TB test

Are TB tests safe during pregnancy?

Posted by abcofoster    Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:09 PM

C-section

Plannig to breast feed...and having a c-section. What pain meds after surgery are best if I want to breast feed in the recovery room with the spinal anesthsia.

Posted by swebb    Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:29 PM

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I have a question is it normal to have papitation during pregnancy i am 20 weeks in my pregnancy.

Posted by rubies4life    Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:40 PM

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Does anyone know if it is safe to use Proactiv solution for acne during pregancy, and the spot treatment with sulfur in it??? Thanks!

Posted by narleynata    Sunday, May 18, 2008 11:15 AM

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i have a question. Today is Wednesday, last Friday i had a positive pregnancy test. i had a chemical pregnancy last month, so we were very excited that we conceived again. Obviously, my DH and i are nervous of miscarrying. my concerns are that my symptoms aren't like everyone else's. My nipples are very sensitive and sore; but, only one is turning darker. and i'm not nauseous, but i'm very bloated and burping a lot. Is this normal? My first OB appointment is next Tuesday and i don't want to be so anxious until then.

Posted by Mando91    Wednesday, June 04, 2008 6:43 AM

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re: Q: Possible old clot between amnion and chorion @ 11 wks

At approx 6 weeks I had a small subchorionic hemmorhage. I bled for 2 hours , then it was over and the s.h. was not seen on u/s again.   At 11 weeks I bled (gushed)bright red blood and passed some very large clots (one the size of my hand). I thought I miscarried, but the next AM the baby was seen on u/s doing fine.  I had a f/u w/ perinatologist who said it looks like I have an old, large clot between the amnion and chorion.  

Could the passing of those huge clots be related to the hemmorahage or the new clot?  Where would all that stuff come from?  What does this clot between the amnion and chorion mean for the baby?  What if the amnion and chorion are unable to fuse beacuse of this clot?

Posted by louandstacy    Thursday, June 12, 2008 4:39 PM

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I have a problem drinking regular milk & even with lactaid everytime I drink it I'd end up running to the bathroom.  I'm only 6 weeks pregnant & I do want to start drinking milk for my baby.  So is there a powder type of milk for pregnant women? I heard that Abbott produced powdered milk especially for pregnant women (in Asia countries) but I wonder if they have something like that over here.

Posted by hieuthao    Friday, July 18, 2008 3:51 PM

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Am I allowed to have caffeine once a day while pregnant?

Posted by sharinadine15    Tuesday, July 22, 2008 1:21 PM

After miscarriage

I have policystic ovarian syndrome, so in order to get pregnant I took provera to get my period and then clomid. Last year I got pregnant for the fort time in my life, I was 29 then. I had an premature delivery at 18 weeks, with contractionss and everything. When I went to see my doctor that morning I had back pains and a very light discharge and he told me I was already 3 cm dialated. I was in the hospital the whole day from 10 am I got there, started bleeding heavily two hours later and started having contractions at 11 and lost the baby at 4 pm and got a D&c at 9 pm. I lost a lot of blood and stayed the night at the hospital. Finally I got to the question... sorry. That was in march 12 and the doctor told me I needed to wait 3 months before conceiving again. I started taking provera a week ago, I took the fifth and final pill yesterday and today (7/25) I already got my period (wierd), so I should start taking clomid on the 28th, right? but I'm really afraid. Is there anyway I can prevent the same thing from happening again? I was really carefull with my pregnancy and still don't know what happened. I can't deal with the same thing again. Thanks

Posted by Monica&Migue    Friday, July 25, 2008 8:30 AM

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I see my GYN next week for my annual appointment.  I'll be 10 DPO.  Would she be able to do a blood test to see if I am pregnant?  I know implantation can take up to 12 DPO, so I'm not sure if she would even agree to a blood test.  What do you think?

Thanks!

Posted by Lopo    Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:45 AM

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I have a question.  Im 5 weeks 3 days pregnant.  Im experiencing some cramping across my lower abdomen.  The cramping comes and goes and it also goes from one side to the other.  What is the cause of the cramping?

Posted by buchanan429    Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:17 PM

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I had surgery in May and my DH are going to start trying in September.  I took a lot of pain medications during my recovery and I haven't taken anything in last 30 days other than tylenol for occasional headaches.  Should this be a concern of mine when TTC?

Posted by tenny06    Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:48 PM

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We are not trying to concieve until October but we are not doing much to stop it now. I am Having Brownish discharge(sorry if TMI) and I am not due to start for 6 days. I have been having it for 2 days off and on. Is it Implantation? Date of conception would of been the 19th. How long after implantation can I test?

Posted by .:MrsW2be:.    Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:58 PM

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Im TTC but I have a concern. I have a severe bowl movement and am currently taking a fiber supplement for it. I want to start taking the folic acid supplement. But im not sure if the combination is healthy.

Posted by valdivia00    Thursday, September 11, 2008 1:37 PM

re: Depression in 2nd Trimester

Hey there - i will be going to my doctor in about 2 weeks but wanted to know if this is something i should address with him or not.  2 months ago my boyfriend and father of my baby broke up with me and i being completely in love with him have since not slept much at all and am feeling most of the time pretty much depressed.  

Could all of this be harming my baby?  What should i do to help?  Any thoughts?

Posted by chudek    Monday, September 15, 2008 4:00 PM

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How can i get my boyfriend on the sattle about having a child.I'm ready and can't wait to have one!!But i don't know how to explain it to him or get him on board.I really can't wait much longer.What should i do?

Posted by Inlove062507    Monday, September 15, 2008 7:39 PM

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Are there any benefits to delivering in water versus outside of it?  Also, is this type of birth a special one that needs to be requested? If so, how early?

Posted by bright0728    Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:41 AM

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I am 6 weeks pregnant, I am a register nurse, yesterday  I was helping a pt remove her shoes, when I got up, I felt a sudden pain on my mid lower abdomen. It's a dull, 2-3/10, mostly constant pain. I'm having no cramping, no bleeding or any other discharge or symptom, it's just the pain.  I felt some relieve when I rest but it's coming back. What can it be? I'm scare, I don't get to see my MD until Nov 18. Is it something normal?

Thanks

Posted by bjerez    Tuesday, October 21, 2008 1:47 AM

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I have been feeling really weird lately and didn't know what was wrong with me, I talked to friends, family, and then looked online at pregnancy websites and everything pointed to me being pregnant (that is also what my friends and family were saying my symptoms sounded like). I took a test this morning and it said no. I am pretty bummed but if I am prego I would be five weeks now. Shouldn't a pregnancy test show you are pregnant by the time you are five weeks or is their something else going on? I have had a cyst on my ovaries once do you think that could be a problem again?

Posted by wlknsnlrn    Wednesday, October 22, 2008 8:39 AM

Weight Gain

I just entered my 15th week and i only gained maybe 4 lbs altogether so far. I was pretty average size to start off with before i became pregnant but i have friends and family who i have seen at the 15th week and they are or were much bigger than I am.. Is this a problem or am i just going to be gaining weight slower? Im just worried that the baby will be very small or somewhat unhealthy? Im eating all the right foods and i see a regular nutritionist but im still worried..

Posted by babykaufman    Monday, October 27, 2008 10:42 AM

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I have been expering some cramping, not really to bad just feels like when I'm on my cycle. Everyone keeps telling me it normal, is it? I have my first appointment on the 5th of this month. I can not wait, I am so excited and nervous.

Posted by AngB09    Sunday, November 02, 2008 10:04 PM

Is drinking tea safe?

I love drinking tea. Is there any type of tea I shouldn't be drinking during my first trimester?

Posted by islagrl    Monday, November 03, 2008 8:26 PM

Charting?

Hi, Everyone has been advising me to chart my ovulation, but what is charting?

Posted by rmiranda23    Monday, November 10, 2008 8:01 AM

colds

what kinds of things can i take or do to help get rid of a bad cold? i have a 3 year old so resting is out of the question. Please help!

Posted by DonnaKatherine    Monday, November 10, 2008 12:59 PM

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Am 35 and have been TTC x8 months without success.   Progesterone 21, my labs, and husbands semen analysis all came back normal.  Also have been timing sex with the clear blue easy ovulation monitor.  My MD says to just keep trying and to come back in Feb '09 if no luck.  Am so frustrated and feel soo very depressed when my cycle comes.  Should we be doing anything else?

Posted by cathh    Thursday, November 13, 2008 11:30 AM

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i was given magnesium hydrochloride pill tablets after visiting the ER for some cramping, i was told to have a minor infection, but i live in germany and theyre form of treatment is severely different from home in the US, does that help the cramping? and is it harmful to take? i was told to take it three times a day, to help relax the placenta while it shifts and stretches.

Posted by SEmommy2b    Friday, November 14, 2008 5:50 AM

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I am 8 wks pregnat and yesterday I had my ultrasound and they had to go internally to see the baby, everything was fine..baby heartbeat 164 heart beats a minute, but today I started spotting, and I don't know what caused it. It's very light, looks like a brown discharge, do I have anything to worry about or is this normal?

Posted by kasiaboba@yahoo.ca    Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:41 PM

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For my past 2 cycles I have been very nauseous around the time I ovulate and it is so bad that I can't even work and I am wondering what could this be I really need help  thanks

Posted by JBaby424    Monday, December 29, 2008 10:23 PM

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why do my doctors keep telling me I shouldn't have any problem concieving, when I've had 2 miscarriages and I only have 1 ovary. I feel like I am getting told a line of crap. We've been ttc for over a year now since the last miscarriage and it isn't working!!!! HELP! What can we do to increase the changes of conceiving?

Posted by pbenden    Saturday, January 03, 2009 6:19 PM

Dr. Ashley Roman

I had Complete Molar Preg. I read somewhere it shown could try again after 6 months to 1 year.. My doctor say wait one year no matter what. I been went to do bloodwork biweekly since D&C last Aug 1st. My number kept go down until Oct 30. It stopped at number 2 and continue on number 2 and last Dec 5th, they told me that I am no longer Molar preg.. after Dec 29th they told me to start go do bloodwork monthly. I kind of not want wait one year to start trying again. I want start sooner. is it safe?

Posted by sweet & simple    Thursday, January 08, 2009 2:51 PM

Ulcerative Collitis and pregnancy

I was diagnosed with ulcerative collitis 2 years ago. I am just stablizing now but still suffer from minor symptoms. I am taking Pentasa, Imuran and Iron supplements and B12  every day. My specialist says that I should just start trying to conceive but I am a little worried about the medication and the possibility of a flare up during pregnancy. What happens if that is the case? do they prescribe Prednisone while pregnant?

Posted by mimo2008    Thursday, January 08, 2009 6:02 PM

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I am 37 1/2 weeks pregnant. As of now my baby is transverse and facing my back....I was advised by my Dr. that I would have to be scheduled for a CLASSIC C/SECTION if the baby had not turned by next week (my understanding of a Classic C/Section is that you are cut horizontally instead of vertically, that it is a much more entailed surgery - longer surgery - more blood loss - more of a risk to mom). This is my 2nd child (my first is 2 years old and was born via emergency c-section). I know this is a BF group - but seems like someone here may be able to shed some light on a CLASSIC C/Section for me....any experiences etc. would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Posted by ACoggins    Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:52 PM

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I have a question. I'm 9 weeks, But i don't feel like I'm pregnant. Is that normal?

Posted by Tyshena28    Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:14 AM

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I am 6wks pregnant with my second child and I just had some brown discharge with a little pain here and there-nothing major. I never had this with my first child, is this perfectly normal at this stage.

Posted by pennks    Thursday, January 29, 2009 9:47 AM

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I am 20 wks pregnant, and I realized there're 2 little lumps developed close to my underarms on both sides....is that normal because of the breast development or should I be alarmed?

Thanks!

Posted by silverplane    Friday, February 06, 2009 11:17 AM

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I am an Ivf paient and my implantation was Jauary 8th. I had my third ultrasound today. They saw a very strong heart beat but they said the baby was not as big as it should be at 8 weeks. The dr. never really explained what this mean? He just told us to expect the worse and be suprised if it works out? I have no idea what I should be feeling or thinking at this poiint? Any adivce?? My next ultrasound is Monay.  

Posted by brudder08    Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:42 PM

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I am 23 weeks pregnant, and I have been taking Vitamin K(600mcg) for over 7 years. What I need to know is...Is this safe for the baby???Please respond! My OB-GYN is always in such a rush I forget to ask her. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and I lost my first baby last June(2008). I do not want to do ANYTHING to put this baby at risk so please reply A.S.A.P. ThankYou! Sincerely,Kara

Posted by KaraJanel    Saturday, March 07, 2009 11:20 AM

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I am mother of three and my youngest is going to be 8. I am not  day late for my period. The symptoms i am having is sore nipples and boobs feeling bloated and feeling like i have started my period for the past week. Could it be possible that i am pregnant? I never felt like this with the others

Posted by oneandonlyyou    Monday, March 09, 2009 2:59 PM

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I had a c-section on 7 weeks ago and I'm still bleeding bright red blood, small to moderate amount, when should I get concerned?  This is my third child but my first c-section. With my other children I stopped bleeding around 4 weeks after delivery.

Posted by big bacons    Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:04 PM

re: Chorio Plexus Cyst or CPC

At our 18 week ultrasound, we were told our baby has two chorio plexus cysts. There were no other "Soft markers" or abnormalities noted. Our early screening tests put us in a very low risk catagory. What is your opinion on getting an amniocentesis in this situation?

Posted by MamaTully    Monday, March 30, 2009 12:03 PM

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I had slight bleeding, only when i wiped, then little (gross but the only way i can describe it) brownish, pinkish snot lite things. The past 3 nights (only) they got bigger about the size of a m&m. Went to the Dr. she did blood work on Monday (3/30/09) and my hormone levels were @ 74,000, went back yesterday (4/02/09) and my hormone levels dropped to 70,000, she said they should have doubled. I'm scared and worried dont really know what this means or what to expect??? I'm 10wks. 3 days.

Posted by hambonez    Friday, April 03, 2009 2:05 PM

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We recently found out my husband is lactose intolerant.  My 8 year old daugher has been all her life.  Our family has switched completely to soy milk.  I was cautioned by one of my friends that I should not be drinking soy milk while pregnant.  This is the first time I have heard this.  I actually prefer soy milk, to cow's milk.  What is the scoop on this, I have read many conflicting opinions.

Posted by him&me08    Friday, April 24, 2009 8:15 AM

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We just learned I am pregnant and estimate about 6-7 weeks along.  (My period was all over the place in the six months since I got off the patch, even skipping an entire month at one point so won't know how far along exactly until we go to see the doc.)  We have an appointment scheduled with the doc for next week but wondered if it might be worth waiting to go in for a couple more weeks so we can get a better ultrasound photo of the baby.  Do you have any thoughts on the ideal time (9 weeks in, etc.) to go in and see the doc for the first time?

Posted by abain    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 2:58 PM

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Once having an IUD removed whats the timeframe of becoming pregnaunt?

Posted by Johnsbride06    Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:29 PM

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I am 16 and 3 days pregnant and i have been getting dizzy for 3 days now. I know i can get dizzy and sick to my stomach if you lay on your back, but i have been getting dizzy out of no where when i am standing up or sitting down. For example me and my spouse went grocery shopping and we stopped to look at something and then i moved just barely and almost fell over cause i got dizzy, what does that mean? is there anything i can do to prevent that?

Posted by momm884    Saturday, May 09, 2009 6:04 PM

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I am newly pregnant with my 3rd child and I am really not looking forward to the time that comes after having my baby. What I mean is after my 1st and 2nd baby I had lost alot of hair in the front and clumps come out even just running my fingers through my hair. Now Im due to have my 3rd in November of this year and I have a really important  date coming up in July of 2010. Now I was wondering what am I deficient in like my body what am I lacking why my hair continues to fall out because this carries on for a year post baby. Is there any supplements that I can take afterward that can make my hair not fall out???

Posted by Kimolicious    Saturday, May 16, 2009 4:59 PM

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I'm about 6 weeks along and just read about Hepatitis B being passed to the child during childbirth.  When I was 10 I contracted Hepatitis B from a cousin that I shared a cup with.  I was told that I could never give blood because I was a carrier.  Obviously I plan to tell my OB about this, but my question is, should I go in to see her immediately?  My first appointment isn't until June 11th.  Should I get in there for treatment as soon as possible or just wait for that first appt.?

Posted by giggles09    Monday, May 25, 2009 10:14 AM

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I just found out that I am five weeks. It was a total surprise but we are very excited. For years I have smoked one pack of cigarettes a day. Since I found out 4 days ago I have cut back to 4-5 cigarettes a day and am hoping to be smoke free inside of a week. Is it terrible for me not to quit cold turkey? I dont want to damage my poor baby this early on. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you, xjessickax

Posted by xjessickax    Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:31 AM

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I have never ever been regular.  I normally get it about maybe twice or three times a year maybe more depending. However I havn't had one since Dec.25.  I have never gone this long without anything (nothing).  Four of five days ago my boobs have really been hurting.  I'm scared to pee on a stick and it come out negative, because a while ago my ob/gyn told me that when i was trying i would probably have to come in to get tested because my body is so weird the stick would probably always show negative... I made an appt with a doctor for June 25th.  Due you think it would be a possiblity that it is true we have been trying for about a year now.  I just don't wanna be dissapointed.

Posted by sfimpler    Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:14 PM

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i was wanting to know if raising ur arms above ur head is really bad 4 u while ur pregnant??

Posted by kirstenjclover    Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:43 PM

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I went to the emergancy room on the 19th of june and at that time I was 12 weeks.I went because I started spotting.The doctor said I had" a blood spot just to the outside." But he didn't say to the outside of what?! I had an ultrasound done then and the tech asked me to raise my right arm and he scanned just under my ribs. Why? I have a doctor that I will be going to soon but I thought I would ask now too.

Posted by deanal1    Saturday, July 04, 2009 12:09 AM

hair removal creams

I have looked in all my baby books trying to find out if it is okay to use Nair.  I have used it on my bikini line for years and want to know if I should switch?  Will it harm the baby if continue to use?

Posted by furnajen    Saturday, July 04, 2009 11:22 AM