Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / September 2006

OK, about 12 days ago I slightly spotted once, and cramped all day.  It
happened again on the 1st. Noting has happened though.  I can only
assume my body wants to start AF, but does anyone know why it's not?
I realize this will be my first AF since having DS, but how weird is ...

Looking for advice -
I am having some slightly sharp pain in my lower right side.  I am  at 20
weeks.  I had a previous c-section.  It feels like it's right above and to
the right of incision.  Not anything excrutiating but like a sharp jab.

Well just wanted to let you know there has been some more progress, the
assessor at Barnados who are carrying out the parenting assessment have
decided to increase the contact to encourgae the bonding progress further as
things are going so well and we have now just got 5 more ...

I'm reading the discussion on shoulder dystocia (subject: From
Cochrane) and I'm very concerned about my chances of having a second
homebirth.
With the first one we had mild shoulder dystocia which caused the

Hooray!!!  I am finally pregnant!!!
Did a Home PG test last night and had to do another - just to make sure!!
We've been trying for just over a year, had 2 MC's in that time and now we
have a honeymoon baby.  We got married 4 weeks ago!!

I should have posted this earlier -- I've got my first real prenatal
tomorrow morning (last week's ER episode doesn't count), and would love
any suggestions about what to ask my new OB concerning a VBAC.  We've
moved to an HMO, so I can't get the OB I had for my first section,

I am 7 weeks pregnant and woke up to a gush of blood and now slight
spotting this morning.  My husband and I had sex last time for the
first time since I have been pregnant and I am wondering if that may
have been the cause or if I should be worried about this being a sign

My 8 month old has recently started something new. I am usually on the
floor with her so I can hold her by the waist as she 'walks'. For the
past few days, whenever anyone else comes by or she is startled, she
whips around and grabs on to me, can't seem to get close enough etc.

Has anyone in here have experience with Snappis or a similar product.
I'm ok with pins but my husband is not so ok with pins.  I just wanted
to know if they work well, compared to pins they are a bit salty in
price.  But if they work well then they are worth their weight.

Anyone else have this.  I look at dirt and rocks lately and think they
look appetizing.  Wow I sound like a real freak.  I'm sure it's my body
telling me that I'm lacking something.  but what?  Anyone else.  Thanks
for not instantly thinking I'm a fruit loop

How commonly is this given in the US?
SIL in Switzerland was telling an MD friend about us (homebirth) and
the woman went on about how there, a drug is given after birth to
prevent hemorrhage, but that midwives don't do it and therefore there's

I called my OB's office earlier today to reschedule an appointment I had for
Sept. 12 in the AM - my mom had booked DS in for the dentist that same
morning, and it's just easier to reschedule my appointment than the
dentist...

can someone tell me , if the parents of a pregnant 16 year old teen are
responsible for her and the baby after the baby is born?

I have suffered from PND since the birth of my first son. He is now two
and I still have not got a grip on why I want to die on a daily basis.
I just want the ground to open up and swallow me. Why do I still feel
like a the worse mum in the world and that my beautiful, enchanting ...

My wife just had a c-section a week ago.  We had a 8lb 10oz lil boy.
She had her 7 day checkup at the OB yesterday, the only one issue she
had was irritation around her incision.  The Dr prescribed a cream.
Since yesterday it has spread to her thighs and chest.