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Dandelion Root - Good or Bad?
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on December 2, 2007
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Hi everyone, I read a few times that dandelion root is bad to ingest if you are pregnant. Then I read somewhere else that it can help with digestion & other issues du...
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- Dandelion root is safe in low doses while pregant. And safe for children. It aides the liver as a blood toner and detoxifier--very healthy and not harmful. If your ...
- hi J., i dont know very much about dandelion root.... but i do suggest that if you are trying to concieve talk to your obgyn.... he or she will tell you whether it i...
- Hi J., I am a holistic nutritionist and I frequently suggest low doses of dandelion root to help with nausea in pregnancy. The prenatal vitamin that I usually recomm...
Puppps
Asked by V.M. from Youngstown
on June 15, 2009
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Hi everyone, My daughter is 36 weeks pregant and last week devloped puppps. Has anyone heard of this and what can she do? I have read that dandelion root, flax seed o...
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- I also had pupps with my pregnancy. It was mild during the pregnancy, but after I delivered it got worse. I went to 2 dermatologists to get treatment. The only thin...
- If the doctor didn't diagnose it, it may not be PUPPS. Even if they did it may not be. If she is using a moisturizing cream to help with stretch marks she may have bec...
- I had this with my last pregnancy & used cocoa butter to soothe the itching which worked pretty well. I also used benadryl at night to help get some sleep. Mine went...
PUPPP Rash During Pregnancy
Asked by M.K. from Milwaukee
on October 7, 2008
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Hello,
I thought I saw a request about a rash during pregnancy but could not find it, so I need help. I have PUPPP it just started and I am 30 weeks pregnant with ...
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- Oh M., you poor poor thing. My heart also goes out to you. I had a raging case of PUPPPS during the last few weeks of pregnancy with my son. It spread to my arms and l...
- Hello M.-first let me just say how sorry I am that you got this rash not only once but twice...I had pupps with my first pregnancy and was in pure hell. I found that ...
- My doctor was able to prescribe me a cream that the pharmacy made up. I think it was a combination of Lubriderm and menthol and it was wonderful. Very soothing.
Help! Seeking Treatment for Dry, Brittle Hair
Asked by J.H. from San Diego
on July 12, 2008
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Hello fellow Moms! Mamasource has been such a great resource for ideas and info that I thought I'd bring my sad tresses to you all in search of some expert advice. :)...
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- Have you tired Hennah as a color treatment (its natural and strenghtens your hair.
- Try Tigi Bed Head: vitamin shampoo (orange), smoothing conditioner (green), and Girl Toys serum (blue/green bottle) after blow drying. Comb the conditioner through in...
- Our hair changes as we get older, especially when we have kids. I noticed huge changes in my hair after I had my daughter, and not just the inevitable falling out proc...
Tea While Pg?
Asked by C.S. from Los Angeles
on January 15, 2010
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I am just about 6w pg and am having a hard time finding things to drink to keep myself hydrated but not nautious. I used to just drink water, but that is making me fee...
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- I liked drinking orange juice with 7Up or sprite mixed with it. Sometimes when I was feeling gross, I'd also mix apple juice and gingerale. Plus if you stick it in a...
- Hi, While I was pregnant with my 3rd, I drank this tea called Mother's Milk. It is supposed to help you with Milk production. I asked my OB and he ok'd it. Or what abo...
- Hi! I too recommend Traditional Medicinals "pregnancy tea" Best wishes, C. Tanaka, DC www.naturallifechiro.com
My OB Thought I Had PUPPP, but Not So Sure Anymore--help!
Asked by L.Y. from Minneapolis
on February 23, 2010
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My OB told me I had PUPPP (pregnancy rash) last week, this morning it spread to my left cheek. I called her and now she is not certain it's PUPPP, because this rash sh...
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- I had it too, and I am sooo sorry you are going through it. It is miserable!!!!! I went to a dermatologist, but no real relief other than the oatmeal baths.
- My heart goes out to you I had this and it is not fun at all... There was nothing they could do for me I was covered from head to toe and they turn into blisters the o...
- are you eating/not eating anything special to deal with it? I don't remember the rules, but I think diet is key. I do remember cutting out beef.
Itching During Pregnancy
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on August 22, 2008
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Does anyone have a good suggestion for a lotion or oil for itching skin? I itch every where and its really bad at the end of the day. Im 36 weeks so not too much longe...
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- I developed allergies while preganat and had horrible itching and welts. The things that worked for me were Sarna lotion and Aveeno oatmeal baths. The Sarna comes in...
- I have used the Neutrogena sesame oil. It seems to do the trick. Best wishes to you with everything that is just around the corner. A.
- I used Sarna lotion. It was recommended by my OB and it worked great. I had been using Renew by Melaluca but it didn't even touch my itching. My itching was caused ...
Almost 5 Months Pregnant and Can't Quit Itching.....
Asked by S.J. from Albuquerque
on July 14, 2009
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I am almost 5 months pregnant, and I itch like crazy. This is my second child and I itched with the first one too, but not near as bad as this. I haven't been sleepi...
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- Hi, S., congratulations. You may be allergic to one or all of your soaps used for clothing or yourself. Try some of our safe and environmentally free products at disco...
- I am sooooo sorry! I had this with my first starting at about 6 months and it got worse closer to the end of my pregnancy. I was told it's hormonal (the word "pupps" w...
- My sister had this problem. Cholestasis is the name I believe. It has something to do with the liver and detox. She had this with both of her pregnancies and it was...
I Have NO Bladder Control!
Asked by G.G. from Madison
on February 20, 2011
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Good evening Moms! I am 38 years old, two kids and I wet my pants at least 2x a month! Its soooo embarrassing!
What am I going to be like at 60 - a little concernin...
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- Twice a month is not bad... i cant cough, laugh, sneeze, jump...without leaking. I am thinking of having the bladder sling operation. I would ask your dr what they t...
- You aren't pregnant? If you are... well we've all wet ourselves in that situation I bet. lol But if you aren't go to your doctor. There is pry something wrong wi...
- Julie, you are lucky that it's twice a month instead of twice an hour. My mom suffered from this so much. She saw a gynocologist on her local health news who talke...
Need Advice for Increasing Milk Production
Asked by A.A. from Columbus
on April 28, 2007
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Does anyone have any good ideas for boosting my breast milk production? My baby is 3 weeks old, and has a very good appetite. After I nurse, he is usually still hungr...
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- A., I too had very sore, cracked nipples. I swear by the "soothies" that they gave me in the hospital, my husband bought out every store in town the first month of...
- A. congrats on your new baby! I just had a little boy in march! Nursing issue are a real pill! But here is some info for you!... is your babys latch okay? if he h...
- Hi A., I'm breastfeeding a newborn too! My lactation consultants at Memorial Hospital had a few suggestions to help me out. first I use a soft, flexible breast ...
