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babykoi from shared: I had varicose veins when I was pregnant with my children. I suffered from aching legs, swelling of my ankle and I could see the appearance of spider vein. I manage to ease the pain by having regular massages, wearing support stockings and try not to stand for long periods of time.
November 27th, 2009 3 responses Respond to thisSasa from Other responded: There are also special medications to relieve the pain. You can also try home remedies to treat or reduce them
November 27th, 2009babykoi from responded: I had my varicose veins surgically removed few years ago but it's starting to appear again
November 27th, 2009Grace from responded: Sclerotherapy is the best option to treat varicose veins
November 27th, 2009Sasa from Other shared: My cousin did the home birth when she had her baby. She chose Home birth because she wants to be in a place where she can be comfortable and be around her family. She had no complications and she gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
November 27th, 2009 2 responses Respond to thisbabykoi from responded: Home births are recommended for low risk pregnancies. I agree that it is a comfortable place to deliver your baby
November 27th, 2009Grace from responded: Through home birth, you are also surrounded by your love ones. I'm sure it was good bonding experience for her family.
November 27th, 2009Grace from shared: When I gave birth to my daughter, I also made sure she listens to classical musics all the time. I also used to put up smart colors in her room. I heard it will make my baby smart if I did all that. She is now turning 4 and she is smarter than anyone in her age.
November 27th, 2009 3 responses Respond to thisSasa from Other responded: Classical music help your baby's brain development and is soothing to your baby
November 27th, 2009babykoi from responded: Your baby's health is also vital to brain and mental development.
November 27th, 2009Grace from responded: I make sure I give my baby proper nutrition and physical attention from pregnancy to birth. Maybe that's why we are really close now
November 27th, 2009Sasa from Other shared: A friend of mine is very conscious about what she looks. She used to be really sexy before she got pregnant. Now, she gained almost 15 pounds and it's starting to affect her emotionally. She is now restricting herself from eating in order to lose some weight. How can she maintain a healthy weight without having to sacrifice nutrition?
November 26th, 2009 4 responses Respond to thisbabykoi from responded: During pregnancy, it is expected that you gain weight for up to 35 lbs. By restricting herself, her baby might not be getting enough nutrients. She needs to work out a diet plan that would benefit her and her baby.
November 26th, 2009Grace from responded: Dieting is not adviced during pregnancy. She should exercise instead such as swimming or walking
November 27th, 2009Sasa from Other responded: Will she lose some of those weights if she exercise?
November 27th, 2009babykoi from responded: Losing weight is also not adviced during pregnancy. It might affect her baby's health. She should just lose those weight after she gives birth.
November 27th, 2009spontaneous from shared: When I was pregnant, I was able to stop myself from smoking for fear that it would affect the baby's development. Now that my baby is already 3 months old, I feel the urge to smoke a cigarette or two. I try to control the urges because I am breastfeeding my baby.
November 26th, 2009 4 responses Respond to thisSasa from Other responded: I don't think that smoking is going to do any good to you and the baby. As what you said youare breast feeding... if smoking is not good to your health, it will affect your baby too because she is feeding from you. I think having a baby is good for you because you have a good reason now to quit smoking.
November 26th, 2009babykoi from responded: Smoking affects not only your baby but also the milk you make. If you can't refrain from smoking, at least do it after breastfeeding and not during or prior.
November 26th, 2009Grace from responded: Smoking is harmful to your baby. I know it's hard to endure not being able to smoke but for the sake of your baby, it's the best motivation to quit.
November 27th, 2009Sasa from Other responded: I agree. But you're doing a great job Marga. Just continue to take control of your urges and everything will be fine
November 27th, 2009spontaneous from shared: During my pregnancy, I experienced some mild constipation and low back pain. The doctor advised me to eat plenty of fruits especially grapes and prunes and to take plenty of fluids. It helped alleviate the constipation and back pains.
November 26th, 2009 3 responses Respond to thisSasa from Other responded: Pregnancy exercises also help reduce back pains. You also need to spend more time resting in bed.
November 26th, 2009babykoi from responded: I had to always sit and stand straight in order to avoid back pains. The good thing is, it helped me improve my posture.
November 26th, 2009Grace from responded: It's good to hear that your back pains and constipation has been relieved. It's a good advice to other pregnant women who suffers the same condition
November 27th, 2009GretzC from Illinois shared: There was a time in my pregnancy that I had vaginal spotting. I was anxious and hurriedly went to the doctor. The doctor told me I have to avoid strenuous activities that could tired myself.
November 26th, 2009 4 responses Respond to thisspontaneous from responded: A friend of mine had the same experience and she was advised to have some bed rest for about three months. It was a threatened abortion.
November 26th, 2009GretzC from Illinois responded: Hi Marga, my doctor told me about that but the spotting episode was only once...
November 26th, 2009Sasa from Other responded: Really? That is too bad. I'm glad to hear that the spotting episode only happened once. You really should rest a lot as stressing yourself may harm you and your baby. I hope you're felling a lot better now.
November 26th, 2009babykoi from responded: That's right! Physical stress will definitely affect you and your baby. Take it easy. It's good news that your condition was not serious one.
November 26th, 2009SabM from California shared: I have one friend you got complications during her pregnancy. She got hypertension during her pregnancy. I consulted my doctor about this and she told me that it is possible to get complications such as hypertension during the course of pregnancy.
November 26th, 2009 4 responses Respond to thisGretzC from Illinois responded: Yes, it is very true that you can get hypertension during the course of your pregnancy. That is why strict compliance to health regimen is a must. Avoid eating hi fat foods as well as high salty foods.
November 26th, 2009Sasa from Other responded: My friend also had that same problem when she was carrying her child. She had to be very strict with her health. She avoided fatty foods and cut down her sweets intake and she delivered a very healthy baby boy. You can do that too. Discipline and perseverance is the key, and you have to believe that you can do it for your baby
November 26th, 2009babykoi from responded: It's possible to develop hypertension during pregnancy especially if you have family history of hypertension. Women who smoke and are overweight are also at risk.
November 26th, 2009Grace from responded: You can always take steps to avoid hypertension. Avoid salty foods, drink plenty of liquids and avoid caffeine.
November 27th, 2009GretzC from Illinois shared: I am 31 years old and I am pregnant for the first time. I heard numerous stories about the effects of being pregnant for the first time on your 30's. There were horror stories like, the baby is high risk for congenital anomalies like Down syndrome. I am really anxious. I wen to my doctor to clarify on this and he said it's true but there are several procedures or test to check if the baby is fine or not. Thank God, my anxiety is reduced.
November 25th, 2009 4 responses Respond to thisSabM from California responded: It is true that getting pregannt for the first time on your 30s poses great risks to your baby and to yourself. However, if you are well informed and follow your doctor's advice religiously, you can definitely overcome the obstacls all throughout your pregancy.
November 26th, 2009GretzC from Illinois responded: Yes it is indeed true Sab... The only thing that I can do is to follow my doctor's advice and be optimistic...
November 26th, 2009Sasa from Other responded: Congenital anomalies are normally caused by genetic and environmental factors. It could be through inherited genes or environmental factors such as drug abuse, alcohol or prescribed medications.
November 27th, 2009Sasa from Other responded: I'm sure your doctor will schedule you for a routine scan which will help detect any abnormanities. Like what Gretz said, just be optimistic and hope for the best.
November 27th, 2009SabM from California shared: I have been a smoker for 5 years now. I started at the age of 19. And now, at 23, I am 2 months pregnant and there were times I can't help it but light a cigarette. My OB-Gyne told me the effects of smoking to babies. Upon hearing the facts from her, I was stunned how the chemicals from the cigarette will affect the growth and development of the child inside the womb. I know I have to think first of the baby inside me and let go of the bad practices that I have.
November 25th, 2009 4 responses Respond to thisGretzC from Illinois responded: Sab, it's prettery much a decision whether or not you continue smoking or cut it down for your baby. I think you can pull that habbit off and give birth to a health baby..
November 25th, 2009Sasa from Other responded: Yeah, I know you can quit smoking for your baby Sab. You will definitely have more passion in keeping healthy for your baby that the urge to smoke. Some say that drastically cutting your cigarette use is also not good for you. I have heard from friends that it could also cause a negative effect on your lungs. Did you ask your doctor if chewing nicotine gum will do your baby harm? Or maybe nicotine patches? Maybe you can substitute smoking with those alternative.
November 26th, 2009babykoi from responded: If you decide to switch to nicotine patch, you should consult your doctor first. There might be some chemicals on those patches that might be harmful to your baby
November 27th, 2009Grace from responded: Nicotine patches are less harmful compared to cigarettes. If you quit smoking, it would be best. But if you can't, nicotine patch is a good idea
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