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Feeling tired and sleepy all the time!!   Question I am 38 wks pregnant and i feel every bit of it i feel lso fat i feel so oso much pressure in my lower pelvis and abdomen i'm trying to hang in there and be strong but the pressure but yet is so strong and hurts really bad the doctor informed me that he may induce her on october the 16th but that's no guarantee and my due date is not until the 22nd of this month and i'm tired of taking tylenol for the pressure cause i feel that's not fair to the baby so do you have any suggestions for me please have some :)
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This is my frist baby Question I'm 18 weeks pregnant and I don't always feel my baby move When will I start feeling him move alot
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is my iron low Question Hi I am 31 weeks pregnant and am so tired I only work a few hours a day and then I rest I have been drinking lots of water and eating healthy the baby is moving 24/7 I am so tired all the time my legs hurt I have the veins on them and they hurt really bad So I was wondering if I should take an iron pill will that help with my energy
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Braxton Hicks Question I am 32 weeks pregnant and I started having Braxton Hicks 2 days ago I started having very few in the first 24 hours and yesterday I had quite a bit more I am nervous because my last son was born at 36 weeks Is there a point at which the Braxton Hicks are just too many in a day What is normal and not normal for these contractions
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Overdue? Question Hi I was 38 weeks Tuesday and the head is REAL low The Dr said for 2nd time pregnancies he has never seen it this low before I have a feeling that I will go at least 40 weeks or longer I don't know I just have a feeling Our frist daughter was 1 day early of 40 weeks The Dr told me that they will let me go over 1 week and that's it What if I wanted to wait longer I would prefer going when the baby is ready I don't want to be induced again WHat should I do I know that I still have 2 weeks left but I'm just curious Thanks for your help Lisa
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i am miserable Question i know i just asked you a question but i am still fat and miserable i cant eat sleep walk sit go to the bathroom work or breathe i am sooooo sore in my hips and my belly because of the "braxtom hicks" what can i do to get my doc to realize that i hav no mopre room for her she is already over 8 lbs help
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Clueless Question This is my first child and I have been asking myself all the questions I guess that most women ask how do i know when I'm in labor Ive been having really bad cramps and on the 2nd of september i went to the hospital because i thought i was in labor they put me on fetal monotiors for like 3 hours they told me that i was having contractions but they were mild i wasn't dilating tho Is this Normal signed Confused
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Alicia
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Cervix closed Question I am 36 5 weeks and I went to my Dr and they said I'm not dialtated and my cervix is still closed Is that normal WIlth our first one I had an awful hard time dialating when my water broke so they gave me pitossin and i had her in 18 hours I was exhausted Is there anything i can do to make this one a faster labor I really don't want to be in labor for 18 hours again Could you give me some advise Thanks Lisa
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how close am i ... Question my d day is september 6 and i went to the hospital last night and all they would tell me is that i was having "mild" contractions and that my uterus is "adjatated " but i was still not fully efaced maby i'm over reacting but i feel like im getting the run around and i would like to know if any of this adds up also i have kept a uti for about 3 months is this hurting my baby or is it just another "miracle" of pregnancy please help
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Vasectomy or tubes tied Question I am 36 weeks and I my usband was going to have a vasectomy in 6 months after we have our baby I was going to have my tubes tied but i heard that it is harder on a woman and you can go into menopause sooner so what are the chances of me getting pregnant if my husband had a vasectomy What are the chances of me getting pregnant if i got my tubes tied If i breastfeed are the chances lower of me getting pregnant with no protection Thanks I hope I'm asking the right person Its not really about child birth
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unsure Question I am 38wks My baby has been on my cervix for 5 days now making it pretty uncomfortable I had a sonagram on the day the baby dropped and they couldn't get a pic of my cervix because of the baby being on it I have told my dr about large babies running in my family the xray tech said that the babys' measurements show a weight of 7#6oz 7#10oz but when I talked to my dr about it he played it down and said that the sonagrams can be wrong up to 2# and that he doubted the baby is that size I just don't want to give birth to an overly large baby can't that cause complications Now 5 days later I am still uncomfortable and sitting here wondering if my dr has listened to me at all about my feelings Am I overly concerned about my babys weight Is it normal for the baby to stay on the cervix for so long thnx much gypsylady
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HELP Question I went to my 36 week check up at my doctor's and she told me that I am 2 centimeters dilated and 50 effaced but my cervix is still high How long does it usually take to get from 2 centimeters to 4 centimeters with your first child and what do you recommend on doing to get your cervix to become lower And is it possible to be 4 centimeters dilated but your cervix being high
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epidural Question m 19years of age n m now 37weeks pregnant i was planning 2 go for an epidural when the time comes bt i wanted 2 knw is it safe and what side effects does epidural have im confused as i hear people say epidural is not safe for later as it bring back pain n even strokes is is true i really need ur advice as this is my first baby and i know nothing:(
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tiring pregnancy? Question hi this is my third pregnancy and i never had this problem this bad and this early i am 5 mon and 3 weeks through my pregnancy and i go alot to the bathroom especially at night i can't sleep for more than an hour and i have to go again and if i sit down i can't get up as if there is a water leak i'm getting really frustrated could it be because i was pregnant with twins my secound pregnancy or what is wrong
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medications Question Hi Jill I have herniated disc in my neck and pinched nerves causing my hands and arms to go numb I just found out that I am pregnant I have been taking some st5rong pain meds for about 6yrs methadone percacet 30 mg and soma Is my baby going to be ok do I need to come off meds asap or is it to late plz god dont let this be the case PLEASE HELP ME SINCERELY SILKY
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HOW MANY WEEKS Question OH YEAH I FORGOT TO TELL YOU IM 14WEEKS SILKY
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tipped uterus Question i am 33 5 weeks pregnant when i had my first ultrasound at 11 4 weeks the lady sad my uterus was tipped but when i had my second one at 23 weeks the other lady did'nt mention it at all and i was hearing with a tipped uterus you can not have your baby vaginally you have to have a c section i dont know if this is true or not and this is my first pregnancy and i was also told that women with a tipped uterus also it they rarely get pregnant but anyways i have not told my doctor about the tipped uterus yet because i did'nt think of it as anything wrong so could you please help me with some answers please
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NAY NAY
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Haven't seen a doctor Question I am 6 months and I haven't been to the doctor yet can you please inform me on the danger of not seeing a doctor
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mitrial valve regurgation and pregnancy Question i'm 35 and was diagnoised with mitrial valve regurgation (mild/moderate) in 2002 i pretty much can do whatever i feel like most of the time i ride horses regularly swim play outdoors with my teenage kids etc i do get out of breathe at times and i do feel at times like my heart is flipping in my chest two different doctors have told me its ok for me to have another child and as much as i want to i'm scared of dieing during childbirth (my biggest concern) i am over weight and know i need to lose weight (5 ft 6 and weigh 195 pounds) any suggestions one of the doctors told me of one of his patients being over 40 and with a heart pacer and had a normal delivery
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subsequents births Question Good morning I was ondering if youir frist pregnancy/labor was any indication as to how your second will be With my first I was nine days early easy labor Am I more likely to go early again Are my odds of having another easy labor good Thank you
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C-Section & Ileus Question Hi I just wanted to know the risks involved for my c section coming up I had a c section with my son after failing to progress (he was too big to engage) after 24 hours of induced labor I ended up having an ileus afterwards had tubes and everything for two weeks Two of the doctors (I go to a military hospital where you have to see whoever is available since whoever is on duty is the one who delivers you) I've seen with this pregnancy really want me to try a VBAC since baby girl is measuring a lot smaller than my son was and one of the doctors thinks that a c section is the best way to go (he happens to be the one on duty for my c section) I don't know who I should agree with I scheduled my c section because I'm so scared of not progressing again and having to do the c section anyways again but I'm so scared of getting an ileus again Could you perhaps shed some light on this
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Scared Question I am 36 and pregnant I had a daughter 16 years ago I am waaay out of shape and probably about 15 pounds over weight I never work out and take naps on the weekends I am afraid my body will not be able to handle child birth I am so scared
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staying hydrated during pregnancy Question Why is it so important to stay hydrated meaning drinking lots of water during pregnancy I know one thing is to keep you from being so tired and restless But what are the other benefits and health issues of it
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test Question Are you getting this email Jill |
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yoga after a loss Question Hi Jill A client recently experienced a second trimester loss & I would like to show her some yoga postures to begin healing spirit mind and body any suggestions namaste
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Delivery Option Distress! Question I am pregnant with my 4th child I have had 2 c sections followed by a successful VBAC Now the same hospital that allowed me to have the VBAC is saying that I will have to have another c section Can they really force me to have a surgery that I don't want or need The only hospital that will allow me to have a VBAC is an hour and a half away a little risky to drive that far in labor and I am really not up for having to be induced Don't I have any options here it is MY body Maybe I am being too picky or stubborn but don't I have the right to Any suggestions
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"Pushed" by Jennifer Block Question I've just read this fantastic new book on maternity care in America and really suggest it to all women Have you read it What did you think
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40weeks and still no baby Question my due date was on july20 and my baby still has not came yet im getting worried because ive been getting alot of back pains and a little cramps but not alot of pain i wish my baby would come already should i worry because my 1st baby came 2 days early and my 2nd came 2 days late they had to induse me
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breech baby Question thanks I will attempt to put this into my daily routine I do have a lot of stress with 2toddlers & marital problems/ working FT I have a associate that does yoga so this will help Somtimes i think the baby has flipped or is sideways or somewhere & then I feel it kicking at the bottom again I am trying not to get frustrated b/c i believe in my body & delivering babies naturally
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WHEN TO SEE A DR Question MY 22 YR OLD STEPDAUGHTER IS IN HER 36TH WK OF PREG HAVING INTERCOURSE LAST NIGHT FELT A HUGE HUGE GUSH OF WATER OR FLUID HASN'T LOST ANY SINCE DOES IT SOUND LIKE HER WATER BROKE TO YOU |
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Jill Wodnick is a dynamic communicator using her words to inspire and empower. Jill has years practicing as a certified birth doula, holistic childbirth educator and creator of women’s rites and rituals for pregnancy and birth. She has trained women’s health professionals at Expectant Head Start, the Black Infant Mortality Resource Reduction Center as well as hundreds of expectant parents! 
