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Best maternity insurance?

I was wondering what the best health insurance out there for maternity and child birth is? Right now I have pretty basic health insurance, as I am very healthy and don’t need to go to the doctor often, but once I get pregnant (we’re going to try in the next year or so) I plan on switching my insurance so that I’m paying the minimum out of pocket for all (or most of) those doctor’s visits and labs, etc. What is the best provider/what type of coverage should I be looking for? How much did it cost YOU to have a baby (the actual medical bills) and how much should I expect to pay each month for my premium?

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We have Blue Cross Blue Sheild. My first pregnancy cost $387,000.00 because I was in the hospital for 99 days due to complicattons. It only cost us a $50.00 copay, out of pocket, and that’s only because I requested a private room.

Copays for sonograms and OB visits were $15.00. Scripts if needed are $7.00, $15.00, and $30.00 for medicine that is not generic, which is very rare.

Also, both of my girls are covered until age 18 will all doctor visits, no copays.

We pay $240 a month, but my husband gets it through his employer. I’m sure its more if you sign up for a plan individually.

They are the most wonderful plan when it comes to pregnancy. I am extremely high risk and have had 2 pregnancies under this plan, and 2 under another, and this one is in a class of its own.

Good luck!

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Wife of my handsome Army Vet, and Mommy of two gorgeous little girls and two [B,G] angel babies.

What is the best health insurance company to go through for maternity insurance.?

What is the best maternity health insurance company to go to in Tennessee. Me and my hubby want to start having a family and need to get some insurance.

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check out this site.

  www.mostchoice.com/affordable-health-ins…

Maternity Health Insurance?

This is probably a weird place to ask this, but having trouble finding an answer online. I have individual health insurance, and my plan will not cover a pregnancy if conception occurs before 6 months after I add the maternity coverage. I am not currently pregnant, however I would like to begin trying before 6 months from now. Does anyone know of a health care plan that you can add maternity coverage to, and not have a waiting period for conception? For instance, if I opted for extra coverage in October and became pregnant in Dec., could I be covered?

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A lot of Insurances consider a pregnancy a ‘pre existing condition’ and will not cover you if you get pregnant within the first year of getting the Insurance Policy.

I suggest you look into several different policies.

We have Blue Cross PPO and I changed my plan in July and got pregnant in October, it was covered. Pregnancy is automatically covered in my plan, I didn’t have to ‘add’ Pregnancy; it’s part of Blue Cross coverage. Just make sure you have the Insurance for a full 30 days before you become pregnant.

Maybe you should switch to Blue Cross PPO or HMO.

What is the best company for Maternity Health insurance?

I’m not looking to go on medicaid, I don’t want to use taxpayers money if I can afford a reasonable individual health insurance plan. I am very early on in pregnancy and would like to know if anyone knows of a good plan with reasonable rates. I would appreciate it if you had details (plan names). We can afford a deductible of around $4000 or less.

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You may want to try a website that compares multiple companies at once to get you the best price & maternity coverage. I am paying less than ½ after I did.

Go to: http://www.insureme.com/landing.aspx?Ref…

Take care,

Casey

What are my best options for self-employed health insurance with maternity in Illinois?

I am leaving a well paid corporate job with great benefits to work for myself. I was recently married and my wife wants to have children soon. She does not have benefits through her job so I need to ensure we are covered well. What are some great options for affordable health coverage in Illinois that includes maternity and what’s the time frame before maternity coverage kicks in?

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Maternity is very expensive on an individual policy. The wait is usually 1 year, meaning the pregnancy can’t begin until after a year has elapsed. Maternity is about $350 to $450 extra a month. But it is very worth it if there are any complications.

Probably BCBS is your best bet.

You can get a quote by going to www.bcbsil.com, just enter your zip and go from there.

You might consider a high deductible HSA plan too, but you would still need to add maternity to that plan.

What are the Early signs of pregnancy?

ok well its 9 days before my period but i have this weird cramping feeling not painful but i can feel it, and my breast hurt pretty bad they feel heavier and their much firmer i also have a lump in my throat almost evertime i eat but not in the morning please help im freaking out and it way to early to take a test

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i used first response 6 days b4 ur period due because i had lots of symptoms try that in a few days or wait to see if ur period comes

sometimes ur instincts are right so if u feel u are would be a good idea to test as soon as u can x

How soon, after unprotected sex, can pregnancy symptoms begin?

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With my first pregnancy I didn’t feel anything for about 2 weeks after but it was just sore breasts. And then about 8 weeks was when I started with everything else. With this pregnancy I felt nauseous and really emotional about a week after sex.

Pregnancy symptoms week four?

is it possible to NOT be constipated in week four of pregnancy? im getting symptoms but most sites say constipation is an early sign and im, well, not!! help?

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I’ve been pregnant 3 times and have never experienced constipation.

If you are not then that’s great and a good sign that you eat a good diet with plenty of fibre!

Don’t worry too much about what symptoms you are and aren’t having. Every pregnancy is different.

LATE PERIOD. But no pregnancy symptoms…?

no one ever believs me, but I’ve never been late on my period since I was 16..I’m 23 now. I am 4 days late but I have no pregnacy symptoms at all. I keep getting slight cramps, like my period is going to come, but it doesn’t. The last couple of days, I have had really bad cramps after orgasm. I don’t feel stressed. i actually feel pretty good, expect today, I was really really tired. At this point i don’t even feel my period coming at all.

Note, I had a yeast infection recently and I was on antibiotics for it, could that be the reason?

Answer

THAT COULD BE THE REASON BUT TAKE A HPT TO BE SURE!

Pregnancy symptoms!!! am i?

i think i am pregnant. i would of gotten pregnant sept. 25. i missed my period and i have experienced implantation bleeding. my symptoms are: missed period, implantion bleeding, swollen boobs, tender boobs, and vains popped up on boobs, hard stomach, my utures feels kinda swollen, tight, and a little hard, i have headaches, backaches, pee alot more, eat a little more, crave things i hate, mood swings, a pregnancy test trying to show up positive, sick to my stomach alot, pains in my stomach and sides, tired alot more, and just knowing. so am i pregnant? do all these symptoms add up and i should be pregnant? i am so worried.

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is your HPT positive?? what do you mean its trying to be postive? If HPT is positive than yes you are pregnant! Congrats!

How long before pregnancy symptoms first show. Can a girl still concieve on the 1st day of her period?

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I first noticed symptoms about a week and a half after my conception date. (Frequent urination and tender breasts.)

And more than likely, no you can’t conceive on the first day of your period because you’re not ovulating at that time. Ovulating = fertile.

Early pregnancy symptoms?

What are some symptoms? Ive been real tired lately. Moody beyond belief. Just crazy emotions. Weird eating habits. Like i’ll be real hungry and then not at all for a few days. Nauseaous in the mornings…are these symptoms? im about half way through my cycle. So ive been fertile for about 2 weeks or so.

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if you half way through your cycle you will only just be ovulating, and fertile for 2 weeks? you are fertile for a few days before ovulation and the day of ovulation when the egg is released and lives for 12/24 hours

Negative Home Pregnancy test.. 10 points to best answer!?

Okay.. let me start off by requesting that no one answers me in a mean way.. I see how some people react to people’s questions, and if your going to be mean, don’t even bother answering me. I’m scared enough as it is, and you really shouldn’t want to add to it..

With that said, I need your opinion..

Okay.. the last time I had sex was about nine weeks ago.

Afterwards, I started working like crazy, and then dealt with some legal problems (not stressful though.. if that makes sense..) Anyway.. I noticed about a month afterwards that I kept feeling sick at work around the same time. I didn’t think much of it.. and then I noticed my boobs were killing me, the sickness returned full course. Now I’m feeling dizzy and quesy in the morning when I first wake up, and before I go to bed. Over the weekend, I noticed a crusty like appearance on my nipples and when I squeezed them, what looked like a tiny amount of clear liquid came out. I’ve taken about 5 pregnancy tests, and they’ve all come out negative. I’ve got tons of pregnancy symptoms, but keep reminding myself that I can’t be pregnant. I have really irregular periods, and I haven’t had my period for about six months.. but I’ve been pretty much celebate all summer, except that one time nine weeks ago. Last nite, when I was wiping, I noticed a small spot of blood on the TP. Whe
n I wiped again, I had another red dot, and a little bit of white, sticky discharge. Neither of which has returned at all so far today. I’m worried that I might be seriously ill.

Has anyone ever expirienced this? What ended up being wrong with you? I can’t see my Dr for awhile.

Ps.. here’s a list of some of the sympoms I’ve had within the last month.

-Fatigue

-feeling feverish with no temperature

-flu like symptoms

-mild cramping that’s off and on

-bloating

-constipation

-thirst

-a weird “out of it” feeling

-a sense that something isn’t normal

10 points to best answer!

Answer

I had the same problem with my first pregnancy. I took like seven home test and they all came up negative. Then at around the third month I went to the doctor and he suggested I have a blood test done, and sure enough I was pregnant…about four months pregnant.

I would suggest going to have a blood test done. Then you will know for sure if you are expecting. I wish you luck!

Has anybody NOT had nay early pregnancy symptoms, but still were pregnant?

I know it sounds a bit odd, but everyone keeps talking about their early preg symptoms (before af is due, or just after) like nausea, sore boobs, watery cm etc. I dont think i have experienced any of these, so makes me feel like maybe this isnt it (af due in 3 days). But then i thought to myself, maybe everyone doesnt get early preg symptoms? The only thing i have really had is just slightly sore boobs, but not anything out of the ordinary, and never for a long time when it happens, so could just be normal for af.

Just wondering cos all these forums out there people keep saying that they know they are preg cos they could tell by their bodies. Does everyone’s body show signs?

sorry, so long winded heheh

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with my son i had early symptoms such as nausea sore breast ect and negative test till a week late on my period, this time round no symptoms apart from mild cramps a week before af and a sore left breast and a positive at 4 days before missed period i just knew i was pregnant and didn’t get symptoms till i was 7 weeks

Do these sound like pregnancy symptoms to ya’ll?

this would be 5 days after sex (my period ended the day before the sex):

-fatigue (im getting bloodwork thursday to check for other explanations)

-very sore throat in evening (but NO swollen glands like when i usually have a sore throat

-runny runny nose

-night sweats

-very intense sometimes erotic dreams

-heartburn

-tired body/lightheaded

-breakout across face (VERY unusual for me)

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Some of the symptoms could be pregnancy, but it could also be an infection/flu. Wait until the week your period is supposed to start, and take a home pregnancy test. If it comes back negative and you still haven’t started your period after a week, test again to know for sure. Good luck!

Is there a possibility of pregnancy? 10 points best answer!!!?

Well to start my last period was Sept. 29. It should have came on Oct. 30 but never showed up. Also normally I get ewcm when I’m ovulating but I didn’t get it this month or I just wasn’t paying attention. For the past few days I’ve been feeling like I’m going to get my period besides my cramps aren’t as intense and they also come and go. Also my nipples have been hurting not my breast just the nipple. I’ve gained 4lbs in the past 2 weeks. (kind of Bloated) I’ve done went from a size 5 to a 7 which is kind of weird. Period symptoms are similar to pregnancy symptoms which I know. When I was pregnant with my son I thought my period was coming for 3 months until I took the test. Would not ovulating cause you not to get your period? I’ve heard you can get pregnant without ewcm. Is that true? Do you think I should test or wait another week then test? Thanks to all!

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If your last period was Sept 29th you can test now and get an accurate result.

It sounds like early [reg symptoms to me, the cramps, bloating etc and yes you can get preg without ewcm, it can sometimes go un noticed.

I wouldn’t wait any longer you should test asap.

Good Luck!

Pregnancy Symptoms 4 weeks after miscarriage?

hi there

i just wondered if i could possibly be pregnant again i miscarried almost 4 and a half weeks ago naturally and didn’t need a d&c, but the last week i have been feeling or being sick most days my body temperature raised and nipples sore and headaches the same i had when i found out i was pregnant before

Just wondered if any one else has gone through this so early and has any advise

thanks a lot

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It could be your period coming. Or that you are pregnant. Just take a dollar store HPT. Cheap and will ease your mind. If it is negative and you still don’t get your period within a couple weeks I would go buy clear blue digital pregnancy test and take it. Clear blue digital has always been right with me.

How Soon do you start getting pregnancy symptoms…PLEASE answer!!?

….Thanks in advanced

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It depends on the individual, how fast and how high the pregnancy hormones shoots up. With my first child it was about 6-8 weeks (the only symptom was metallic taste in the mouth, and of course missed my period). Second child severe symptoms around 8 weeks (severe morning sickness, my left ovary was swollen like a grapefruit). Usually these symptoms should disappear by the end of 12 weeks of your pregnancy.

My pregnancy symptoms disappeared by 10th week?

My pregnancy symptoms disappeared by 10th week. I went to the doctor for the ultrasound duirng my 11th week and everything was fine. Now i feel like my belly is not bloated either. Now during my 12th week I feel more energetic. Is it normal to feel this way. I am just paranoid about everything. My next appointment is not until 2nd week of May. Also, i have read on the internet about miscarriage and people not knowing about it. Is it possible to have miscarriage with no bleeding at all. Thanks for your replies in advance.

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You should have stopped morning sickness and most other symptoms by now, yes. But by your 10th week, trust me, if you miscarry, you’re going to feel intense pain. I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks and it hurt like he**. Relax and enjoy this special time!

Pregnancy Symptoms but I’m not Pregnant?

Lately I have been experiency common pregnancy symptoms. I am always tired no matter how much I sleep and I have had a weird sudden change in appetite. I have experienced an unusual weight gain though I really don’t eat much. I am always so nausuated and sometimes I feel a pain in my side or my breasts. My breasts have enlarged and seem a lot fuller. And I’ve noticed my fingers have swollen because my ring is getting tight. Not to mention a clear discharge occurs very frequently but it is odorless. I can’t be pregnant because I have had my period. Does anyone know what might be going on? Thank you in advance. Even a little help is greatly appreciated.

POST PREGNANCY :

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You can def. be on your period while pregnant. With my first pregnancy I had no clue that I was pregnant because I had my period the first four months, and I had no pregnancy symptoms. Well I got into a four-wheeler wreck and got rushed to the emergency room and they have to do a required pregnancy test so that there clear to do x-rays and it turned out that I was pregnant. The doctor gave me an ultrasound and informed me that I was 3 1/2 months pregnant. My period went away after the 4th month. So I would definitely get an at home P.T. just to be safe.

Pregnancy symptoms… can you get pregnant a week after you stop birth control pills (yaz)?

hi my name is Levia im 14 years old and i might be pregnant. can you get pregnant if u r on birth control for 3 weeks stop them 8 days later you have unprotected sex 2 times?? it is now 11 days later since i had sex and im having some pregnancy symptoms… nausea, headache, reallyyy dizzy, my boobs have gotten puffy looking and im really tired.. does it sound like i might be pregnant? i am going to take a test next friday it will be 18 days since i had sex then.. would it be accurate? please someone help me and give me some advice… if i am idk if i should keep my baby i want to but the father has a girlfriend and he will deny the baby and say im a slut. im rlly not hes the only guy ive had sex with..

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Hun, you can get pregnant while on the pill. It’s only about 80% effective. Missing days, taking it at differant times in the day can make it less effective as well from what i’ve read.

The baby, if you’re pregnant is your decision. Although, the man would be hard pressed to prove he isn’t the father. I’m assuming that your parents would fight for a paternity test. If you are pregnant, he needs to be supporting you should you keep the child and if you get an abortion. He should be helping to pay for it, if not the whole damn thing.

How come I am not having pregnancy symptoms?

I am nearly 8 weeks pregnant. I had an ultra sound done and there was a tiny little fetus. However I am not having any symptoms. I used to have soar breast, fatigue, and headachs, along with no appetite but now nothing.Could something have happend or is this normal?

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This is normal for most women. all pregnant women are different.some women go their whole 9 months with no side effects while others fill like they wont live to see tomorrow.My first child i had so many problems like bleeding and then my gallbladder had to be removed.but with my second child i didn’t en en feel pregnant.i thought some thing was wrong but doctor assured me that every thing was just fine and that every pregnancy is different.

3 negative hpt? but still no period and pregnancy symptoms! 10 ponts to best answer!?

OK, my period usually comes on the 30th of every month! well when it was supposed to come on March 30 it didnt come till the 7th of april. now its may 21st and i havent gotten it. i took a test and it came up negative!

*if i am prgnant i am excited about it! this is not a bad thing!! i am 22 years old and have a amazing fiance

 

*oh and i took the test as soon as i woke up in the am

*i took another test last night and it was negative! but i go to the doc next tuesday! i have alot of the symptoms of being pregnant but the test all come up neg!

*im tired all the time

*and i have been eating alot, like alot!

Answer

Hi, I’m in a similar situation. I’m pretty sure I’m pregnant (about 10-11 weeks) but can’t get a positive test. Several close friends think I’m pregnant too and I have a lot of symptoms. I look and feel pregnant. I went to a Dr a few weeks ago and got a blood test which was negative. My next period would be due in the next few days, if I don’t get it, or it’s really light I’m going to another Dr to get a second opinion and try and have an ultra sound.

Good luck and baby dust

Strong pregnancy symptoms,two light periods,neg and pos hpts am I pregnant?

I had a baby 4 mths ago,he is my fourth baby(only surviving) had two miscarriages and a full term loss.

I got my first period when he was 13 weeks old.

Myself and dh had unprotected sex a few times before this.

The thursday and friday previous to getting period I got two faint positives on clearblue and on the Saturday got a negative on first response. Got my period on the Monday but was not painful and although was a heavy bleed was lighter than normal. Presumed faint positives were hormone left from pregnancy.

Pregnancy symptoms increasing all the time,nausea,headaches,achy breasts,frequent urination and a tingling in the end of my stomach that I had on each pregnancy.

Did pregnancy test couple of weeks later and got faint positive within the 10 mins time limit,clearblue again.

Did a first response 5 days later and negative.

Got next period 29 days again no pain,and lighter.

Still having strong pregnancy symptoms and increasing all the time.

Went to Dr today and neg pregnancy test but she didnt do a blood test said it maybe a hormone imbalance.

Anyone else experienced this before and what was the outcome.

Had PCOS years ago but totally under control for four years now.

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks

Answer

I m so sorry for your losses …

But id go back into the doctor’s and demand a ultra sound just so you can be 100% sure.

If you have gotten a few positives there could be a chance. I got some periods when I was pregnant ..

Good luck

Do you think these sound like pregnancy symptoms?

Last month I lost my virginity to this guy.

I have lost count of how many times we have had sex since then.

Of course, I was stupid (please don’t tell me this-I know already!)

and we never used protection. He pulled out every time except MAYBE once. Last month my period came 9 days early (and about 2 weeks after we had sex) and it only lasted for about 2 and a half days. That never, ever happens to me.

Now, this month, it’s still too early for my period to start but I was just worried because of my early, really short and light period. But also that could just be because I lost my virginity?

Also whenever I take a shower, I can’t let the water touch my boobs because they are so sore. That’s pretty much the only time.

I also have been sleeping so much more lately. I will sleep a good 10 hours and by noon I will be exhausted. and I can’t walk up the stairs without losing my breath which is crazy for me.

What does this sound like to you? And when is the earliest I could take a test?

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It is to early to be having any pregnancy symptoms these are more likley to be symptoms of your period starting. If oyur period is late then do a HPT and you will get an accurate result.

Rh-negative after pregnancy?

Okay. I had my first baby which she was Rh-Positive but they did not give me the shot of Rhypholac after her birth they gave me the shot only at 31 weeks gestation with her. So if I have another baby will the risk of me being sensitized be lower because of the one shot i had?

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I’m pretty sure they were supposed to give you a shot after your baby is born and she is Rh-positive. At least that is what my doctor told me would happen. I am also Rh-negative

After pregnancy bleeding?

I had a little boy 8 week ago and im still bleeding, is this normal?

Answer

Woah, that sounds kind of long to me. I stopped about a month after having my son. Most women I know stop around then too. Perhaps you should talk to your doctor.

Are you taking any birth control pills? I know that after I had my son, I was taking some YAZ, and that caused me to have quite a bit of abnormal bleeding. I swear, I had a period at least 3 days every week. But this was after my 1 month check up, I had already stopped bleeding by that time.

What is the best way to lose post-pregnancy love handles?

I need to get rid of them before the summer time.

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I haven’t had a baby yet, but my friend has and this is what she did… She got a 10 pound weight and held it in one hand, then put her other hand on her hip. She then stood up straight and just kept leaning over to the side with the weight and then back up straight. She did three sets of 25 and after that got easy she did three sets of 50 reps. She looks great now!

What works best to lose belly fat after pregnancy?

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well walking, doing stomach exercises like crunches are important because abdominal muscles are torn during pregnancy, also diet, and before u start killing yourself with exercises make sure its actual belly FAT and not just stretched out skin cause if it is streched out skin i’m sorry to say there ain’t nothin u can do about that other then surgery

Stomach after pregnancy and postpartum depression?

I just had a baby a month ago and my stomach looks gross. Like sagging and stretch marks. Will it ever go back? If so how long? Will I have to get surgery to fix it? I feel really ugly since before I was pregnant. Is that postpartum depression?

Answer

No, that’s not post partum depression. I guess it could be part of it, but if that’s the only thing you are upset about, then no it’s not.

 It’s quite the shock to see what the belly looks like after the baby is born.. will it ever go back? well, it will stop having the jelloish feel to it yeah, but the skin has been stretched, so no, it won’t ever go back to EXACTLY how you looked before getting pregnant, but in the next several months you will notice the jellyness will go away, the stretchmarks will fade, things will start looking better, and best of all you will get used to your new body.. right now it’s like going in and cutting off alot of hair, you look different so you aren’t used to it. it will get better. I’d talk to the doctor at your 6 week appt about what you can do to help out the belly.

Short term disability post-pregnancy?

I’m a resident of NJ working in NY. I had a baby on May 22, 2008. My employer pays 2 weeks of post-partum…so since then I am not getting paid. How do I apply for social short-term disability? Do I have to apply in NY or NJ? My baby is 5 1/2 weeks. Is it too late to apply for disability? Any help will be really appreciated. Thanks.

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i dont know what to do…. i am currently not working since we are fixing to move…. i know the army only gives the husband like 10 days off but if your pregnant in the army and you have a kid you get 180 days off!!! honestly i think thats a lil wrong but not my say…. hope it all works out

Does anyone else wear control pants after pregnancy!?

my stomach has gone down it just needs toning up really although i have stretch marks which will never go!

Any suggestions on a good pair of firm control pants?

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i swear by my control pants! they may not actually be firming me but it feels so much better with out the bulges lol!!

i got about 7 pairs in nude and in black!! lol, ones with the extra tummy control, as some are designed for bum and hips etc.

i have these in nude and they are amazing!! i actually fit in to my jeans that were too small before i had my sons!! i felt fab, they are also really comfy and as they are so high wasted it stops your ‘flab’ bulging over the top!

http://www.tvshopping-solutions.co.uk/de…

now i bought these about 3 weeks ago, they are cheap and cheerful so did not expect much, but i was wrong! they are just as good as the ones above so if you want a bargain, then they are your best bet. though if you do not live in the uk, then just search control pants in your ebay, and there are loads.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V…

check out the trinny and Susannah range they are supposed too be good.

http://www.blestbras.com/ShowProduct.asp…

The trick is to buy the right size, too small and you get belly ache, and the fat spills out of the top, also if the are too small they roll down every time to bend over. I’ve got all types from M&S, i found the thong ones quite painful, i clearly needed the next size. I highly recommend the all in one body though, and if you get it in black it actually looks quite nice. Beware after a few drinks the poppers are quite difficult to do up! The only down size the that the bra bit isn’t padded. lol

hope these few links are useful, i suggest you just try a few diffrent types and see which you prefer.

Major break out during and after pregnancy?

Hi there. My face broke out really, really bad during my pregnancy. I tried many topical products to prevent it. I am now 2.5 months post pregnancy and face is still breaking out. I have used Proactive, and Obagi skin whitening, face masks and acne medication creams with no success.

Every day it seems like new pimples and red spots develop. Has anyone had this experience? What did you do? What do I need to do?

Thanks so much for your answers. I’m really looking forward to hearing from you.

Answer

Sorry, I don’t know if your a man or not, the avatar is confusing.

Either way, using that much product is just bringing all the dirt and oil to the surface, and one particular item may even be causing an irritation.

I’m having my first period after pregnancy. Is bright red blood normal?

My daughter is 6 weeks old today and I am having my first period. Its really red and its not turning brown like before pregnancy and it has an odd smell not a bad one just different. I have small clots too but I know that’s normal, and of course its heavy but not too heavy. Im not breastfeeding. All im really worried about is that its bright red.

Answer

Hmmm.. all of my periods are bright red normally.

Excessive Sweating after Pregnancy?

Every since I had my baby I seem to sweat a lot more…he is 9 weeks old…is this normal? Has anyone experienced this? Does it go away? Stuff like washing dishes will cause me to sweat a lot on my face even though I am not out of shape by no means or anything…..

Answer

Like MHW said, my doctor also told me it’s both hormones trying to regulate, and your body trying to shed excess fluid. I had that happen to me with all 3 of my kids, especially with my 2 boys, for some reason.

It should go away within the next month or so, if I remember correctly. I think my kids were around 3 months when it stopped for me.

Hope this helps!

Precautions during pregnancy.?

Hello everyone,

After going through HCG test, it is discovered that my wife is pregnant after 5 months of our marriage. Nowadays she is feeling sick i.e. vompting, lactation, high body temprature and depression. . we are also visiting our doctor and at our every visit, they change their opinion. can anyone advise in the better way.

Answer :

See a midwife. Vomiting is very normal even until 5months along or so. I would be worried about the high bodie temp but some women’s metabolism increases so much they are just warmer. Depression is normal but only to an extent. Seek a pregnancy counseling specialist. also remember that your wifes hormones are crazy right now and that can throw her moods.

I am suprised she is lactating already. that is VERY weird in my personal experience.

try not to worry, pamper your moodie wife, and make her feel like more of a woman now that she carries you child.

good luck to you both

What are the precautions which one should take during pregnancy..I am 6 weeks pregnant so?

what do you think should be the precautions i know it depends on the pregnancy but i just want to know the general precautions which one has to take during pregnancy..

Answer :

Well as far as eating goes, don’t eat any raw meat. Any steak or anything needs to be cooked well. Also dont’ eat any soft cheese or blue cheese, because these can set up infections in the body.

You dont’ want to over excert yourself. I mean, don’t go running miles or anything. Walking is great. Don’t do much more than you did when you were not pregnant.

Don’t lift more than 25 lbs. My doctor told me this one. I used to lift 50 lb bags of feed for my farm animals all the time, so I thought it would me no big deal, but she said absolutly not.

As far as sex goes, don’t let anything unnatural go up inside of you. I mean like viberators. They can really hurt the baby.

Also, Dont smoke, or be around people that smoke, or be around harmful chemicals. Obviously don’t do any drugs. Drinking is a topic of discusion. Some doctors say it’s ok for a glass a day of wine at supper. Some say no. I dont’ know about you, but I’m not taking a change with the life of my baby.

They all say no hard liquar.

Good Luck

What precautions should you take during the early stages of pregnancy—–1 1/2 mths.?

Is travelling by rickshaw or lifting loads safe during the period.

Answer :

lifting heavy objects is not recommended during pregnancy in the first weeks of pregnancy there is a greater chance of miscarriage if you practice high risk activities. so no heavy lifting.

Precautions in pregnancy during eclipses?

Answer :

In India, there are a lot of beliefs regarding precautions that need to be taken during pregnancy. However, till date there is no scientific base for any of them. They are just myths. Doctors do not advice any additional precautions! The pregnant lady only needs to take sufficient nutritional food and some physical exercise.

What precautions did you take before flying while pregnant?

I will be flying, a total of a 3 hour flight with a lay over in between, at 27 weeks along. I have already checked with the Airline, South West and they do not restrict air travel during pregnancy until 38 weeks at which time you will need a letter from your Dr. So, as far as their policy I am in good shape, anything else you did to prepare?

Answer :

Snacks! I flew about the same time you did on a seven hour flight to california from new york. Be prepared for lots of nervous “She’s going to deliver on our flight” looks! Hah! I also brought some pain relivier, sitting on that flight for so long with swollen feet and your big pregnant butt smushed into a chair gets a little painful. All in all your flight is short so don’t be too concerned!

Precautions during waiting to transfer for IVF?

Any precautions or advice during waiting to transfer for IVF? I have a relative who is about to have IVF and wanted to give her some notes from others who also had IVF.

Answer :

The doctors will give her all of the do’s and don’ts . . . so I will skip that! We completed a successful IVF cycle in January 2008 - here is my advice:

1) Don’t read into everything such as symptoms during the wait. My symptoms were just like PMS - bloating from a bit of ovarian hyper-stimulation, some cramping and I had a very faint spot of blood on the day that we went for the blood test - I really did think that like all of the previous IUIs . . . we had failed. Imagine my surprise when we got the positive results!

2) Do what you can to laugh - DH and I would walk around the house yelling “STICK” at my abdomen . . . it lightened up the wait time.

3) Try not to get hung up on testing early - if you get a negative because it will be too early you’ll swing between disappointment and wondering if it is accurate. Try to wait it out.

4) RELAXATION - this is key- take it easy and pamper yourself. This is an individual choice - I would meditate (you can find great guided meditations to download from I-Tunes), did acupuncture, read chick-lit, watched TV, wrote in my journal and snuggled with my husband.

Ladies only.What is the best lovemaking position during pregnancy???

What is the best lovemaking position ( in terms of pleasure for ladies) during pregnancy??? Is it really harmless to make love during this time?

Some positions get more difficult as the pregnancy progresses, so plaese tell me detailed answer for didderent positions for 1-3 months , 4-6 months & 7-9 months pregnancy….

Answer :

For the first 6-7 months it didnt bother me and my husband, nothing changed other than I wasn’t quite as flexible. After that my comfort and pleasure both became an issue. For us the best was me laying on my side with my top leg laying over him while he was behind me, or on my hands and knees with a couple of pillows under my stomach to support it. If you lay on your back when you’re big on the bed while he stands up or kneels, that’s good too if it’s a quicky, after 5 months you shouldn’t be on your back very long, it cuts off circulation to you and the baby and could cause you to pass out. Good luck!

What are the precautions to avoid pregnancy apart from using pills or condoms.?

Answer :

No bouncy bouncy

Sex during pregnancy?

I want to sex my wife in pregnancy period

Answer :

As long as her pregnancy isn’t a high-risk pregnancy, you two should be able to do it whenever you feel like it. Just keep in mind that when she gets bigger, you’ll need to find positions that are comfortable for her, so she’ll be able to breathe! My husband and I had that problem until I told him flat out what positions were preferable.

What precautions should be taken during 6 weeks pregnancy?

I am a working lady. Should I continue to go out, I have lower abdomen crampings, back pains & nausea if I go out. What is the remedy?

Answer :

I actually just read that sometimes just slowing your pace down instead of rushing will help alleviate some of the “morning sickness” feeling. Maybe when we rush our body interprets this as anxiety or stress and creates more stomach acid which makes us feel more nauseous.

Slow down, carry melba toast or crackers.

The good news is that it is temporary for most woman and gets much better or disappears after the first trimester.

What precautions should be taken during 6 weeks pregnancy?

I am a working lady. Should I continue to go out, I have lower abdomen crampings, back pains & nausea if I go out. What is the remedy?

Answer :

I actually just read that sometimes just slowing your pace down instead of rushing will help alleviate some of the “morning sickness” feeling. Maybe when we rush our body interprets this as anxiety or stress and creates more stomach acid which makes us feel more nauseous.

Slow down, carry melba toast or crackers.

The good news is that it is temporary for most woman and gets much better or disappears after the first trimester.

What precautions i need to take to prevent pre-eclampcia?

im 20weeks pregnant. i had severe PE in my last pregnancy. that time unfortunaterly i lost my baby around 26weeks. after 3 years im pregnant now. i think this is the time to get PE again. i praying…hopefully i wont get. im taking aspirin and all. but the doctor said, no 100% guarentee for this. what i need to do for my baby?

Answer :

I am so sorry for your previous loss! My heart goes out to you! What a precious little one and big loss!

There is a great website that I am going to link you at the bottom of this message - it is the website of the late Dr. Brewer. He conducted a study which turned out fascinating results: when he applied a specific diet to pregnant women, it completely anhilated all incidences of pre-E and E in the group.

He has a book if you are interested in reading the medical literature and writings on it. It is called “Metabolic Toxemia of Late Pregnancy”. It is a tough read, though, and I recommend simply going to the website and reading the ‘layman’s version’.

In addition, to help with tracking your intake and diet, I am linking you the site on the Bradley website, which applies the Brewer pregnancy diet - there is an option to click on a link that brings you to an Excel spreadsheet that you can save on your puter and record your diet.

Let me know if you want more information. PM or email me.

What precautions should be taken care during the preganancy from first day to delivery.?

please answer, in detail, that what precaution to take care in 1st month, 2nd month and so on till delivery. What to eat, what to do or not, etc.

Answer :

During pregnancy care should be taken for keeping good health because it involves both mother and stillborn. Medical checkups every month is a must and act according to the doctor’s advise.

I want to know tha treatment and precautions for headache and migraine?

im sufferin in severe migraine. i took many treatements. but ,still im suffering. i want to know the best treatments for migraine i need ur advice. that will help me to cure

Answer :

You made no mention of what the treatments were. Other than they were not effective.If you have not been to see a doctor of Chiropractic, you have missed the boat. Is one of their specialties.

Not supposed to have galvanic electrolysis during pregnancy???

My electrolysist told me it was fine and now I’m worried I’ve fried my baby. Supposedly thermolysis is fine but not galvanic. What should I do? I went last week. I called my dad (a doctor) and randomly told him I had an appointment and he gave me a big lecture about how I’m not supposed to be getting that. I am so mad!

Answer :

Before you do things like that you should always ask your doctor, not the guy performing it, he just wants your money. You should talk to your doctor, not the people on here. Especially if you feel you have “fried” your baby…

Shall i travel in train during pregnancy for 12 hours?

iam carrying 6 months. shall i travel in train.

Answer :

Dear Priya,

Compared to other modes of travel, train is the best, provided you book your seat/berth in advance. Please ask for a lower berth. Please extend your legs on the seat or keep it in elevated posture so that you will not have swelling on the leg. Also, keep moving within the compartment so that you can relax a bit. Avoid eating deep fried items. Instead eat good fruits, homemade food and drinks. Read some nice books or journals to make your travel a pleasure.

Also, please remember to keep your medicines handy and contact telephone numbers of your doctor, hospitals en route etc so that in case of emergency you can reach them fast.

Cheers

Is “GALLSTONES” during pregnancy really bad?

I found out yesterday the I have a lot of little gallstones, thats what has been causing me pain! How serious is this, should I not worry? Is there food I shouldn’t eat, or things I shouldn’t do? Will this affect my baby? I am 12 wks pregnant, and my next O.B. visit isn’t until the 10th. Should I be seen sooner if the pain is bothering me?

Answer :

No gallstones are okay during pregnancy but they always hurt! Try cutting back on greasy foods. Good luck.

What are the precautions to take after intercourse?

i am married for six years yet nochild can you plz tell me what are the precautions to take after intercourse to conceive fast

Answer :

Stay in bed with your hips elevated on a pillow for 20 minutes after having sex.

Whats the best antibiotic to treat recurrent enterococcus infection?

Answer :

Have you been given vancomycin? If you have you should try teicoplanin or vice versa. After that I don’t know. It’s a bacterial infection form bacteria in the gut so perhaps also establishing good gut flora might be worth trying since antibiotics can destroy useful bacteria in the gut.

What to take precautions after sex to be taken to prevent pregnancy ?

Yesterday night it was an accident we didn;t had any precautions and did the sex. I want the suggestions to prevent the pregnancy.

Answer :

Go to Rite-Aid and buy the morning after pill. You have to be 18 or older to buy it so have your ID with you.

After that go to the health department and get on FREE birth control. They can give you the pills or the shot plus free condoms.

ADD: If you have had unprotected sexual intercourse in the last couple of days, emergency contraception can help to prevent pregnancy, provided that you take the emergency contraception within 120 hours (5 days) after intercourse. Call the toll free help line at 1-800-600-6586 for more information.

I got this off of the internet and saved it to a question i answered a long time ago therefore i do not recall the website’s name or link.