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  • Things You Can and Can't (Or Shouldn't) Do During Pregnancy

    Do you wonder what you should/shouldn't or can/can't do during pregnancy? We have just the list for you. From the don'ts to the "think twice," you'll find it here.

  • 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

  • Is Zantac150 Safe While Pregnant?

    QUESTION

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

  • 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.

  • Flying Overseas When "Newly" Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    My husband and I had planned to go to Holland, about a six to seven hour plane ride with a six hour time difference from us here in New York.

    Is it advisable to fly during the first few weeks of the pregnancy or is in better to stay home?

  • What Can I Do About Constipation During the First Trimester?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am in my first trimester; about 5 weeks now. I am experiencing bad constipation! I have tried everything from fiber cereals to Metamucil and drinking plenty of water. It feels like nothing is working. I have used enemas in the past and they have worked.

    Can I use one now to relieve the pain? Is this safe for the baby?

  • Can I Touch Cat Litter?

    QUESTION

    Dear Pet Expert,
    I'm 3½ months along with my first child. My husband and I just got a new kitten, and I've had seven different relatives tell me that I can't touch cat litter. Is there any truth to this anymore, or was this a problem years ago and the new litter has different effects, or is it just the urine?

    Is there anything else I should know about kittens and pregnancy? Is there any possibility of baby developing allergies because we have a cat?

  • 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.

  • Is Lysine Safe During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have herpes and to avoid outbreaks, I take large doses of Lysine as soon as I start to feel an outbreak coming on. Also, if I feel a cold coming on, I take large doses of Echinacea to ward off the cold. Are these things safe while pregnant and how much does the dosage matter?

  • Vet Tech work while pregnant

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Recently found out I am pregnant. I am probably about 5-6 wks. I work as a veterinary technician. I haven't been to my first appointment yet but was wondering about my job risks.

    I work mostly with dogs and cats. Daily job duties can include: cleaning cages and litter boxes, walking dogs, using strong cleaning agents and disinfectants such as bleach pine sol and roccal, sweeping & mopping, restraining animals (including dogs big and small as well as aggressive animals), taking x-rays, assisting in surgeries, dealing with bodily fluids of all types.

  • Dying For A Change: Hair Color and Your Pregnancy

    If you're like many women, bleaching, dying, or highlighting your hair may be a regular part of your beauty regime. And if you're like most pregnant women, you probably have some hesitation or even a fear about continuing to color your hair while baby is in tow. Read on for tips to minimize baby's risk and for safe coloring alternatives.

  • Running a Marathon?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I have been training for the NYC marathon and have completed two marathon's in the past 10 months. I am not a competitive runner, but enjoy marathon running and finished both marathon's in just under 5 hours. I just found out that I am pregnant and will be 6 weeks pregnant during the upcoming run. Both my primary care and OB/GYN had no objections. Both also advised that I be careful not to dehydrate.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!