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  • 48-Year-Old is a New Mom After Unexpected Pregnancy

    At first, Robin Brussel thought she was experiencing perimenopause. Hormonal changes at the age of 47 aren't uncommon after all. Surprise!

  • Maintaining Weight During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Hi,
    I'm 26 years old and almost six weeks pregnant with my first baby. I have always been very overweight, and have tried everything to lose the extra pounds. I have been very dedicated, especially when I knew I wanted to conceive, to losing weight but no matter how hard I try, absolutely nothing works.

  • End the Pre-Pregnancy Weight Plateau

    QUESTION

    Hello,

    I am 26 years old and obese. I have been working hard to get to a healthier weight before my husband and I start trying to conceive. I have lost 15 pounds so far but the holidays have slowed my progress. I haven't gained any back, but I haven't lost any in over a month now. I am sticking with my work out routine and back on track with my eating habits.

  • Abbie's Arrival: A Home Birth Story

    Emma was considered high risk this pregnancy. Most people told her to just suck it up and have a c-section. She chose to follow her gut instincts, and fight for what she felt was right, even if it went outside of what most people consider "normal" for today's child bearing mothers.

  • National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

    Did you know that nearly seven babies will die before their first birthday for every thousand who are born in the U.S.? In recognition of September as the National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, I'd like to share some SMART tips to pregnant women:

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry Four

    This is going to be more complicated then I thought. Already I am running into difficulties to just getting my records sent to the right office.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry Five

    Well, now that my OB/GYN has my records, I called my doctor's nurse and spoke to her about being pregnant again and asking about where we should go from here.

  • Tristine's Triumph Entry Six

    I went in today and got my blood drawn. They called me with the results. My HCG is fine but my progesterone is low.

  • Finding a High-Risk Obstetrician

    QUESTION

    Dear Experts,
    I am thinking about getting pregnant, but my last two pregnancies have been very complicated. My first daughter came at 26 weeks and had to stay in the NICU for 4 months following her birth. She weighed 1 pound 13 ounces.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry Seven

    I went into the doctor's office today to get another blood draw. I asked the tech if the tests would be rushed like last time since my nurse never mentioned it to me.

  • Bed Rest

    Bed rest will differ from woman to woman and may range from simple periodic resting at home to full bed rest and monitoring in a hospital.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry Four

    This is going to be more complicated then I thought. Already I am running into difficulties to just getting my records sent to the right office.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 24

    I think I have been getting used to the roller coaster ride. But I also feel things settling down on the home front some. My in-laws have been wonderful to help me out and my husband has seemed in a way better mood.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry Ten

    I woke up this morning and took my shot, and all my other meds. Things were going ok until I went to the bathroom and noticed some spotting.

  • Finding a High-Risk Obstetrician

    QUESTION

    Dear Experts,
    I am thinking about getting pregnant, but my last two pregnancies have been very complicated. My first daughter came at 26 weeks and had to stay in the NICU for 4 months following her birth. She weighed 1 pound 13 ounces.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 22

    Over the last two days, I have been feeling something odd. I saw my doctor today so I talked to him about this new feeling because it reminds me of the feeling I had when Gabe was delivered.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry Eight

    I got a call from the OB/GYN's office and they said I should come in tomorrow to meet with the doctor! Ahh....finally....a chance to get my questions answered.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 37

    I had my final physical therapy appointment this week. It went rather quick. I haven't been able to keep up with the harder exercises, but I have been doing my best to do what light exercises I can. My therapist was so nice though and said I can call her anytime if I have questions or concerns.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 21

    I want off this roller coaster ride! It seems like my husband and I have been running into more frustration with each other. But at least he has opened up (rather loudly and full of rage) about what has been bothering him lately.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry Seven

    I went into the doctor's office today to get another blood draw. I asked the tech if the tests would be rushed like last time since my nurse never mentioned it to me.