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Pros and Cons of Being Induced.

J.B. asks from Nashville

My doc wants to induce me at 39 weeks (my second pregnancy.) I had raised glucose for one test (they did 3) but did not actually get the Gestational Diabetes diagnosi...

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Yogurt for a 71/2 Month Old

M.R. asks from New York

My pediatrician says to wait until my son is 9 months to start yogurt, but yo-baby makes a yogurt that says for 6 months +. He is a good but picky eater(loves all fr...

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Induction at 39 Weeks?

A.P. asks from Chicago

I have a 2 year old son and am pregnant with #2. My OB wants to schedule me for an induction at 39 weeks to make scheduling care for my son easier. She said a lot o...

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Help! Induced @ Hospital and Feeling Pressured to Get an Epidural

A.C. asks from Los Angeles

Im 36 weeks and am being induced at the moment b/c my protein levels are high (+3). My blood pressure is normal but goes up off & on. Baby is doing good. So the only ...

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Sad About Ending Breastfeeding.

K.H. asks from Denver

Hi - I had to abruptly stop breastfeeding my 6 1/2 month old due to issues with food allergies, reflux and overall fussiness. I was not ready to make this transi...

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Allergy Shots and Asthma Meds

R.B. asks from Grand Rapids

Hello Mamas, I am asking for your advice regarding asthma and allergy treatments for little ones. I am nearly at my wit's end dealing with my four and a half-year-o...

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Future Mom Terrified of Labor and Delivery

D.V. asks from Appleton

I am wondering if anyone out there can calm my strong fear of going through childbirth. I am 36 weeks this week with my first (and probably only child... read on......

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Tips on Before, During, and After a C-section

S.D. asks from Los Angeles

I'm scheduled to have my first C-section on Dec. 23rd. I have three other children that were born the traditional way, so this is very scary to me. Please let me kn...

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Advice and Experiences on C-sections, Please!

L.I. asks from Houston

Hello Moms! I am 35+ weeks pregnant with my fourth baby and I am definitely going to have to have a c-section. I am nervous because I just don't know what to expect f...