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C-section
Asked by T.C. from Little Rock
on September 2, 2009
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I recently had a baby by c-section.What I have noticed is that when I lift my stomach, the fold of the incision has a smell to it. I wash there every time I shower and...
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- I had that same problem and it ended up being an infection. they gave me medicine for it and it dried it up. its because of the incision and you are really not getting...
- I don't think I would play around with that. If I were you I would call the doctor. A smell on a wound might mean infection and that is a pretty sensitive area. I w...
- Smells are usually indiciative of infection...might want to call your doctor!
On Again off Again Upset Stomach
Asked by M.F. from Seattle
on April 25, 2009
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I have a five year old who has had issues for 3 weeks now with his stomach. Sometimes he throws up, other times he lays on his stomach because he says that helps him ...
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- M., When you have exhausted all your considerations, take him to Childrens Hospital. Our son suffered from an upset stomach on and off accompanied by diarrhea and ...
- It may just be gas. I don't want to say it's not one of these other more serious things, but I used to throw up when I had gas. And laying on my stomach helped me fe...
- One of my nephews was throwing up off and on for a few weeks and it turned out to be pneumonia. Strep can also cause a child to throw up.
Is It the Lactose Base in Formula My Infant Is Reacting To?
Asked by C.S. from New York
on December 11, 2008
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I have a 4.5 month old who has had issues with very sensitive stomach and GERD. He seems to be a bit sensitive to things I eat and I think he is sensitive to milk pro...
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- I would see an allergist. My daughter is allergic to milk, eggs and soy. So just cutting milk may not be the answer. also, try a non hyperalogenic formula, see if t...
- C., It may be that your baby is reacting to the DHA/ARA which is added to the formula. If you Google Cornucopia report you will find more information on this. Basic...
- get a referral to an allergist. I think GERD is often mistaken for allergies. My son was diagnosed at 6 month with allergies with a skin test. He was exclusively bre...
Post Pregnancy Flab
Asked by R.B. from Columbus
on November 9, 2007
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My husband and I just had our second baby 8 weeks ago. I am fortunate enough that I have pretty much lost all the weight, but I still have the post pregnancy flab in ...
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- If you have any kind of diastasis (most women do after having a baby), you might want to first do exercises to bring your stomach muscles back together. Check by layi...
- At at 8 weeks you will still have lots of skin left over. That just takes time to go away. You can have abs of steel underneith and still look 5 months pregnant. I'...
- Don't expect too much too soon. It's sometimes easier to bounce back after a first baby, but susequent pregnancies are harder on those muscles. If you took a poll of t...
Seems like IBS, but Not!
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on November 30, 2008
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Hi moms, ever since I've had my (now) 2 yr old son, my stomach gets SOOO upset in the mornings... usually when I am trying to drive somewhere! I never had the issue ...
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- Hi, D.. I get this sometimes...had to figure out which foods trigger it for me. I can't do milk or very rich foods and I can't do any stressful driving (like being...
- My doctor put me on something called Ultra C. It has worked great for me. I have IC (Interstitial Cystitis) or at least the doctor eliminated everything else and dia...
- For many years, I have been dealing with IBS, and none of the meds prescribed to me have ever helped. A couple of years ago, when I was completely at a loss as to whe...
Help! Baby Keeps Waking up Screaming on His Tummy
Asked by N.M. from Los Angeles
on March 20, 2009
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I'm looking for any advice on what to do with a five-month-old baby who keeps waking up on his tummy. I think he'd sleep through the night at this point if he didn't w...
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- We had the same experience. We would turn him back over onto his back. It lasted about a week or so until he learned to "be comfortable" on his stomach. Did you have...
- Try a Back to Sleep support you can either place him on his back or his side in it and he will not be able to roll on his tummy
- We went through this, too. I felt like a human spatula. My son was already sleeping in his crib but had outgrown his sleep positioner, which was making him "float" i...
8Yo Daughter Has Tummy Aches Every Night
Asked by K.W. from Boise
on August 14, 2009
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It has been probably 10 days since the stomach aches started. It will start hurting soon after eating, if not before she finishes her dinner. A couple times I though...
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- She needs to poop at leastonce if not 3-4 times a day. Does she get 3-5 servings of fruit and 3-5 of vegetables every day??? Get her some live food and get her to po...
- Sometimes the digestive aids in the stomach get covered up by mucus and can not digest the food. Most health food stores sell digestive enzymes. Probiotics will help...
- She could be having a problem with something like wheat or soy or another food. It's good you're keeping a food diary - keep doing that, and you may be able to hone in...
Any Experience with Hernias?
Asked by K.R. from Dayton
on September 5, 2008
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Hi ladies
9 months ago, I had an appendectomy and 3 days later I gave birth to our daughter. (A miracle situation by the way). Well, now my stomach is still out and...
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- After my third baby was born I had an umbilical hernia. It was repaired in out patient surgery in an OR when he was about 3 1/2 months old. 4 years later I became pr...
- I have a hiatal hernia, however not from after a surgery. Mine is at the bottom of my sternum. Gives me all kinds of fits but I'm not a candidate for surgery at this t...
- Hello K.: hernias are somewhat common after a surgery. But it is something that need correction. You need to talk to your PCP or call the surgeon that did the appende...
Desperate to Get Body in Shape After Having Triplets
Asked by B.C. from Lansing
on January 23, 2009
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I had triplets 9 months ago and have negative amount of personal time. My stomach/tummy area sticks out and I am SO self-concious, not to mention frustrated with the ...
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- You could try to sit on one of those big fitness balls for certain intervals during the day. I think they actually make fitness ball chairs! You're a better mamma t...
- HI--It took me about 2 years for my body to get back into shape after my twins. I lost 25lbs right away, but the last 20 was impossible to get off! i now go regularly ...
- Congratulations on your new babies! How wonderful!!! You've gotten some great advice already, but I wanted to add something that has been working for me: http://vi...
Anxiety
Asked by E.G. from Dallas
on January 23, 2009
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Do any of you have experience with a child that is experiencing anxiety? I believe my daughter is experiencing some sort of anxiety causing problems in her sleep and t...
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- You didn't mention what your daughter's personality was like, but I'm assuming she is shy and is afraid of new people and situations. I was just like that as a child....
- It is hard to tell a whole lot about what is going on. Any changes in her school work or fiends? Is she getting picked on at school? Has anyone moved or died? Any new ...
- E., Have you guys tried a counselor? I think the counselor would be able to help your daughter and even you with how to help her. C.
