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Pregnancy Question
Asked by A.S. from Omaha
on August 26, 2009
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Ok I went in to the obgyn for a ruptured ovarias cist and the doctor showed me a spot that I had on my stomach that was either the start of early pregnancy and very we...
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- Wow. That sounds really strange for the doctor to say, "either that's a baby or your period......." I would go to a different doctor next time. Anyway. Just rela...
- A., Wait to take a home pregnancy test until at least the 28th. If you had unprotected sex during ovulation, there is a strong possibility that you are pregnant. ...
- Dear A. I think it's too early to tell since you're only on day 26 of your cycle. Probably you will know for sure in a couple of days even though it's hard to wait...
How Old Is Too Old for a New Baby?
Asked by L.Z. from Lancaster
on October 5, 2006
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I am 36 and already have a 10yr old son. My boyfriend and I keep considering having another child. I worry about my age and having a healthy child. I also have been co...
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- Hi L. I don't think 36 is too old for a new baby. My mom was 36 when she had my sister. We are the only 2 children she had (biologically). We are exactly 13yrs & 6...
- I don't mean to come across as judgmental, but why would you consider having a child with someone if you're not going to marry him? It seems to me you're putting the c...
- It is a matter of choice. I only started having kids when I was 33. I just turned 36 and just had a baby. We have 2 and they are close in age. I have a brother that i...
Abdominal Separation?
Asked by T.P. from Minneapolis
on April 5, 2008
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I believe I have abdominal separation, but I am 8 months post-partum and just realizing it now (I'm a first time mom, so I didn't know what it was, and thought it woul...
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- I have a five month old daughter and I was told by my midwife at my postpartum checkup that I had abdominal separation. I started doing sit ups every day and I am now ...
- there was a class i took through St. Louis Park community ed that had special ab exercises to help it. talk to your doc, too, but normal crunches won't help it.
- See a dr immeadately and good luck. D.
Seeing a Chiropractor While Pregnant
Asked by M.H. from San Francisco
on July 24, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
Just wanted to see if any other mamas out there ever experienced what I am feeling lately. I'm been seen by the Chiropractor three times in the past two ...
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- I saw one while pregnant with both my girls. What he is doing sounds right, but say something if he makes you uncomfortable.
- I have been adjusted to the very end with both of my pregnancies. I don't know what kind of discomfort you are feeling so you have to be the judge. I know that for mys...
- I did it as all that baby weight was hanging off my lower back. I usually do yoga but as I got bigger I couldn't bend and twist anymore. It helped keep me looser. N...
Embarrassing but Needs to Be Asked.....
Asked by L.V. from New York
on February 15, 2009
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This is my first pregnancy and I am 22 weeks along (with a boy!). I have been having "urine leakage" problems lately to the point where I have to wear a panty liner an...
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- Well rest assured, you're not the only one. I am 18 weeks with my 3rd (others are ages 12 and 2), and I have the same problem. I didnt have it before I was pregnant...
- L., That is totally normal and probably won't go away until well after you have the baby. I just had my second 3 months ago and it's just stopping. The best thing ...
- Sorry to say but this is absolutely normal! Kegel (pelvic floor) exercises really do help and they will help you regain control after your baby is born, because stress...
Lovenox
Asked by S.H. from Colorado Springs
on May 3, 2009
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I am 12 weeks pregnant. After the birth of my 3rd child I had a DVT which was misdiagnosed. It then turned into a PE. A couple of days ago I got another blood clot ...
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- I have a question for you. Why is it that you assume you are being treated with the wrong medication? Is it because it is a different medication from what you were g...
- Lovenox is great. I have two blood disorders that have caused me to miscarry and I have also had a still born. I take Lovenox injections everyday until I reach about...
- Hi S.- During my second pregnancy, I was taking Lovenox injections from 12 weeks - 37 weeks when my son was born early. After his birth, the Dr. switched my medicatio...
When Did You Stop Working When Pregnant with Twins?
Asked by M.F. from New York
on May 20, 2009
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I am currently 29 weeks with twins. I work in Manhattan and live in Brooklyn. I'm just curious when other moms stopped working and/or cut hours. I still feel pretty...
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- Hi M., Congratulations! You'll have your hands full for a few months very soon, but babies are such a wonder. To answer your question, I had only one, but I wo...
- Hey, M., Congrats! Twins are the best. But the pregnancy really is different with two than it is with one (I noticed that most of the people who have responded so far...
- I didn't have twins, but I worked in the office up to the day before I gave birth. I wanted to use all my maternity time to be with my baby. And it was easier for me t...
Bathroom Issue When Pregnant
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on January 29, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Okay, I know this may seem odd but here goes...I am 16 weeks pregnant and I've noticed for several weeks that when I have the urge to go to the bathroom, o...
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- That's exactly what it is. When you get a little further along your uterus will move out of your pelvis and into your abdomen and you will have some relief. Be sure ...
- You may have a backwards leaning uterus which would cause you to have to go to the bathroom more frequently. It can also cause you to not be able to empty your bladde...
- Oh yes, so normal. You feel like you might as well move into the bathroom as often as you feel like you have to go. You can have your doc rule out a UTI just to be s...
Changing a Light Bulb While Pregnant
Asked by K.F. from Washington DC
on July 21, 2009
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I am still fairly new to the do's and dont's of pregnancy...I was changing light bulbs in my bathroom and one wasn't working right, so, not thinking, I put my finger i...
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- okay i had to giggle only a little... why would you put your finger in there pregnant or not?! thats what GUYS are for, LOL!! seriously though, dont everrr do that, yo...
- At 5 weeks Preg, I rode roller coasters, My gyn said it may make me sick but if i was going to do it, that was the time. At about 4 months preg. I was shocked trying ...
- I was shocked while plugging in a clothes dryer that hadn't been grounded (about 30wks pregnant). That was a shock that traveled up my arm. My obgyn had me go in and d...
Twins Again?
Asked by K.E. from Spokane
on July 18, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I was just wondering if there is anyone out there who gave birth to more than one set of fraternal twins. My Doc says that since I already had a set, my ch...
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- Hi K., My cousin conceived fraternal twin girls on her first birth and found out she was pregnant again when they were 6 months old. It ended up being twins again fo...
- I don't have any twins but I first wanted you to know I took a pregnancy test over a week before I was suppose to start and it came back positive. So if there was a sl...
- It's highly unlikely you will have another set of twins! 98% chance that you will only have one! Of course it's remotely possible to have twins again (and lots of peop...
