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Chance of Pre-Eclampsia W/ 2Nd Child
Asked by A.J. from Richmond
on August 18, 2009
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Thank you all who take the time to read this. I had my daughter in 2006 at 26 weeks gestation. I had, well have high blood pressure. It was extremely high during pregn...
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- I,too, had pre-eclampsia with my first child, but didn't deliver him until 38 weeks. My second pregnancy , however, was totally uncomplicated- no problems with my BP a...
- I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia with my first child as well. I did not have to be delivered until 38 weeks however, but I have read that pre-eclapmsia is more comm...
- A., As a childbirth educator and birth doula, a have had some experience with clients who had high blood pressure and pre eclampsia. I have a pre eclampsia protocol w...
32 Weeks Pregnant with Twins Developing Preeclampsia.
Asked by J.K. from Pittsburgh
on August 6, 2009
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I am 32 weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins and now developing preeclampsia. Can anyone give me any advice on this ? How far will they let me carry ? Anyone else deal w...
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- First and foremost--you need to follow the Dr's advice to the letter. You are far enough along now that--although it will most likely be a rough start for them--the b...
- Hi J., They will let you carry until the preeclampsia becomes unhealthy - and when that happens, no one knows. The only way to cure preeclampsia is to deliver the ...
- Hi J. K.! I was 34 weeks when I needed to stay on bedrest in the hospital until I delivered my twins at 37 weeks. Preeclampsia is not all that fun to experience on...
I'm a Balloon!
Asked by L.B. from St. Louis
on February 3, 2009
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I am about 35 weeks pregnant. Everything has gone along rather smoothly til my last doctors appointment. I am going every two weeks now, and in that two weeks, I gai...
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- Hi L.. I am a mother of 4 and grandmother of 2. When I was pregnant, I also was a balloon. My midwife told me to eat all dark green, orange, red fruits and veggies....
- Yes, I went through that. I didn't know anything about sodium at the time and it was my first. Me and my husband worked different times so we rarely ate a meal togethe...
- I had a similar situation. My baby went to term, but, because of the blood pressure risk, they gave me magnesium sulfate at the delivery. It made me so sick that I wa...
Pregnant. Gallbladder-Gallstones Advice Needed
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on April 9, 2009
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I'm asking for a friend. She's 26 weeks pregnant. Her Dr. thinks she's having gallbladder attacks or gallstones. She has a ultrasound on Monday to look into this probl...
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- Most cases of gall bladder disease could be prevented if we consumed a diet that was good for the liver. The gall bladder becomes diseased or dysfunctional because t...
- I had a severe gall bladder attack when I was 38 weeks pregnant and FINALLY convinced the doctors to remove my gall bladder about a month ago....28 months after giving...
- When I was pregnant, I had what my doctors now think was terrible gallbladder attacks, but it presented as awful heartburn. I was taking double prescription strength ...
Help for a New Grandma!
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on November 12, 2008
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Hey, moms! I'm about to be a first time grandmom! My son and DIL live in another state (14 hour drive away) and although their son's due date is not until Dec. 7, she...
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- Clean the house! My parents came to visit a week after I had my baby and they wouldn't let me lift a finger. They did all the laundry, cleaned my house top to bottom, ...
- Best thing anyone ever did for me (my MIL from out of town) was clean my house, cook me food, take care of my animals, and just be there for me without giving me advic...
- I had two babies; one just recently. Food, food, food!!! That was the best thing! I always let people come over if they said they were bringing dinner. I am sure that ...
Has Anyone Used a Doula?
Asked by E.W. from Chicago
on April 4, 2007
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Hello,
I am thinking about using a doula with this pregnancy, and wondered if anyone else has. I brought it up last time to my husband, and he seemed offended. I th...
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- I also used a doula with my pain medication-free birth with pitocin. It was a wonderful experience. What a doula offers is different because she is experienced in th...
- Hiya- I've used Tanya McHale as well and she was WONDERFUL! I highly recommend her! Here's her website. http://www.tanyamchale.com/ Take care! M. :-)
- Hi E., I used Pam Hays of Chicago Doula Care (she actually teaches the Prepared Childbirth class at West Suburban http://westsuburban.reshealth.org/sub_wsmc/education...
Expecting Twins and Have Preeclampsia/toxemia
Asked by J.K. from Pittsburgh
on May 8, 2009
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My husband and i just found out a week ago that we are expecting twins. I am almost 5 months pregnant. I have two other children and with the first pregnancy i had pre...
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- Hi J., Go to your local health food store and talk to a nutritionist and look up in some books on how to take care of yourself with these conditions. Good luck. D.
- Hi J., Congratulations on your pregnancy! How exciting! I would suggest that you interview a bunch of different OB's and tell them about your situation and see wh...
- I read a health book about woman who had preeclampsia in her own pregnancy and through her own research, she stopped it in it's tracks during the 2nd one by finding ou...
Preeclampsia
Asked by E.V. from San Francisco
on January 7, 2009
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I posted last year about this and got great responses, but thought maybe there were some new moms out there with more info. I developed PE at around 33 wks. My son was...
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- I had preeclampsia with my first pregnancy but have had three more babies since and am currently pregnant with my fifth and have not had preeclampsia again. With each...
- Hi E.. There's nothing scientific about this...just our family's experience. Our oldest daughter went through the same thing. She was pre-eclamptic with her first b...
- E., With my first daughter I had severe preeclampsia at 31 weeks gestation. It was one of the worst and happiest days of my life. It was also the longest day of my ...
Bored Out of My Mind!!
Asked by J.H. from Abilene
on January 23, 2008
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I am 32 weeks pregnant with b/g twins and have just been diagnosed with preeclampsia. The doctor has put me on bed rest and wants to wait at least another two weeks be...
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- I feel for you. I spent a month on bedrest with #3 with preeclampsia and I had kids to deal with. Catch up on reading, old movies, play board games, and rest. I know i...
- I was put on bed rest also with my first baby with the same thing (although i didnt have twins), anyway i had my husband go to walmart and buy some paint by numbers (i...
- I am sure I won't be the only one to say this...enjoy the peace and quiet and get as much rest as you can because when those little angels come, you won't be getting a...
Preeclampsia?
Asked by S.W. from South Bend
on January 24, 2007
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The last several days I have noticed swelling in my hands (I've had to take my rings off). All day today I have felt swollen all over, my eyes feel puffy and every thi...
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- If I were you I would take it easy until your next appointment, and make sure you stress your concern over this to your doctor. It does sound alot like the beginning o...
- you should go see your doctor or midwife right away.
- I know that I had a lot of the same symptoms, although your symptoms sound a little more extreme than mine. It can NEVER hurt to call your doctor, so that is definate...
