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Could This Be Post Partum?
Asked by J.R. from Sacramento
on January 18, 2007
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I have a 9 month old daughter and I'm not sure exactly about post partum or what it entails exactly. I hear it affects women differently. I'm not even sure how long ...
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- Hi Jaquelin, I have been married for 21 years and have 4 children. My youngest is 4. In my experience not wanting or thinking about sex was very normal. It may be p...
- Are you on any birth control pills, shots or patches? Or are you on any anti-depressants? That could do it. I had the same problem. Actually...I still have that pr...
- You sound very busy with your 9mo. old as well as your older step-children. Are you breast-feeding? I did and this really lowered my sex drive because I felt my brea...
Seeking Moms with Post Partum Depression
Asked by E.H. from Seattle
on December 11, 2006
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I am looking for moms who are having symptoms of Post Partum Depression. I had my daughter a little over 4 months ago, and thought everything was okay, felt a little ...
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- I felt the exact same way. Finally went to see my doctor who immediately wanted to test me for an hormone imbalance. I took a blood test to check my thyroid and did ...
- I was diagnosed with PPD after the birth of my son 15 months ago, I was perscribed Zoloft which worked wonders I was only on it for 10 months and am feeling terrific n...
- Hi E., Your not alone! I had depression really bad after my first and now she is 2 1/2. I never really talked about it with anyone. I now have a second daughter th...
Terrible Hemorrhoids for 7 Weeks Postpartum...
Asked by R.S. from Minneapolis
on August 20, 2009
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I have had thee worst Hemorrhoids since my son was born 7 weeks ago. I've tried EVERYTHING! Tucks witch hazel pads, preparationH, hot bath tub soaks everyday, cold p...
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- I had them really bad with my first, and they wouldn't remove them, and actually 9 years later i still have them, they never went away and the Dr's don't care. Good l...
- get some milled flax seed, and sprinkle it on ANYTHING. in addition, drink LOTS of water. eat lots of fruits and veggies. WHOLE grains, not white grains, not wheat, ...
- My best friend had terrible hemorrhoids after her first. She went in to the doctor, he applied a local and basically sliced them off. She was horrified to hear what th...
Having Some Sort of Post Dramatic Stress from Post Partum 5 Years Ago
Asked by H.C. from Denver
on August 15, 2009
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Hi ladies. I have asked my friends this, got advice from a few other boards, talked with my husband and talked with a physhiatrist about this. It keeps me up at nigh...
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- I don't have anything earth-shattering to say, but have you tried Dr. Laura? I love her because she'll tell you like it is and let you decide to take her advice or no...
- Hi H.. I know you know you're not alone in your feelings but I'll say it again: You are DEFINITELY not alone. All of my SAHM friends agree that being a mother is by f...
- hi, sweetie-I feel so for you. You are beating yourself up so much! We moms can be so good at guilting ourselves and I really believe that our society reinforces tha...
Essure Sterilization
Asked by A.F. from Denver
on May 17, 2009
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I'm scheduled for an Essure procedure for sterilization. Has anyone had this procedure? What did you think of it? Anything I should know? I'm a little concerned becaus...
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- Not much help here. I had never heard of this before, but have been reading up on it. Most women say they have cramping for the 1st day or so, but that seems to be all...
- While I haven't had the procedure done myself, I worked in a private practice OB/GYN office that performed tons of procedures. We never had any complaints from patien...
- I got the Essure done shortly after it first came out, I believe in 2004 when it was still done in the hospital (I was the 3rd one my Dr did) I have had no issues a...
Frustrated by Lack of Weight Loss
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on November 24, 2008
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My baby is almost 10 weeks old (my how time flies). During the first 2-3 weeks post-partum, I lost about 15-20 pounds pretty quickly and then plateaued. I have been ...
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- It can be so frustrating can't it! Have you tried interval training on the cardio machines? It is supposed to help jump start your metabolism and you should do it on...
- Like the other writer said, I think you're putting way too much pressure on yourself. I didn't lose all of my weight until a full year had passed since I gave birth. ...
- WoW, honestly, your baby is 10wks old, please give yourself a little credit--and a little time. My daughter is 17 months and I still have that 10 lbs of left-over that...
Getting Crazy "Baby Fever"
Asked by D.C. from Norfolk
on May 17, 2007
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Alright, I have a son who is about to turn 1. My husband is in the navy and is in and out constantly on this ship but only has 12 months left (thank God) before he goe...
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- I know a lot of people who go through that baby fever when their first turns a year. Part of it is you think your baby is gone. I'd suggest waiting a few months and ...
- Well, I am glad to know that I am not the only one going through "baby fever". Mine started when my daughter was about to turn two and she started gaining her indepen...
- Wow you sound just like me. I went through it before my first son was born. We had agreed that I would stay home so we had to get our finances in order and buy a big...
Post Partum Hemroid
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on May 22, 2009
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Hi moms,
I have never had a hemroid before and I got one while I was pushing my son out a few days ago. I guess it is pretty big but it isn't bothering me too much...
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- Hi J.. My son is 5 weeks old and mine are already gone. Hang in there!
- I too got my first (and only) hemorrhoid when I had my daughter. I think it lasted a few months. Just make sure you clean the area really good.
- I had the same problem after the birth of my daughter. Drink plenty of fluids and bed rest. Within a week everything was back to normal!! Good Luck! Do you live clos...
Health Problem
Asked by S.S. from Hickory
on January 7, 2007
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ok, this is a little personal but I want to know if anyone else has been through this and what you did. I am 29 years old and had my daughter July of 05' . I've never ...
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- I think you should let your mom know. You may help each other. I have heard that although your pap comes back bad it is not always serious. I assume since the biopsies...
- S., If you have a good relationship with your mom - tell her - if she has gone through this already/is going through, she could be VERY helpful resource and could ...
- Ok I had my first pap after my daughters birth and it came back abnormal. I had to have a coloposcopy done and it turned out just to be a cervical inflamation. I fee...
Opinions About Delivering at Centennial Medical Center
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on October 21, 2008
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Just wanted to get opinions about the whole labor, delivery and post partum at Centennial. I was unaware until today that I would have to move from a Labor and Deliver...
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- I don't know anyone who has given birth at Centennial but I know that they have the top (Level 3, I think) Neonatal Unit in this area. When I had my 4th at McKinney h...
- Hi S. -- I delivered my daughter at Centennial and was really happy with the service and attention that I received. The nursing staff was incredible (I had a VERY diff...
- I delivered my son there in 2006. I had a wonderful experience, far better than when I delivered my daughter at Richardson Regional Medical Center. The nurses have the...
