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Worried About 2nd Labour?

I’m 38w 4d, have been 3/5 engaged for about 2-3 weeks, baby is in a great position apparently with not far to turn and have been have loads of braxton hicks and bowel movements for over a week. I’m...

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Am I Pregnant Or Am I Just Sick?

I think I might be pregnant, but I think I also might be sick. for the pregnancy part, my stomach has been hurting (like a pain, but the pain is going from upper stomach in the morning, to lower...

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Fainting During Pregnancy?

I am 29 weeks pregnant with my third pregnancy. This morning I was helping out at my older son’s preschool. I was standing in one place for about 10 minutes (my knees were not locked) when all of a...

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How Should I Go About Breastfeeding?

Please don’t judge, but I’m sixteen years old about to have a baby. That’s not the topic of the question so I don’t expect any feed back on that. I’m due in three weeks, and basically I’ll have eight...

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Wanting Baby Number 3 But Scared..?

Hi, i’m 30 this year, have two adorable boys, one who of 7 and the other nearly 2. Myself and my husband would love to try for another baby but I have fears… My pregnancies have been straight forward,...

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I Got Three Questions Concerning My One Month Old Preemie( 8weeks) Daughter...

okay my first question is my daughter always seems to have a stuffy nose we use suction and saline drops but it only helps for a short while then shes stuffed up again to the point where she wakes up...

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One Very Faint Positive, 5 Negatives…?

AF was due on 3/23. On the 25th I got a very very faint positive on a PT but every test since has been negative. The 27th I had light pink spotting, then later on that day dark brown heavy bleeding...

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40 Weeks And 4 Days Over Due, Should Water Be Broken By Midwife?

I’m 40 weeks and 4 days over due with my 2nd baby. With my first I had him at 39 weeks so I’m a little shocked that this baby is late. I always thought the 2nd baby came sooner. I’m having no signs of...

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My Baby Is Not Getting Full Off My Breast Milk And Still Cries After A Hour...

I pumped my breasts to test it out. My baby had a whole bottle of my breast milk. Afterwards I burped him and everything. He was still bawling and smacking his lips for more food. I gave him only 30 ml...

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Breast Feeding Question !?

I have been breast feeding for a month now, & I used the nipple sheild & also pump. I have been having terrible aches in my breast for the past couple of days, is it because I may be drying up?...

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Son Has Diarrhea But Neither Of Us Can Miss Work?

My son has had massive explosive diarrhea for the last few days which means we can’t send him to daycare this morning. My husband is already at work. He’s losing his job in a few weeks but got in...

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Feet Swelled Last Night At 3 Months Pregnant?

I am 12 weeks pregnant. Yesterday I had to drive an hour away to see my brother graduate from college. I chased my 2 year old at the graduation party from 3pm to 7pm, didn’t get the chance to sit down...

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Pregnancy With Mirena?

I’m pretty much freaking out and stressing myself out.I have had Mirena since Dec 2010..I’ve had a regular period ever since I’ve gotten it which is the 5th of every month.The last time i had sex was...

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Is It Normal To Bleed During A Pap Smear Not After?

Is it normal to bleed during a pap smear?? As soon as the nurse touched my cervix it bleed and the brush thingy was covered in blood i have had no bleeding since or after the smear only when having it...

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Took A Birth Control Pill Late, Now Spotting?

I have been on the same birth control for almost 2 years now, but recently because of starting a new job I forgot to take my pill in the morning and took it in the evening. Two days later when I went...

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Massive Breastfeeding Issues?

My daughter is 1 month old. well i have been breastfeeding and trying my best to keep at it but it seems all we have is issues. in the hospital she would only latch on for a couple minutes at a time....

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Flying International With 2 Month Old?

Hi, i need tips n advise on travelling internationally with my 2 month old. Im really nervous. Its a 5 hr journey fr a start then transit bout 4 hrs then 14 hour journey ……..im breastfeeding her, with...

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Is This Healthy In Our Relationship?

My boyfriend and I have been best friends since we were five years old. We’ve liked each other a lot for almost two years. We’ve been dating for over four months. Its a long distance relationship but...

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Is It Okay To Stand For 9 Hours A Day For 5 Days A Week While Pregnant? ?

I’m 18, this is my first pregnancy. I work at Adroit Medical Systems where we fold medical blankets and things. We stand in one place for nine hours. I get almost 5 hours of sleep a night, wake up at...

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Can You Get This While Pregnant?

Can you have a normal (HEAVY) period & excruciating (on a scale of 1-10 I’d say my period pains about an hour ago were like a 3 million, no exaggeration ;D) Like my period is Quite heavy, bright...

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After Not Pumping Or Breast Feeding For Over Six Months Milk Is Still...

My 9 month old was in the nicu for 11 weeks and I pumped while she was in the hospital but discontinued after about 10 weeks due to very low milk supply (3 ounces total in 24 hour period) She is now...

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Breastfeeding Questions (different Ones)?

I’m having a bit of hard time right now. My son is a bit over 2 weeks old, I have been breastfeeding him constantly (no pumping or giving him pacifier or etc) but it seems like my milk is starting to...

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My Newborn Eating Too Much?

Im breastfeeding hes been eating for about an hour , hour and a half now.. He still wants to keep eating. ===> Click Here To Get Breastfeeding Tips <===

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Really Need Some Lactation Help Please!?

My son just turned a week old on Thursday and my milk fully came in on that day. My breasts were very full, heavy, and I even leaked all over my shirt that night because I was too tired to find a bra...

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Metronidazole During Pregnancy?

I am 37 weeks pregnant with BV, which I hear is common. I was given metronidazole vaginal gel for it. However, I am currently doing a 24 hour urine test to check for protein followed by a blood test...

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Alcohol & Breast Feeding?

I’ve had 4 small bottles of wkd tonight that are around 5% I think. I’m waiting to go to bed but will need to pump my breasts 1st, my last drink was around an hour ago and have just had food. If I pump...

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Alcohol & Breast Feeding?

I’ve had 4 small bottles of wkd tonight that are around 5% I think. I’m waiting to go to bed but will need to pump my breasts 1st, my last drink was around an hour ago and have just had food. If I pump...

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Alcohol & Breast Feeding?

I’ve had 4 small bottles of wkd tonight that are around 5% I think. I’m waiting to go to bed but will need to pump my breasts 1st, my last drink was around an hour ago and have just had food. If I pump...

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My Cycle After Breastfeeding, Baby Is 22 Months And Going Through A Super...

I on my cycle after breastfeeding , child is now 22 months and am going through a super absorbancy tampon and pad in about 45 minutes. was wondering if i am going to be ok? ===> Click Here To Get...

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Why Are Some People So Rude Towards Those Who Breastfeed In Public?

1. If your with your baby at restaurant and he/she is crying and obviously hungry I would assume you had a bottle along with you and that you would feed your baby. So if you breastfeed you are just...

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4 Week Old Just Ate 5 Oz, Going On 2 More Within 1 Hour?

I’m breastfeeding, but I needed to catch up on some things so I pumped 5 oz. He gave it to her and she was a bit fussy but sleepy so I rocked her to sleep. Laid her down and she was sleep for maybe 15...

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Am I Pregnant Or Not ?

i used the urine pregnancy test and it showed me a positive …….10 minutes later i tried again and it showed me a negative …….after about an hour i tried again it showed me a negative again…….how do i...

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Do You Think Shes Pregnant Yes Or No..and Give Reasons Why If You Dont Mind?

ok so last thursday(march 3rd) a day after my girl friends period ended(her period started on saturday feb 26) we had sex. I ejaculated an hour or two before i went to her house. I used a condom and...

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Questions About Pumping?

I breast feed my 6 week old son. He will eat about every 3 and a half hours for 45 mins to an hour, or every 2 hours for about 30 mins, depending on the day and how good/bad of a mood he is in. Next...

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Is This Dangerous For My Baby?

Today he is one week and three days old. He eats consistently throughout the day, but he only sleeps for maybe an hour or two. He’s already a night sleeper (I am so lucky). Anyways…because he sleeps at...

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2 Breastfeeding Questions.?

My son is 3 weeks old. 1. I formula feed him and breastfeed him every meal. When I breastfeed him he prefers the left breast and when I try to give him the right one he absolutely hates it and refuses...

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Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum Depression? My daughters doctor suggested to me that i may have Postpartum Depression I was doing some research and every website I looked at so far has mentioned ” difficult bonding with...

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Breastfeeding And Pumping…when Do I Do Each?

I have a 3 month old exclusively breastfed daughter. I would like to start pumping to create a supply I can freeze so dad and grandma can feed her once in awhile (and when I need to be away from her...

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How Can I Get My Baby To Breastfeed Faster?

My daughter is 11 weeks old and i pump my breast milk because it always takes her about an hour to breast feed, now my milk supply has slowed down and I am wanting to increase my supply, I would like...

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Is Breast-feeding All Of The Time Practical?

I am just wondering if anyone ever had a problem with this too! I would like to just exclusively breast-feed my baby because of all of the wonderful benefits of it. But I’m concerned about being able...

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When To Have The Visitors Start Coming In?

OK so im 33 weeks pregnant today so I have some time to think about it. But I recently switched hospitals and am not sure of what their visitors policy is( we have a tour of the birthing center next...

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Is Moderate To Severe Swelling In The Calves And Ankles Normal While...

During pregnancy, my left leg swelled. After pregnancy, it still swelled. I had vein surgery and had no problems for about 5 months. Both of my legs then began swelling. They have been swelling off and...

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Intercourse On The Day Of Ovulation…chances Higher?

Okay my last period was march 16th and i get my period ever 26 days and i was supposed to get my period yesterday and i usually wake up and have my period but i didnt have my period so i got to...

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How Long Into The Pregnancy Did You Start Prenatal Vitamins?

I’m 11 weeks prego and haven’t started prenatal vitamins. My doc gave me a prescription, but I have had such bad morning (24 hour) sickness, I’m affraid they are going to make me sicker. ===> Click...

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Is This Implantation Bleeding, The Beginning Of A Miscarriage Or Normal?

I’m five weeks pregnant and have been having short cramps every so often, but someone told me that could be implantation or my uterus stretching so I didn’t think anything of it. The first text I took...

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Period In The Six Days After D&c?

I had a D&C on Thursday after 11 weeks pregnant , but the pregnancy was stopped at the 9th week. At 11 week I found out and did the D&C. Everything went fine and I went home one hour latwe.I...

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Why Do I Care About Her So Much?

Okay, first off I don’t think I have many issues.. I am 21, I drink a little but don’t do drugs or anything.. I have been hanging out with this one girl for months who is absolutely normal, 100%...

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Did You Find Truth In What People Say ‘get Lost Of Sleep Now As You Wont Get...

i was tired all the time trhoughout my pregnancy. i pee a lot anyway but it went to every half hour during the night from about 20 weeks. i had spd so this stopped me getting comfortable in bed too. so...

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7 Wk Old Acting Hungry Every 1.5 Hours! Breastfeeding…thinking About Formula.?

My husband and I are on our first child! She is 7 weeks old. I’ve recently (last couple of weeks) started trying to pump to get my milk supply up and get bottles for her. The pumping is very difficult...

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Waking My Daughter Up For Feeds Or Just Let Her Make Her Own “routine”?

Sophia is three months now, i am combined feeding her for reasons i will not get into, she is on average on 60% breast milk half of which is pumped now a days and the rest is formula. the thing is my...

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