September 2007 - Posts
Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:31 PM
Q: I've heard that Kegel exercises make giving birth easier and less painful. How should I do these? Any other exercises that will help during labor? Maria Kammerer, CNM : This is actually a common misconception -- Kegel exercises are usually recommended
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Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:55 PM
Q: I know that Kegel exercises are important after I give birth, but how exactly should I do them? Maria Kammerer, CNM : Kegel exercises are important because they strengthen or maintain pelvic muscles, and can help avoid incontinence issues. The best
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Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 1:40 PM
Q: I'm nervous about taking medication during pregnancy. Any ideas for treating a headache without meds? Maria Kammerer, CNM : Good thinking -- I definitely recommend trying non-pharmacological pain relief methods first. These are also great techniques
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Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:43 PM
Q: Is it okay to use a vibrator while I’m pregnant? I haven’t asked my doctor yet. I am only seven weeks along, and I have already used one once. -- anonymous Nestie Dr. Pam Spurr : Unless your doctor or health care provider has specifically asked you
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Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 1:23 PM
Q: My doctor said it's normal for a newborn's eyes to appear crossed at first, but it's been seven months and my baby's eyes still don't line up. Should I be worried? Dr. Leigh Serra : You're right -- it is normal for one or both of a newborn's eyes to
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Posted Monday, September 24, 2007 6:06 PM
Q: I'm very confused about my due date. I found out I was pregnant a week ago. I saw a nurse practitioner and she told me that I would have a ultrasound in two weeks to see how far along I am. My husband came home from deployment on July 1st. [ Today's
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Posted Monday, September 24, 2007 5:14 PM
Q: I'm having trouble getting pregnant, and it's starting to really stress me out. Is this going to make it even harder to conceive? How can I get the stress under control? Dr. Joseph Hill : Some fast facts about stress and infertility: Infertility causes
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Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 5:58 PM
Q: Since getting pregnant, I've been getting so many headaches. What's going on? Maria Kammerer, CNM : There are several potential causes for increased headaches in pregnancy. Fluctuating hormones , drops in blood sugar, dehydration , stress/worry , and
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Posted Friday, September 07, 2007 3:30 PM
Q: My last period was more than seven weeks ago. I've taken multiple tests, including a blood test and all have been negative. With my son, I did the same thing and couldn't get a positive test until I was 9 weeks. I have vaccinations for school that
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Posted Friday, September 07, 2007 11:08 AM
Q: Can I give my baby juice? Do I need to water it down? Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD : You should never give juice to a baby under six months of age. There is no nutritional reason to do so, except if your baby is constipated and then small amounts of prune
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Posted Thursday, September 06, 2007 1:35 PM
Q: What kind of iron supplements are available for pregnant women? Dr. Ashley Roman : Iron can be supplemented in several ways. Ferrous sulfate (325 mg twice a day) is one of the more common regimens for the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. If this
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Posted Thursday, September 06, 2007 1:24 PM
Q: What are the guidelines for healthy eating during pregnancy? I want to eat right... but what does that really mean? Denise Gershwin, CNM : Good nutrition during pregnancy is essential -- the nutrients you give your body are the building blocks of strong,
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Posted Thursday, September 06, 2007 1:20 PM
Q: What about fish? I know that fish is healthy and good for me and my baby, but I’m worried because I have also heard that certain kinds of fish may contain too much mercury. What kinds of fish are okay to eat during pregnancy and which should I avoid?
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