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Pregnant at 30 and I Can't Take My Paxil
Asked by R.B. from York
on September 4, 2009
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Can anyone help me please. I just found out that I am pregnant. I have an eight year old son, so this is somewhat of a shock to me. I have stopped taking my daily P...
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- Would you be willing to take Zoloft? This med is considered very safe, even while breastfeeding.
- I agree with the other posters here, call your OB/GYN immediately and get a gradual schedule to stop taking the Paxil. I would ask the doctor what a good replacement ...
- It sounds like it's gonna be a tough 7 or 8 months, and you sound worried. Which doesn't help, does it ? I suspect that the best way around the medication-less d...
Situs Inversus
Asked by S.D. from Cleveland
on September 30, 2008
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Hello mamas...I just had my 20 week ultrasound this week, and was both shocked and scared to learn my baby has a condition called "situs inversus" in which the organs ...
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- Hello S.- My husband has this, and I have to tell you, I was terrified for my 20 week ultrasound with our DD. All was well with her, but the maternal fetal medicine ...
- a girlfriend of mine had a beautiful baby girl with the exact same issue and she is now almost 6 months old and absolutly, perfecty, healthy. she is thriving and grow...
- Hi S., First of all,let me start by telling you that I have situs inversus complete. I am 28 and live a healthy life which included/includes all the things I have wan...
Conception and Being RH Negative Blood Type
Asked by L.C. from Houston
on August 17, 2009
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Hi moms! My husband and I are trying to conceive our second child and I have a question for you wonderfull ladies! Whenever I first found out I was prego with our fi...
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- I am RH negative and, like the previous poster said, never had any issues related to it. They said during my first pregnancy that the biggest issue was with subsequen...
- I also am Rh negative and never had cramps or was told that this would affect my cycle or pregnancy that way. I received a rhogam shot during my first pregnancy and t...
- Hi L.- I think you should call your doctor to make sure but since you asked about other people's experiences....I am RH negative and have had 3 healthy children. I...
8 Weeks Pregnant and No Heartbeat
Asked by T.B. from New York
on December 5, 2008
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Has any one been faced with this horrible news? Now I have to decide if I want nature to take it's course or have a D&C. How long did it take for the body to reject ...
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- I am so sorry you are experiencing this. Sadly, I know the feeling all too well. I have infertility issues, so I had IVF and had my son almost 3 years ago. As a result...
- T., I am so sorry that you are going through this - it is so hard! When I had a miscarriage, I was amazed to find out how common it was to miscarry and it does happe...
- T., I'm so sorry you have to go through this and totally feel for you because I've been there. The same thing happened to me before I had my daughter and I got a D&C....
Pregnancy Complications
Asked by S. from Houston
on September 1, 2007
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Hi, I'm 22 weeks along in my pregnancy with a precious baby boy. At my 20-week ultrasound they found that I have venous lakes (pool of blood in the plecenta) and that...
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- Hi S.. I also had a complicated pregnancy and my daughter was very sick when she was born. First. you have to stay postitive! She had water around her lungs and Her k...
- I really don't have anything to offer you but my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there, I hope everything turns out fine for you and your baby.
- S., My friend had the same thing happen in her pregnancy and by the time she was 7 and 8 months everything seemed to clear up and her little girl is strong and health...
Kidney Stones While Pregnant
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on August 4, 2009
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My sister-in-law is 26 weeks along in her pregnancy and is in the hospital with 2 large kidney stones she cannot physically pass. The doctors are giving them recommen...
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- What a nightmare! My father has chronic problems with kidney stones and his doctor often does a procedure called "extra-corporeal shockwave lithotripsy" or "ESWL" (spe...
- I had a CT scan recently, and they said that I am beginning to form kidney stones. Best advice? Drink lots of water. It's the only way to really help them pass. The ot...
- The pain from the stones was definitely worse than labor! I was "lucky" and had mine at only 9w pg - and it was small enough to pass. The bummer with being that late...
Placenta Previa
Asked by M.Q. from New York
on March 20, 2009
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Hello everyone. I found out this past Tuesday that I have placenta previa. It was a shocker but my doctor told me they would monitor me and it might go away. I am just...
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- Try not to worry. I had the same thing happen to me around 20 weeks of my pregnancy. I know the info online can be scary but worst case senario is that the placenta do...
- HI M., With my second I had placenta previa. It moved completely by the time I was ready to deliver. Think of your uterus as a balloon - If there was a dot on the b...
- Hi M., The only thing I want to say is that you know your body better than anyone and that with this condition you really need to limit yourself and pay attention t...
Advice for Pregnant Mom
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on July 29, 2009
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I struggle with anxiety/depression. when not preg I take 60 mg. Prozac/day. I have stopped taking and have two months left pregnant and the anxiety is back. My 22 mo...
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- Don't know anyone to refer you to, but have you ever tried yoga for pregnant moms? Most yoga places are exercise related, so there shouldn't be any conflict with your ...
- Can you ask your doctor/midwife about taking Natural Calm? It's a powdered magnesium supplement you can get at Whole Foods. It may take a few days to kick in but the...
- I suffer from depression too and succesfully took Lexapro during my pregnancy (talk to your doc first). I continued to take it while nursing, and my baby girl is great...
Seeking Advice About Preventing Miscarriage
Asked by V.H. from Boston
on July 29, 2009
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After experiencing 3 miscarriages over the past 2 years, I just found out that I'm pregnant again. I'm excited but also very worried that I will lose the baby again. ...
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- Good luck with your current pregnancy. I would like to recommend dr. Karen poley at st. Elizabeth's hospital. She was my ob.gyn and she is amazing. She is in a small g...
- V., I am soooo sorry about your miscarriages. I had one last summer and it was very sad. You should call Dr. d'Avenas. She's in Fresh Pond and is fantastic. They s...
- V., I would recommend contacting a reproductive endicrinologist. Most OB's do not have the necessary experience in this area. MGH has an excellent fertility clini...
Sore Breasts
Asked by M.M. from Pittsburgh
on April 19, 2009
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hi.I am a newly pregnant mother of 2 girls expecting my third child.I am (i think)8 or 9 weeks along.I have a dr appointment at the end of the month to actually find o...
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- I had the same problem with my pregnancy-- I couldn't wear the top half of my seatbelt, they hurt so bad. Even the shower was excruciating. It will probably get bett...
- I don't know why but mine hurt so much more and right away with the third pregnancy also. The best thing I did was go to Destination Maternity and have them measure m...
- Hi M., Just a note to let you know you are not alone. I am 10 weeks pregnant and cry putting ona bra, it hurts so bad. I started wearing sports bras and feel better...
