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  • Retinol and Hyaluronic acid in Beauty Products

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I just found out I am pregnant, very new only about 3 weeks, WOW! I have a concern regarding the beauty products I use - they do contain retinol and my night facial cream contains both Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid. Should I give them to my girlfriend? and if so, what are some safe products to use during pregnancy to help with wrinkles and mild acne?

    Thank you!

  • Pregnant and a Grad Student in Healthcare Field

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am a grad student in an intensive immersion program in the health care field. I just finished my first year and have another year to go...and I just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant. I'm 30, married to a great guy, and I'm extremely excited and ready to have a baby - in most respects, such as I'm 30, all my friends are having babies, we're financially stable, have a ton of family support, etc...

    However, there are a few things I'm nervous about as well...

  • High Zinc Regimen While Pregnant

    QUESTION:

    Dear Livitician,
    I have a zinc deficiency that causes painful canker sores in my mouth. I have been on a physician prescribed high zinc regimen for about 2 years.

    Now that I am pregnant is it sill ok to take a high level of zinc. Is there any point at which it would be considered "too much"?

  • Diflucan During Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I was given two doses of Diflucan 150 mg one week apart at the very beginning of the pregnancy (1st / 2nd week) to treat a yeast infection. I didn't know at that time that I was pregnant.

    I read about the side effects and I'm worried about what's going to happen to the development of the fetus. What are the risks? When would I know I everything is ok with the Baby

  • Using Detox Products While Trying to Conceive

    QUESTION:

    Dear Livitician,
    My wife and I are trying to get pregnant and we have some concerns about an over-the-counter detox/nutritional product that we are taking. The product is called Elemis Silhouette and it contains Gotu Cola, Kelp, and Klamath Lake Algae.

    My wife has been taking the product for a week now and has 3 weeks to go on it. I have done some research on the ingredients and from what I see there is little human research on the product so the generic warning of "avoid if pregnant" shows up.

  • Is Zantac150 Safe While Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Is it safe to take Zantac150 during pregnancy?

  • Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy

    Many people have turned to holistic approaches to health care, which include the use of herbs, as an alternative to traditional medicine. There are some herbs, however, that shouldn't be used during pregnancy. Read "Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy" to learn more.

  • Nicotine Patch OK For Pregnant Women

    The Nicotine patch is OK for pregnant women -- Especially during third trimester, studies shows. Women who just can't quit smoking during pregnancy can now safely turn to nicotine patches for help. Read "Nicotine Patch OK For Pregnant Women" to learn more.

  • Amusement Rides at 22 Weeks

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 22 weeks and rode a ride that is a lot like the haunted mansion at Disney world yesterday. I thought it was a kiddie ride but forgot that there was one section where the ride spins for several seconds.

    Will this cause the baby brain damage? How much buffer will the amniotic fluid give him? I didn't have any cramping or bleeding but I am really scared. I won't ride anymore rides until he is born but I am scared that the damage is done.

  • Hair color and Your Pregnancy

    Research into the effects of hair coloring on baby's health are still somewhat limited,many experts now contend the dyes are most likely safe and that women needn't be afraid to color their world during pregnancy. Read "Dying For A Change: Hair color and Your Pregnancy" to learn more.

  • Conception Countdown: Your Health Questions Answered

    Does "having a baby" top your list of New Year's Resolutions? There's no time like the present to start preparing your body for pregnancy. Whether this is your first time up at bat or you're hoping to conceive your second or subsequent baby, there's plenty you and your partner can do right now to increase your odds of giving birth to a healthy baby.

  • Pregnancy and Methotrexate

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My husband and I have just found out that I am 12-14 weeks pregnant with our first child. This has been completely unplanned as I for the last 2 years have been taking Methotrexate for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, my dose is 20mg per week taken via an injection format.

    When I was originally prescribed the drug we were told that under no circumstances should I think about having children without having come off it for at least 6 months. This was not an issue to us so we had planned our lives around just being the two of us.

  • How Much Risk Using Class C Drugs During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    A friend just discovered that she is pregnant (implantation this past Thursday.) She has been on a class C weight loss drug and though she stopped it as soon as she realized that she might be pregnant she is terrified of the possibility of cardiovascular/neurological complications.

  • Heavy Farm Work Harmful During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi. I work on an organic farm and am about 4 weeks pregnant. I do a lot of heavy lifting throughout the day. When should I begin watching the amount of weight that I lift and what is too much. This is my second season farming so I'm fairly accustomed to heavy lifting, bending, etc.Thanks!

  • Pregnancy and X-rays

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I just found out I am pregnant today and became worried after I realized I have had two x-rays in the past two weeks. I have had dental x-rays and a foot x-ray.

    Is this harmful to my baby? Thank you.

  • Can I Countine With My Current Vitamin Routine?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I just took a home pregnancy test and it's positive. Can I continue my vitamin routine that I have currently?

    I take 1 multi vitamin, 1 super b complex and 1 cinnamon daily. I also take folic acid about once a week with these as well. Do I need to change this????

  • Is It Okay to Use Blue Cohosh?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am currently pregnant with my second child and have had numerous problems with this one, including preterm labor issues around 26 weeks. I have been on terbutaline since that time, even though I don't agree with it. My baby has dropped and has been head down since that time.

    Currently I am experiencing clear fluid leakage and a large decrease in baby's movements. I was monitored today and although the baby's heart rate jumped randomly between 120-180 the two hours I was monitored, I was told that things are fine.

  • Is Jewelry Testing Acid Harmful?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 7 weeks pregnant and I work at a place where we test jewelry with jewelry testing acid. I wear gloves and use a mask, but I am still worried this may be harmful to the baby.

    Can you please tell me if it is ok for me to work with this? Thanks

    Worried Mom to be

  • Are Many Diagnostic Ultrasounds Harmful?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,
    I am Rohit from India. My wife is in the 6th month of pregnancy (on 3rd of this month, 5 months pregnancy completed). My wife has had the following ultrasound in this month:

    • On 4th .. first doctor at native place
    • On 17th .. second doctor at native place

    The first doctor doesn't match our expectations and so we went for second doctor, which indeed is very nice. This was to just have initial check-up in case we plan to have deliver at native place.

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