about it she told me she could give me a water pill to take away some of the fuilds but she'd only give ... Remember that they pump you full of fluids during the surgery. This is not just the fluid retention from being pregnant. .... Need Advice for Some Pregnancy, Delivery and Newborn Care ...
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- My feet/ankles swelled a bit after my c-section.I just rested a bunch and tried to stay off my feel as much as possible and all went away within a couple weeks.
- T J, I had the same problem just over 2 yrs ago when my sons were born by C-Section. It took a few weeks to go away...I eventually had to have my mom and mom-in-law...
- I had this after I had my twins in May, it is normal. The thing that worked for me finally was to have my husband massage my feet and legs very well and when I did get...
Losing Feeling in Fingers
I am not a doctor, but believe it is due to fluid retention and swelling. .... swollen hands and feet · swollen feet during pregnancy ...
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- it looks like you are getting some really good answers. You can also try sleeping on your side and hanging one hand off the bed. Gravity will help the swelling basical...
- I had the same feeling and in my pinkie . If it the same thing i had, It is swelling in your wrist , pinching a nerve. It goes away. Mine took a few weeks after i del...
- I lost feeling and had numbness in my fingers when I was pregnant last summer. I had a lot of swelling in both my hands and feet. I also had a friend that had the sa...
Swollen Feet After C-section
I kept my feet elevated as much as possible and drank LOTS of water. Hope this helps! Helpful? ..... swollen feet during pregnancy · second c section ...
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- my legs and feet swelled up also . I think that is your body reacting to the surgery . It just took time for me until it went down . But also ask your doctor . Congra...
- The exact same thing happened to me!! I discovered that while in the hospital they were giving me percocet but when I left the hospital and filled my perscription for ...
- Congrats on your new baby!! Sorry about the swollen feet. I had the same thing. It lasted about a week or two. I just wore these compression tights I got at the hospi...
My 3 Month Old Sweats All the Time, and His Temp Is normal..should I Be Worried
During the sweat test medication that causes a person to sweat is applied to ... it EVEN WHEN HE'S COLD He never has a problem with fluid retention thoughg ...
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- I have a 1yr old daughter she sweats a lot too, but i have learned its normal for her she sweats especially when she is sleeping. I just acredit my husband to her swea...
- I wouldn't worry a whole lot, but I would definitely bring it up to my pediatrician. My husband is a sweater - has been since he was tiny, and does it EVEN WHEN HE'S ...
- not at all my little boy is about to be one and hes done it since he was born they just are warm natured thats all any questions feel free to call - A. ###-###-####
Need Advice on Swollen Feet
I had a lot of swelling during my pregnancy also but it wasn't even close to .... and carbonation can cause water retention as well. but i would really urge ...
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- I went through the samr thing with my first pregnancy, and my doc did know and there was no medical problems, but I lived in flip flops. If I put shoes on I made it m...
- This can be a sign of toxemia...if your doc hasn't checked you out this week, go in NOW. If she/he has and you're just unlucky like me... - Stay off of your feet...
- Hi V., Yes, if you can keep your feet up. Also, try to walk every day and stay active, even though its hard when you're at eight months. I especially liked the wa...
What Are You Favorite Pregnancy Snacks?
Not exactly a snack but I developed a fondness for swiss chard when I found that it was great at reducing water retention & swelling (which was horrible for ...
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- peanut butter and ers- I would make up a bunch and keep them in the frig- I loved them cold. Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy! toni
- this is really gross but when i was pregnat with my first one i would get a bowl of mayo, a bowl of brown sugar anda bowl of green olives with the pits in them and a...
- When I was preg. I remember craving fresh fruit, cheese-it crackers, string cheese, and yes pickles. MMMMMM.....still sounds good. No, I'm not preg. again, hee hee.
Weight Gain Question
I think during pregnancy you should be able to eat whatever you want or ... gain that you hear about is from that baby itself and swelling/water retention. ...
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- You're doing just fine! What matters most is that the baby is healthy and your doc is saying that he/she is. The weight gain will come on its own. The baby is still ve...
- Sounds like you are doing great in the food department! I wish I had been that organized! Really, you are probably about right for how far along you are. I "popped"...
- If your doctor said that you are fine then I wouldn't stress over it personally but I always used my pregnancies as my opportunity to eat whatever whenever. I won't s...
Baby Growing to Fast!
And as far as the weight goes- it could be fluid retention that is casuing ... a body pillow between my legs to be the most comfortable during pregnancy. ...
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- Hi D., how tall are you? I am 5'0 , and that happened to me, the doc said that when a mother is of short stature there is no where for the baby to go except out!
- I gained weight like that in my last trimester with my first and last child and that part i would think is normal almost or at least safe anyway becaus my children cam...
- It may just be a lot of fluid in the sac. My ultrasound tech asked me "are you sure you passed the glucose test?". She said there was lots of fluid in the baby's sac...
Lack of Sleep
Some suggestions: you can take tylenol which is safe during pregnancy. ... A word of caution: I had the numbness due to swelling and water retention. ...
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- Hello D., I feel for you. I did experience the same thing and it was agonizing to me! First let me say that you probably should seek a second opinion. My GP was ...
- I had this same problem when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 21 months. However it didn't really bother me until the 3rd trimester. My ObGyn told me that th...
- Hi D., I'm so sorry to hear about the pain you're experiencing. I started to experience pain and numbness at 25 weeks. By the time I delivered both my hands were ...
