Our Experts Answer 2nd & 3rd Trimester Q and A
Ask Dr. Bob Smells, pregnancy, nausea and partners Why these three Ts are essential to a successful pregnancy
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Ask the Crisis Pregnancy Experts (Visit Debbie and Mara's page) Another pregnancy after a baby dies Finding a high-risk obstetrician How to be a NICU mom Relinquishing a baby for adoption
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Ask the Doula (Visit Kerry's page) How can I induce labor? I need help controlling rage during pregnancy Is there help for swelling hands and feet? Is getting a tatoo okay when pregnant? What will encourage a posterior baby to turn?
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Ask the Fitness Expert (Visit Alex's page) Can I ski while pregnant? Exercises to tone up for labor How can I prevent stretch marks? How much can a pregnant woman swim? What is a safe heart rate zone?
Pull down for second & third trimester fitness questions...
Is this activity safe during pregnancy?
Are there stomach exercises I can do while pregnant?
Are workouts on a big ball okay?
Back hurt; okay to walk during pregnancy?
Bikram Hot Yoga during pregnancy?
Can I continue kickboxing through pregnancy?
Can I continue my caregiving job?
Can I continue my Pilates video?
Can I continue running track while pregnant?
Can I dance during pregnancy?
Can I ski while pregnant?
Can I snowmobile during pregnancy?
Continue bowling through a high risk pregnancy?
Continue indoor climbing this pregnancy?
Continue indoor rock climbing while pregnant?
Continue mountain biking in early pregnancy?
Continue my lotte berk through pregnancy?
Continue routine while pregnant with twins?
Heavy farm work harmful during pregnancy?
Is it okay to do situps while pregnant?
Is it safe to run during pregnancy?
Is soccer a safe sport during pregnancy?
Jumping during pregnancy
What about sit-ups and crunches during pregnancy?
What precautions to continue kickboxing?
Will it be harmful to race during pregnancy?
Pregnancy fitness facts
Are there stomach exercises I can do while pregnant?
Body fat analysis during pregnancy
Does fitness during pregnancy help later?
Diet and exercise during pregnancy
Exercises to tone up for labor
Fitness during a high risk pregnancy
Fitness for the pregnant athlete
High intensity exercise during pregnancy
High risk and fitness questions
Home fitness workout plan
How can I prevent stretch marks?
How much can a pregnant woman swim?
How much can I do now that I'm pregnant?
How much lifting is safe during pregnancy?
Questions about disastasis
Is 4 kg too much to gain in a month?
Is swimming a good option for me?
Is there a healthy way to gain weight?
Pregnant and gaining weight after knee injury
Should I ignore hunger pangs?
Strained intercostal muscles and pregnant
Wanting to exercise, but pregnant with back injury
What is a good fitness program for pregnancy?
What is a safe heart rate zone?
What shoes are best during pregnancy?
Will colon removal affect getting pregnant or pregnancy?
Will coconut milk help with hereditary hair loss?
Food, supplement & medication questions
Are these medicines harmful to baby?
Can I take too much calcium?
How much coffee can I drink?
Is decaffeinated green tea okay during pregnancy?
Is pop better than nothing?
What about diet colas?
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Ask the Lactation Consultant (Go to Anne's page) Can I breastfeed with breast implants? Can I increase milk supply during pregnancy? Can I nurse if I've had nipple rings? Nursing while pregnant What should I expect while tandem nursing?
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Can I breastfeed with breast implants?
Can I continue nursing through a pregnancy?
Can I increase milk supply during pregnancy?
Can I nurse if I've had nipple rings?
Could I have enough milk next baby?
Must nipple piercings heal shut to nurse successfully?
Nursing while pregnant
Should I do anything about the fluid coming from my breasts?
What should I do differently to make breastfeeding work?
What should I expect while tandem nursing?
Will I be able to nurse after a reduction surgery?
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Ask the Midwife (Go to Cynthia's page) How can I get rid of this yeast infection? Do antibiotics harm the baby? Is orgasm safe during pregnancy? What window does my due date have?
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Size & Weight Questions
Could oversized uterus indicate twins?
Fundal height hasn't changed in 2 1/2 weeks
How do I eat so baby will grow?
How do I keep my pregnancy weight gain under control?
Should I be concerned about this weight gain?
What does it mean to measure large?
What's a normal weight gain for pregnancy?
When will I start to show?
Why would I be measuring big?
Why would I measure farther along?
Fitness and nutrition questions
Can I expect my next birth to be like the last?
Does climbing stairs during pregnancy hurt anything?
Is it safe to continue running during pregnancy?
How much can I lift when pregnant?
Will my poor appetite hurt my baby?
Why is it dangerous for a pregnant woman's heart rate to go above 140?
Do certain foods cause contractions?
Is it okay to ride on ATV's?
Medication & Treatment Questions
Backpain - what can I take?
Can I take Immodium for diarrhea
Do antibiotics harm the baby?
How much risk using class C drugs during pregnancy?
Is celexa safe during pregnancy?
Is Lysine safe during pregnancy?
Is it okay to use blue cohosh?
Is Nlite laser treatment safe during pregnancy?
Is Prozac okay during pregnancy?
What can I take for aches/pains and headaches during pregnancy?
Safe to use depilatory cream while pregnant?
Safe to do laser hair removal during pregnancy?
What can I take for constipation?
What can I take to alleviate sinus and sore throat pain during pregnancy?
What over-the-counter medicines can I use for yeast infections?
Will nitrous oxide hurt my baby?
Will prescription pain medication hurt the baby?
Will taking a laxative affect the baby?
Is It Safe Questions
Can I change the litter box?
Can I fly while pregnant?
Douching at the end of pregnancy?
Is caffeine safe for the baby?
Is orgasm safe during pregnancy?
Is it safe to use gloss paint in pregnancy?
Marijuana during pregnancy?
Sex and pregnancy: Can we do it?
Questions About Health Care
Can I check my cervix for dilation?
Do I need to see a doctor?
I can't seem to get a midwife to see, what should I do?
Is 35 weeks too late to change providers?
Should I have a Rhogam shot?
What do you do if you're Strep B positive?
Questions About Tests
How accurate are ultrasounds in determining the sex of the baby?
How accurately does an ultrasound date conception?
How can I determine paternity?
Non-invasive paternity testing
Quad screen test results reliable?
Tuberculosis testing during pregnancy
What Does It Mean?
Feeling great during pregnancy. Is this normal?
Fetus has hiccups. Is this normal?
Hot flashes and tightening stomach?
Placenta previa; brown discharge near delivery. Why?
What does it mean to have a bad taste in your mouth if you're pregnant?
What does it mean to have a soft cervix?
General Pregnancy Questions
8 months pregnant with brown discharge. Is this normal?
Are recurrent yeast infections normal?
Are there natural treatments for kidney infection?
Did infrequent sex cause discharge and itchiness?
Do men have pregnancy symptoms?
Doubts about having a baby
Emotional loss of control during pregnancy?
Information for pregnancy after 35?
Is it normal to be afraid of pregnancy?
Light-headedness caused by pregnancy?
Lower abdominal pain at 16 weeks?
Natural remedy for kidney infection?
Resources for older moms
What is this itchy rash?
Will anything prevent numbness during pregnancy?
Pregnancy complication questions
Are these symptoms of Listeria?
Can we prevent pulmonary atresia?
Could I have low amniotic fluid and IUGR again?
Group B Strep questions
How can I get rid of this yeast infection?
Lowering the risk of toxemia
No safe level of alcohol during pregnancy
Pain in lower belly; What is it?
Should I worry about a high fever during pregnancy?
Throwing up blood; is this normal?
What causes low levels of amniotic fluid?
What can I do to prevent D.I.C.?
Gearing Up For Labor
Can hemorrhoids impair delivery?
Can you help me find a birthing center?
Is a homebirth safe with vaginal varicose veins?
Is a second preterm birth more likely?
Is a VBAC after 3 c-secs possible?
Is it a problem if I gave the wrong date?
Is it okay to use blue cohosh?
Starting dilation - how far away is labor?
Vaginal delivery after colon resectioning?
What are the benefits of Red Raspberry Leaf for labor and delivery?
What are the odds having a premature babies in subsequent births?
What is the cost of delivery at your birthing center?
What's the due date mean?
When is my "real" due date?
When should I pack my hospital bag?
Where is the best place to give birth?
Will another C-section be necessary?
Will black cohosh help start labor?
Birth and labor questions
What is a mucus plug?
What does effaced mean?
Do you dilate before effacing?
Should she ask to be induced?
How can I ripen my cervix?
Will this help labor get started?
Will labor start when I lose my mucus plug?
Can I labor in water during a VBAC?
Can you not know when your water breaks?
Can you explain the term "slow labor?"
What is the best anesthesia for a C section?
What are the pros and cons of IV fluids during labor?
Fetus/baby questions
Can a fetus get shaken-baby syndrome?
Can an ultrasound show you early than you are?
Does crying a lot hurt my baby?
Does shingles cause problem for the fetus?
Kicked in the stomach -- is the baby okay?
How strong is the umbilical cord?
Smoking and pregnant - what do I do?
Why do malnourished women still have large babies?
Why is my baby small for gestation?
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Ask the Nutritionist (Visit Kim's page) Can I eat any lunch meats? Can I lose weight while pregnant? How much soda is okay during pregnancy Is mayonnaise safe to eat during pregnancy? Is tuna safe to eat during pregnancy?
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Anorexia and Pregnancy
Are fish oils safe during pregnancy?
Are protein drinks dangerous during pregnancy?
Can I eat any lunch meats?
Can I eat Chinese food while pregnant?
Can I eat garlic or hot peppers during pregnancy?
Can I get too much calcium during pregnancy?
Can I take too much Vitamin C during pregnancy?
Can I lose weight while pregnant?
Can only eat fatty foods
Continue supplements during pregnancy
Do these cause birth defects?
How much soda is okay during pregnancy
Is bee pollen unsafe during pregnancy?
Is caviar safe during pregnancy?
Is Krill Oil supplement safe?
Is mayonnaise safe to eat during pregnancy?
Is my CFS diet safe for the baby?
Is peppermint tea safe during pregnancy?
Is stevia safe during pregnancy
Is tuna safe to eat during pregnancy?
Is weak tea okay instead of water?
Nutrition suggestions for a pregnancy vegetarian?
Plums, peanuts, eggs and MSG during pregnancy
Should I avoid peanuts during pregnancy?
Should I check for lysteria?
Vitamin requirements for pregnancy?
Wanting to stay slim during pregnancy
Weight gain during pregnancy?
What should her diet include during pregnancy
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Family Pet Expert Visit Jennifer's page Cleaning up after dog okay during pregnancy? Cats during pregnancy How can we prepare our labs for baby?
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Ask about Relationships Go to Carol's page He is afraid of commitment How can we put a baby in this turmoil? Is there a "cure" for fear of pregnancy? My husband doesn't want this baby
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Ask the Sexperts -- (Visit Anne & Cathy's page) How can I make time for sex? How can moms model positive sexual behavior?
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Ask About Ultrasound Visit Jane's page Three lines, but boy dreams! Monitoring competency of cervix following LEEP Is u/s sex determination accurate? What causes fluid in the fetal kidneys? Why order another type of u/s?
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General ultrasound questions
Are many ultrasounds harmful?
Biggest fear is the actual birth
Does heartrate drop as the baby gets older?
First ultrasound at 26 weeks
Head circumference is in the low percentiles
How do level I and II u/s differ?
Is 4D u/s related to hearing problems in newborns?
Is the u/s or wheel more accurate?
Should I have a level II ultrasound?
Too heavy for an ultrasound?
U/s or DNA tests for paternity?
Was this facility reputable?
What is a "wet reading"?
Why order another type of u/s?
Will tipped uterus hinder u/s?
Will u/s dating determine paternity?
Diagnostic concerns
A rim of fluid around head
Are dilated kidneys normal?
Baby has large ventricles in brain
Baby missing hand due to amniotic banding
Calcification in a fetal heart?
Do calcium deposits on the heart point to Downs?
Does a 2 vessel umbillical cord signal problems?
Extra fluid in one kidney
How low can amniotic fluid go?
How common is subchorionic hematoma?
Monitoring competency of cervix following LEEP
Placenta covering internal os
The baby has no stomach?
Two vessels or three in umbilical cord?
What causes fluid in the fetal kidneys?
What is amniotic band syndrome?
What is a hematoma on the uterine wall?
What is a subchorionic hemorrhage?
What is a venous lake?
What is lateral ventricle measurement?
What does enlarged renal pelvis mean?
What does "prominent kidneys" mean?
What does this mean about the ovaries?
Gender determination questions
U/s says girl; husband says boy!
Can I be confident it is a girl?
Can I tell gender by heart rate?
Can the doctor be wrong about gender?
Can we know the sex before deployment
Could an amnio be wrong about gender?
Could the technician be wrong about gender?
Does a fast heartbeat mean a girl?
Hoping this gender determination is wrong!
Is a "turtle" a definite boy sign?
Is it a boy or a girl?
Is it safe to buy pink?
Is u/s sex determination accurate?
Wait till 22 weeks to find out the sex?
Dreams
Believe the u/s or the dreams?
Dream of child with male and female genitals
Dream of happy, healthy kids
Dream one sex; have the other?
Dreaming of giving birth on Dec. 23rd
How accurate are gender dreams?
How true are dreams?
Is this dream promising twins?
Is worry filtering into my dreams?
Please help interpret this dream
Prophetic dream of another girl
Sharing my dream...
Should I believe ultrasound or dreams?
Three lines on the u/s, but boy dreams!
Vivid dreams of a girl, but...
What do these scary dreams mean?
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