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Stretch Marks
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on September 18, 2007
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I was delighted when I got no stretch marks during my pregnancy, so much for that! Now that I've lost my baby weight I have these very unsightly marks on my abdomen. I...
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- C., I'm a Body Shop At Home Consultant and would like to tell you about a great product that we offer that I've heard good results about. It is Body Focus Stretch Ma...
- I've heard that vitamin E oil works well, but haven't tried it myself.
- Sorry to dissapoint you but as people have said, they do not fade. I asked my dermatologist about Maderma and she said that that stuff is a waste of money. They do fad...
Does It Really Work????
Asked by A.A. from Washington DC
on January 14, 2009
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Hello Mommies of the World!! I am trying to get my self back in shape after having my son. It has now been 5 months & no success. I have been eating helathier but that...
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- Hi A. - I am in the same boat as you - trying to loose weight after the baby and although I haven't tried the product that you described, I can tell you from the e...
- Hi A., I have just started taking the acai berry supplement. I got it at Walmart and take 2 in the morning. The first week I had more energy and got a bunch of litt...
- I agree with the first writer - there is no quick fix. I am also almost 5-months post-partum and it is slow going to take off all of this weight. I also work full-ti...
Dissolving Staples for Closure of C-section
Asked by T.C. from Spartanburg
on July 19, 2009
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I recently had a c-section and was closed with dissolving staples. The staples are covered with steri-stripes. Has anyone else had these staples or does anyone know an...
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- Do not submerge yourself in water as long as the steri-strips are on. Do not pull the steri-strips off, they will start to come off on there own or curl up on the end...
- I never had a c-section but my cousin did and had those same things. Be very careful her's became VERY infected. DO NOT take a bath - you want to keep those things as ...
- I have had 3 c-sections and my doctors have always told me I couldnt take a bath and not to let too much water get on them in the shower.
Hormones Going Crazy After Baby, Skin Problems
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on July 6, 2007
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For the last 4 months I have been having problems with my face. I don't have actual pimples, there tiny bumps under the skin on my forehead and right side of cheek. I ...
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- Different women have different hormone issues after birth. most often it takes about 9 months for the body to get back completely to where it was before. hormones and ...
- It sounds like there are a lot of products being used on your skin, and if I were you I would cut out any new products and go back to using only products that you u...
- Please tell your GYN. I know Dr. Graber in Coral Springs is a GREAT doctor. I bet they can help way more then a derm.. Good luck-Kathy
Help with Loose Tummy Skin
Asked by S.H. from Los Angeles
on April 19, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone out there has tried thermage on their tummies. I had 2 fairly large babies, and most of the 50 lbs I gained each time went right to my stomac...
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- Well, I have been interview surgeons for lipo. I don't really have loose skin, just fat that won't go away with diet. I saw some pictures of women like you and let me ...
- Hi S.- I am a mother of a 17yr old & 3 yr old girls. I too had the same problem. I have found a wonderful product called itworks Ultimate Body Applicator System. ...
- Hi S., Same situation for me, had 2 huge kids, lost a ton of weight and now I have the same extra/loose skin issue. Thermage will NOT work. Unfortunately, the only...
Low Sex Drive
Asked by A.H. from Omaha
on April 16, 2009
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I have noticed my sex drive has decreased incredibly over the last year. My husband and I enjoyed a healthy sex life before my son was born. Eight months later after I...
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- Lucky for me my husband was very understanding because I know what you are going through. I didn't have any sex drive while pregnant. I also had problems with pelvic...
- Everyone has been saying that it is normal, it is. If you breastfeed, it may not come back for awhile. That is what I've experienced. On a funnier note, I had NO se...
- Hi A.- My kids are 18 months apart and what you're describing sounds awfully familiar! It takes a little bit for the fun to return...my boobs were just bottles afte...
Need Couseling?
Asked by A.L. from Norfolk
on March 23, 2008
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ever since my second child was born i haven't been the same. inside i am not really truely happy with my life. i love my kids with all my heart and would do anything...
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- I think sometime in counseling is a good idea. I do not think asking for a separation is a good idea. There is going to be a major conference at River Oak Church in C...
- Hi, A.! Someone else has probably already mentioned this; I didn't read all your responses. Sounds to me like you are suffering from depression. I too have depres...
- Why don't you try the therapy so that you can get some insight!! WHy be unhappy!! I was depressed for a long time..and I don't have kids at all...I got some therapy ...
Period?where Are You?
Asked by S.D. from Los Angeles
on March 27, 2008
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I had a c-section dec 29 2007 and i havent gotten my period. Does anyone know when i should get it? I was breastfeeding and recently stopped, i dont know if that has a...
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- I nursed my first for 3 months, my second for 7 with formula supplements, and didn't get my period with either of them utnil they were 10mos. Just be careful about bir...
- My friend stopped breastfeeding at 6 months and her son is a little over one years old and she still has not gotten her period. You're not alone. Just be patient.
- Breastfeeding definately has everything to do with it. I got my first period back nine months after I delivered. Remember that even though you are not getting a regula...
Periods After Giving Birth
Asked by Z.D. from Chicago
on November 27, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I've had about 5 periods now since I gave birth 10 months ago, and each one is really heavy, though getting better. My problem is though that with every...
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- I have two children (3 1/2 and 1) and my periods are worse than ever. I also have pelvic floor prolapse and have gone to therapy. Did your doctor ever mention anything...
- I completely understand what you are talking about. I had the same feeling for a long time after each of my children and I still feel that way sometimes. I think it is...
- I've had that too since my last son was born. I never had it checked out, but was going to ask about it next week to my midwife (I'm pregnant again now). I was think...
I Have an off Question
Asked by J.M. from Peoria
on August 6, 2008
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I have a 6 month old son and my husband and i have resumed having sex but when i have my period i can not use a tampon. i had my pap and everything is normal and i eve...
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- Did you have a ceasarian section or normal vaginal child burth? I have not had that problem. My body bounced right back to its shape within a short time. You can do ex...
- Just wondering if it hurts or just can't get it in/to stay in. I know this sounds gross, but have you checked your pelvic floor while taking a shower? I have a prolaps...
- The same thing happened to me. My husband and I could have sex just fine with no pain, but when I was on my period and tried to put in a tampon, it hurt TERRIBLY! An...
