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Surprise! Im Pregnant???
Asked by A.O. from Seattle
on September 8, 2009
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So, we really weren't planning on having another one. But, as the ept says today it's positive! Im such a ball of frantic feelings but mostly denial. We have a 14 mont...
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- Congratulations! My doc told me that you only have to wait 9 months after a c-section to get pregnant. I actually think she said it's still possible before that, but a...
- A.--- shocks are alway-- ummm shocking-- but it looks to ME like you're going to have two nicely matched sets. You have 2 older children---quite close together---and ...
- Congratulations! You will be just fine. Everything will work out. Enjoy your newest addition to what sounds like a beautiful family that has a mother who cares enough ...
Taking Depo Can I Be Pregnant?
Asked by B.J. from Longview
on August 14, 2009
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I have been on depo for about 6 months now, and the last two months I have had pregnancy symptoms, I have been on some antibotics and I know that it can decrease your...
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- I have been on depo for about 2.5 years. I would suggest that you call a dr or even go to a free clinic. Depo mimics pregnancy hormones in your body. I have random nau...
- Take a pregnancy test.
- I took depo for about a year...then decided it was time to stop & see what it was like. I was in my 20's and felt like I would fall over and break a hip! (bone density...
26 Weeks and Have Question About Fetal Movement - When to Get Nervous??
Asked by J.P. from Los Angeles
on July 27, 2009
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Yesterday I freaked out b/c i wasn't feeling the baby kick as often as I usually do. I was really busy in the day, so i figured that was why, but then during the nigh...
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- I have had 2 babies (both born perfectly healthy and BIG) and I never felt regular movements - like 10 kicks in an hour. Sometimes with a busy day, I would just forge...
- My OB said that if you want to do kick counts this early (26weeks). You definitely need to make sure you are well hydrated prior to counting kicks. She also suggeste...
- Hi J., First and foremost - calm down. Your baby is fine. The 10 kicks an hour is only during your quiet time. The baby is on sleep cycles just as we are. Your ac...
Pregnancy & ACNE
Asked by J.L. from Hartford
on May 12, 2009
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I am now 12 weeks and 6 days pregnant. This is extremely embarrassing but I think I have pregnancy related acne and the acne is not on my face. The acne is on my but...
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- My acne wasn't as far down, but I had acne on my back so back that my husband fondly referred to me as "lizard back" behind closed doors. Sweet, huh? My OB said th...
- Hi J., Gosh, I am so sorry that you are experiencing this problem. I, personally, have never heard of having acne on your butt, that doesn't mean that lots of other...
- Congrats on the baby! You should call you OB or Primary and ask them - during pregnancy anything goes as far as hormones, skin, etc!
Contractions at 34 Weeks
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on February 9, 2009
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I have a question.
I went to the doctors today and had a NST because I have a two vessel cord. The baby is fine but they said I was having contractions every minute ...
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- I agree with your mom. At the very least call the office and find out why they want to wait so long to see you. Also, start writing things down (like the medication th...
- With my pregnancies, I was given terbutaline to stop contractions, which always made my heart race!! They gave me a shot, but I had to take oral pills as well. I do ...
- I'd say you're probably okay, but it never hurts to call if you have any concerns. You might at least find out what it was you were given and research it to see how l...
When to Expect Period After Stopping BC Abruptly
Asked by S.S. from Lincoln
on August 2, 2008
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Hello - My husband and I abruptly decided to start trying for a second child. I am on the patch for birth control. My last period was on Tues 7/22 - on the following S...
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- In my experience, my system didn't take long to get back to normal after my first child and as far as the three month "rule" my doctor told me that we could try ASAP b...
- It may take a while to get your cycle back. BC really messes up the natural hormones in you body and at times it takes a while for your body to recover. Other times ...
- my doctor told me to wait till I was off birth control for three months before I started trying. This will ensure the extra hormones are out of your system.
Trouble Finding a Comfortable Position to Sleep In!
Asked by R.Y. from Miami
on April 7, 2008
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I usually sleep on my belly and now that my belly popped this position is no longer an option. I have read about those body pillows that help with sleeping on the sid...
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- I too am a belly sleeper. When I had my two daughters body pillows weren't on the market yet. I used a medium firm King size pillow. It worked great! It allowed me...
- body pillows are absolutley amazing! i loved it when i was pregnant. it helped with my back pain. i recomend the ones that bed beth & beyond sell. they are big, soft a...
- I was uncomfortable the last 2months of pregnancy and the body pillow was great!! I suggest trying it. I just told a pregnant colleague the same thing the other day. H...
Breech Babies
Asked by A.C. from Oklahoma City
on July 7, 2007
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Hi My name is A.. I am trying get more info from people who have had a breech baby. I am 36 weeks and my baby is still head up. I go in Friday (13th) for the doctor to...
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- Find a chiropractor that does the Webster technique. Avoid the pain of having the doctor turn the baby. Also put cold packs on the upper part of your stomach and a...
- Another thing that can help is getting adjusted by a chiropractor who does the Webster Technique. This allows for the optimal amount of motion in your sacrum, so the ...
- My 2nd son was breech and we had him turned and it worked great. It is painful, but honestly it lasts less than a minute and if you want them to stop you just tell th...
Did Anyone Had Cramps in the Stomach the First Month of Pregnancy.
Asked by E.R. from Chicago
on August 7, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I am sorry but I have allot more questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just went for my first appoinment yesturday. I am due in March 23, 2008, I am vey scare ...
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- I have to agree w/ the other moms....I had bad cramps (all over) the first 7-8 weeks. Week 15 we found out it was twins....I don't know if that is what caused all my c...
- My cramps literally started the day after we concieved and didn't go away until month 2!
- Just a slightly different thought on this...it could be the iron in your prenatals. Iron can cause a lot of discomfort. Try taking them after you eat and with a big ...
23 Weeks and Barely Feel Him Move
Asked by C.M. from Greensboro
on May 8, 2008
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I am 23 weeks pregnant. I am overweight by about 50 pounds so I know this makes a difference. I can't find anything on this in any of my books. Shouldn't I be feeling ...
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- I had a friend who was pregnant with her third and had the same problem. When she went to the dr and expressed her concern, she learned that she had an anterior (I th...
- I never have a problem feeling my kids move, but I have very large babies and I am not large. I have a coworker that never felt her child move and she had him at 35 w...
- Hi C. At 23 weeks you may feel some slight flutters when you are quiet and still but you shouldnt be feeling a ton of movement. Check with your doctor if you need p...
