Had appointment yesterdy... BP: 122/70, I think it was... Baby's heart was 150bpm... Weight went up 1 and is now at 178. First time I've gained anything in a few months! That's probably a good thing... Weight gain isn't an issue since I've gained normally, I'm told. I also asked about this pain...

This morning I dreamt a really easy birth for this baby. I was apparently at a hospital or birthing center (since I was able to summon a dr afterwards), but not in labor, just waking up on my own in a bed, noticing that the baby seemed ready, and then pushing him out with two pushes! The placenta...

I thought this study might be of interest to some he http://tinyurl.com/c75oc Even Low-Dose Birth Control Pill Raises Heart Risk

Recent Births (date format mm/dd/yy) 06/20/05 Cheri- Tara Meagan 07/06/05 Lucy- Elizabeth Lyn 07/08/05 Jeni- William Past due (No Pressure) 06/12/05 Beth 06/13/05 Suzanne 07/10/05 LA July 2005

My SIL is 28 weeks along. Everything has been going well up till this week. She went in for a check up and her blood pressure was high (in the 150s), and was spilling protein (not sure of the amount) and retaining fluid. They were also concerned that the blood flow in the umbilical cord was slow....

I had my D&C on June 14 at 12wks following a missed miscarriage at 6w1d. My OB just called to say the tissue sent for analysis showed some potential genetic abnormalities and referred us to a genetic counselor. I have no idea what that means, she wasn't more specific...I guess we'll find out when...

AFRICAN AIDS HOAX? (#11): BABY TESTICLES - and DARRIN vs. GOD For Baby Testicles info, see the very end of this post. Darrin no doubt sincerely believes that the Jewish God commands infant circumcision. Darrin referred to circumcision as, "...one simple & safe snip!..."

every book, website & midwife seems to have a different opinion on when the 3rd trimester starts. one midwife at my hospital said 32 weeks & the other said 28 weeks! and everything else i've looked at is anywhere from 27 - 32 weeks. so what do *you* call the start of the 3rd...

I went to L&D last Sunday night because I was having contractions about 10 minutes apart. They monitored me for 5 hours and I got a shot of terbutaline. My cervix is closed but the doctor thinks it might be funnelling based on my last cervical length. Good news is the fetal fibronectin came back...

AFRICAN AIDS HOAX? (#19) See the postscript. EPISIOTOMIES CAN RIP CLEAR TO THE ANUS... When the vagina rips (due to episiotomy or spontaneous tear), the medical euphemism is "perineal trauma," as in,

Did you all know that that the placenta does not entirely protect fetuses from environmental toxins that can cause cancer, birth defects, brain damage, and other health ailments? A new study testing pieces of the umbilical cord after birth showed traces of over 200 harmful chemicals in the...

Hi As most of you are aware I have been having bleeding for a few weeks now on and off. Does anyone know thological speaking if its connected to the low placenta how long I can expect to keep going through this on and off bleeding. I started bleeding again this morning, still light but still...

Todd Zwillich, "Study Shows Toxic Chemicals in Newborns", Web MD, July 14, 2005, Link: http://my.webmd.com/content/Article/108/109035.htm Hundreds of toxins, including industrial chemicals, pesticides, and other pollutants may be contaminating some U.S. newborns, according to a small study. In a...

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BREASTS AND A TERRIBLE CDC LIE OF OMISSION Since CDC is actually the Centers for Disease Control and PREVENTION... Why doesn't CDC tell women that breastmilk has IMMUNIZATIONS? DIA L. MICHELS writes:

I have constant heartburn, day and night now. Tums isn't touching it. I'm waking up 2-3 times a night having to sit up immediately to try to relieve it. Any suggestions? ~Shell EDD Oct 25

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PLEASE TELL ALL PREGNANT WOMEN YOU KNOW: Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% and keeping birth canals closed the "extra" up to 30% when babies get stuck... LADIES: it's easy for women to allow their birth canals to OPEN the "extra" up to 30%. See below.

Hi all, I'm 35.5 weeks, and I think I've dropped. My husband says that everything looks lower and more forward, and my friend Kathy agreed when she saw me. My question is, how long was it between when you experienced moms "dropped" and when you gave birth? Thanks!

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