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  • Prenatal Vitamins

    Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.

  • Dealing with Morning Sickness

    Morning sickness may involve a lot of nausea and vomiting any time of the day. It affects up to 90% of all pregnant women, usually in the first trimester. Read "Dealing with Morning Sickness Naturally!" for some natural remedies and helpful tips for dealing with your morning sickness.

  • Using Acupuncture to Enhance Fertility and Treat Common Pregnancy Conditions

    For at least 2500 years, the Chinese culture has used acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to safely and effectively assist in the treatment of infertility, pregnancy, post-partum conditions, and many other gynecological conditions.

  • Guys, Empathy and the First Trimester

    QUESTION

    We are nine weeks pregnant and I feel like @#$#@. My husband doesn't get it. His attitude is that since I don't "look" pregnant then I shouldn't be complaining.

    I'll be honest. Right now I AM a grouch after feeling exhausted, nauseous 24/7, and then trying to juggle my normal routine (at work and home.)

    I don't expect him to make it better but can't a guy have SOME sympathy?

    Grouchy in Maryland

  • Dealing with Pregnancy Nausea

    QUESTION:

    Dear Livitician,
    I have just found out I am about 5 weeks pregnant. I'm suffering from nausea (no big surprise there) and food aversion. Nothing seems desirable to me. I'm concerned about eating enough and giving my baby the right nutrition.

    I work full time in retail so it's hard to find the time and energy to cook or to eat full meals. Add to that I can't seem to find room in my stomach for half a can of soup and I'm at a bit of a loss.

  • Weird Symptoms After Starting Birth Control.

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I started birth control 1 week and 4 days ago. After the 1st week I felt sick to my stomach like heart burn and it doesn't stop. I've also had terrible head aches, shortness of breathe when working out, and nausea. I don't know what it is or what to do.

    I am 18 but my mom doesn't know I'm on birth control and I can't find the time to go to planned parent hood to get checked on.

    Help?

  • 42 and Period Is Late

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 42, I haven't had my period since Jan 22, 2009. I have taken 5 home test (4 negative 1 positive) and went to my DR. and had blood test done, turn out negative too.

    I had half a day of light bleeding, no cramps. My periods are always normal, cramps and all. I feel nausea, heart palpitations, fatigue, and very light fluids (sweet milky) come out of my breast. I just don't know what to do. My period still isn't here and I feel pregnant. However could it be because I am scared I am??

    I don't know, please someone help me.

  • 29 Weeks with Extreme Nausea

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I will be 29 weeks pregnant tomorrow, and am completely miserable. I have been sick since 6w4d and after trying (one I can't remember), Phenergan, Compozine, 4 mg and 8 mg of Reglan, and all the over the counter stuff, I am still really sick.

    I am nauseous pretty much 24 hours a day, and when I do eat, I feel that my food is stuck in my esophagus, and it makes me want to throw up. Sometimes I force myself to throw up because I am so uncomfortable.

  • Nic's Nerves - Not through the sickness yet!

    Well, I thought that I was through the worst of the morning sickness....but I have been proven wrong! The last few days have left me able to do very little except lie around, sleep and catch up on my xmas reading.

    Feeling horribly guilty for my in-action but I'm still terribly happy to be pregnant even if it is tough right now. I'm reasoning that it won't last for ever, and at the very most I shouldn't be this sick for more than a few days, before things start to ease off.

  • Loosing Weight and Nauseous. What Can I Do?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I am one week pregnant. I don't feel like eating anything and am losing weight. What should I do?

  • Loosing Weight and Nauseous. What Can I Do?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I am one week pregnant. I don't feel like eating anything and am losing weight. What should I do?

  • Nic's Nerves - Not through the sickness yet!

    Well, I thought that I was through the worst of the morning sickness....but I have been proven wrong! The last few days have left me able to do very little except lie around, sleep and catch up on my xmas reading.

    Feeling horribly guilty for my in-action but I'm still terribly happy to be pregnant even if it is tough right now. I'm reasoning that it won't last for ever, and at the very most I shouldn't be this sick for more than a few days, before things start to ease off.

  • Garlic and Hot Peppers in Diet

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    Can I really not eat garlic or hot peppers while I'm pregnant? I love both and would really miss them as part of my diet...

    I have already noticed I can't drink any of my teas, either. Is there a tea I can drink other than Green Tea?

  • Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

    Nausea and vomiting usually begins between the first and second missed menstrual period and lasts until about the end of the 3rd month.

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Morning Sickness

    Nausea and vomiting can be one of the first signs of pregnancy, and usually begins around the 6th week of pregnancy. It can occur at anytime of the day, and for most women it seems to stop at the 12th week of pregnancy.

  • Prenatal Vitamins

    Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.

  • Mother Nature Never had Morning Sickness

    Although it had long been considered the stuff of old wives tales and legend, using ginger as a remedy to treat morning sickness is rapidly earning a new respect. New studies have confirmed this natural remedy is an extremely effective treatment for the nausea and vomiting that affects up to 90% of all pregnant women.

  • Depression During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Experts,
    I need some help and I don't know where else to turn. I am 20 weeks pregnant with my first child at age 35 and feel I may have become seriously depressed. I first mentioned this to my OB at about week 8 and he basically blew me off. In all fairness though, it's a group practice and you don't really get to know any of the physicians very well.

  • Sandy's Surprise -- Tossed Around On a Boat

    Maybe I spoke too quickly about getting a handle on the morning sickness. These last couple of days have been really hard! I actually puked a few times, which makes me feel a lot better than when I just feel like I'm being tossed about on a boat.

  • Looking ahead: Signs and Symptoms of Labor

    Even though you've been anticipating the birth of your baby for several months, it may be difficult to tell when labor actually begins. People say, "you'll just know", but that's hardly reassuring. In fact you might feel like rolling your eyes! You will need to interpret your body's changes as labor approaches. Although every woman's pregnancy is unique there are a number of signals your body is gearing up for labor.

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