Open Question: i need your helllllllp?

accprding to the national middle for health statistics , in 1990, 28% of babies in the united states were born to parents who were not married. throughout the 1990s, this increased by approximately 0.6% per year. if this trend continues, in which year will 52% of babies be born out of wedlock?

24 Jul 2008, 6:07 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: are dispsoable diapers bad for your babies?

are they bad for their health? I am trying to convince my husband to use cloth diapers!

24 Jul 2008, 2:41 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Disposable nappies Vs. Cotton nappies?

I would like to know what everyones opinions are on the debate about disposable Vs Cotton nappies. I want to use cotton nappies due to the cost and health benefits for the baby but everyone is calling me crazy!

22 Jul 2008, 6:49 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: my baby was born half circumsized?

i'd never even heard of it... and the doctors werent too clear on WHY they wouldnt circumsize him the relax of the way, just said for health reasons they wanted to wait... well i switched doctors now, because i realized they were awful in so many aspects (feel terrible i shouldve sooner so this is my fault too) but i was wondering if anyone else had this happen, and what they did? he's almost 4 months now.. and i'd hate to have them do it now.. but my husband says we should?

24 Jul 2008, 4:35 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: ? false positive Amnio for Trisomy 18?

Has anyone had an amnio arrive back positive for Trisomy 18 and then delivered a health baby? We were just told that our amnio came back positive and that our baby has Trisomy 18 which is fatal. However, she does not have some of the birth defects (such as heart issues) that are part of the Trisomy 18 symptoms.

22 Jul 2008, 12:51 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: what is wrong with my health?

i am 34 weeks pregant,have been experiencing shaking, Fatigue , spots in veison. As well as my hands and feet often turn blue or dark in color. My doctor brush me off cause the baby is doing fine and is Healthy to there Knowledge ,but i fear is not with the child but whats wrong with me is that wrong to think that.

24 Jul 2008, 5:45 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: I need health insurance and I cant get any cause I don't have kids and I'm not an immagrant Isn't that crazy ?

I work and I'm in college I have severe dental problems I signed up for health insur and they denied me cause I wasn't having babies @ 16 and I'm not a immagrant I would not dare vote for anything in this shitty country ..the same people they are giving free insurance to cant even vote for them cause they don't have social security numbers how silly is that??

22 Jul 2008, 1:29 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: I have terrible dreams during my pregnancies..help!?

I am 6 weeks pregnant and the nightmares have started. When I was pregnant with my oldest(this is baby number 3) I had horrible dreams every night about my mom dying. She passed away a little over a year before my oldest was born and I never came to terms with her death. Now that I am pregnant again these nightmares have started. It's pretty much the same nightmare every night-my mom dies a violent death-which is stranger because she passed away of hear failure. I know odd dreams are common for pregnant women but the ones I have leave me waking up in tears. I know this isn't normal and I don't know how to cease them. I am honestly scared for my mental health because when my mom died I nearly had a nervous breakdown and I don't want that to happen again. I can't take 8 more months of this. What can I do to help myself and the mental health of me and my unborn baby? It's been 7 years since my was gone, will I ever make my peace with it? Please help. I would go visit her grave but she was cremated and the sister who has the ashes lives 3 hours away and we don't receive along.

23 Jul 2008, 7:30 am | click here for answers

Open Question: What to do about my mom?

My mom has baby sit two girls for 7 and 5 years until her health got bad. Then I baby sit until the girls started lying and causing problems with my boys12 and 9 my moms grand boys. But now the firls are getting the attention time and being pushed aside for the non blood girls who call my mom grandma. my 9 year old is so upset. do I break the relationship with my mom. my mom is sick and i am the one who is always there for her and she is very insulting to me. As i was trying to talk to her I was mad and I am nine months clean of drugs and alcohol and she told me to smoke a joint and calm down. I need any advice Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????? I tried to talk to her and every my son wanted to here is he is more important my kids and I went there as our phone conversations were just fighting. She has baby sit two girls for 5 and 7 years so she calls them grandchildren I had or Have an alchol and drug problem and she told me to go receive a joint and every this will go away she said I want be mad anymore. but this is my kids we are talking about. not just me my 9 year ols has said he will treat her like she is treating him, my12 year old said he does not want to look her again. and this hurts me so bad I can't cease crying. Now do you understand...

23 Jul 2008, 7:50 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Is staying long on the computer evryday have side effect on my baby's health?? im 8 mos pregnant now...?

i want to know what effects my baby will receive... its nice of troubling me... i like receive up in d morning and do walking exercise 30min-1 hr and then after that every time i spend is on computer.. but i eat a lot of fresh foods and vegetable.. drink my vitamins to keep baby healthy... tnx 4 d answer guys,, really appreciate it :)

25 Jul 2008, 9:48 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: surrogate mothers?

My bf and I want to receive married and have a baby, but I cannot have anymore, due to health reasons, I am a diabetic, and his friends wife said she would be a surrogate mom for us, does anyone know the cost of this,if we already know who is going to carry the baby and what other costs are involved with it? What are every costs involved? Is it a risk for any of us? Do we still need a lawyer involved if we know the surrogate mom? We want to do it no matter what, but need to know about how much it may cost so we can keep for it or receive a loan to pay for it. note to second answer, I said we want to receive married first, and we will have our financed below control first,where did you receive that?

22 Jul 2008, 4:59 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Who can help me translate this tagalog sentence into English?

Dahil first time kong makapasok sa OB gyne ward, talagang sobrang excited ako dahil sa wakas mai-aapply ko na din yung mga skills na natutunan ko sa magiging patiente ko doon sa ward. Pagpasok namin sa ward , di ko akalain na ganoon pala kalansa ang amoy doon, para bang ayaw mo ng huminga kasi baka malanghap mo yung malansang amoy na yun at baka masuka ka pa. Pagpasok namin sa conference room, hinanda na namin yung mga paraphernalias namin, kasi idi-distribute na kami ni Ma'am. Lim sa kanya-kanya naming mga patiente doon. Pagkatapos nagpunta na kami sa mismong area kung saan naroon ang mga nanay na katatapos lang manganak kung saan i-aassess namin. Hinanap na namin ng partner ko ang patiente namin na si Mrs. Cruz, nang mahanap na namin siya, siyempre nagpakilala muna kami sa kanya, sinabi namin kung ano ang purpose namin at kung saan kami galing na school. At pakatapos kinuha namin ang mga mahahalagang information about skanya. Kinuha din namin ng partner ko ang initial vital signs nya at wala naman kaming na-notify na abnormal findings sa Vital signs niya, except sa Blood pressure niya na medyo mababa, siyempre dahil katatapos lang niyang manganak at sabi niya mahapdi pa ang kanyang tahi, at napansin namin na maputla siya, nanghihina at irritable. After 2 hours, kinuha na namin ang kanyang final Vital signs, ganoon pa din walang pagbabago, except sa pain na nararamdaman na humupa na. Dahil first time ng patiente namin na manganak, minabuti namin ng partner ko na magbigay ng mga Health teachings kung saan makakatulong sa kanya sa tamang pag-aalaga sa kanyang sarili at sa kanyang baby..

22 Jul 2008, 10:31 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: I am 36 wks pregnant,my baby is measuring only at 33wks. Stress tests are normal, very active, any advise?

I am a very tiny framed girl as well.. and I myself have always had problems gaining weight.. I started out at 108lbs and I weigh 133lbs now. So my weight gain as been good. Back in May my AFP screening test came back that I could be high risk for downs.. I said NO to the "Amnio" being done.. bc either way it wouldnt change my mind about the pregnancy.. She had a level 2 ultra sound.. it came back normal, stress tests are normal, the baby is very active, heart beat is great.. At 36 weeks.. she weighs 5lbs and 3oz.. which I thought was really good bc last month she only weight 3lbs 8oz.. Other than her measuring tiny (including her head) everything is pointing out that she is a normal healthy baby.. Do you think bc I am tiny that I am just having a tiny baby? I am also wondering if this is common for babies to measure tiny.. but when delivered arrive out to be normal health babies? I have heard that ultra sounds arent exact and that they can be off as a whole LB. This happen 2 any 1?

24 Jul 2008, 4:06 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: baby shower ideas??

so im going to be planning my cousins baby shower and I want to know if you like my ideas and if you have some to give. I am having it at our home outside , I want to rent a big party tent. and have yellow flowers everywhere. have every round tables with blossom centerpieces. I want it catered by a local deli that has only fresh organic and healthy foods. no soda or junk just juices and tea and such. I just want it very light and elegant.... what do you think BTW she hates planning partys thats why she wants me too just do whatever i think looks good. and we are kinda health nuts. Tent rental is not expensive if you go to the right place i have looked around alot.

24 Jul 2008, 2:52 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: How many others have been succesfull with a lo-carb diet?

Ok, so me and my mom have both maintained EXCELLENT health over the past 9 years. we are active, maintain very close if not right on our goal weights, and i have had 2 babies and lost every of my baby fat the first time, and i have about 10 lbs to go this time. We eat huge salads, lots of veggies, fresh ground wheat bread, and every the meat of every nice that we want, along with every the mayo and salad dressing we want. both of us have excellent cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, hearts, and plenty of energy. So, my question is, why do we receive a lot of flak when i say that i eat lo carb? Ummm whole grain bread and Salads ARE lower carbs. that is what is in the revised Atkins diet books. We just skip or eat sparingly of deserts regular, store bought bread, rice potatoes, etc. Why is it that when we went on the atkins diet, we ate salads, and every one else eats beef witha side of chicken the typical salad only has about 5-7 carbs, not including if you take out the fiber. Ummm whole grain bread and Salads ARE lower carbs. that is what is in the revised Atkins diet books. We just skip or eat sparingly of deserts regular, store bought bread, rice potatoes, etc. Why is it that when we went on the atkins diet, we ate salads, and every one else eats beef witha side of chicken the typical salad only has about 5-7 carbs, not including if you take out the fiber. And if mayo is so unhealthy, then why is our cholosterol and hearts etc so good. I eat less because i just dont car for it, but my mom will eat half of a boiled egg, rounded out with mayo, and the nurses at her dr.s office every took notes of her diet the last time she went for a physical. They said that they had not seen someone that healthy in years.

22 Jul 2008, 2:20 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Horrified......?

I'm like the person for some reason everyone feels okay talking to. I guess I have lots of friends and receive along with everyone, but don't try to make everyone receive mad at someone or try to receive someone embarrassed. So this girl texts me litterally 1 hour ago. She isn't my best pal but we hang out a little (also 14). She told me she made a huge mistake and she's pregnant (she took a home test). She's so worried about her parents, the baby, her health, etc. I'm trying to comfort her, but freaking out too. What can I tell her? I mean she has no clue how to even tell her parents. Then we were talking about what she would do, and I'm telling her adoption is probably the best. She now made me freak out. WEll, she is almost 15. She's my neighbor, one grade ahead. Not sure if that's much better though lol. I told her there is always the option that God will take it into his possess hands and... well, I know it sounds kinda mean but she may have a miscarriage.

23 Jul 2008, 10:40 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: When to start my baby on solids...?

My baby is 14 weeks old, and is exclusively breastfed. I aim to keep this up, and hopefully not introduce any formula milk. However, when would be a good time to introduce solid food so that I don't have to breastfeed so often? I know 'they' say one should wait til the baby is 6 months but.... My baby was born a relatively whopping 10lbs and 10ozs, and is about 15llbs now. He is in perfect health; hasn't even had a nappy rash yet! "I know 'they' say one should wait til the baby is 6 months but...." But what?" Whoooaaa! Quite a laconic retort if ever I heard one! As you can look from the replies here, some people recommend 4,5,6 months. As it happens, I will most likely go for the 6 month rule, except if the baby expresses real interest in solid food or can easily sit up alone before he reaches that age. I am not sure about going for cereal either; I'd have thought veggies, fruits and then cereal.

25 Jul 2008, 9:26 am | click here for answers

Open Question: is it safe to lose weight during pregnancy?

i'm 8 weeks along and gained like 10-15 lbs because I was studying a lot for an exam and not eating right. I had planned on losing it after the exam. Then, I found out that I was pregnant - and now I don't know what to do. I really want to lose the weight - but I want it to be safe for the baby too. I feel like if I'm in better health, it will be better for the baby too. Any thoughts?

24 Jul 2008, 3:57 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Dog is withdrawn and doesn't react to typical doggy commands/attention grabbers?

Long story short, I found a neglected dog 3 days ago. It has be groomed, taken to the vet, and allowed to explore my home. She hasn't wagged her tail once. She doesn't respond to treats, petting, squeaky noises, toys, or even baby talk. She also completely ignores my other pets and doesn't even look in their direction when they walk/run past. She's not deaf as she looks at the TV when it makes a weird noise and she looks at the cuckoo clock when it cuckoos. Shes not blind as she could find the water dish and can jump on couchs/chairs and find the doggy door as soon as she came into my home. I've never had a dog that was so withdrawn and non-responsive. She also seems to be afraid of men. I took her to the vet the first day I had her but he gave her an every clear health wise. What should I do to receive her to be more responsive? I'd like to at least receive her leash trained but I don't know where to start as she is so unresponsive. The vet says shes about 4 years old and a shih tzu. She has severe urine burns on her feet, belly, and behind and the groomer thinks she may have been kept in a box. How do I start to show this little dog it's alright??

22 Jul 2008, 3:17 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Has anyone taken birth control pills for 3 months to help with ovulation and getting pregnant?

We have been TTC #2 for seven years now. I have had 4 miscarriages since and they are becoming more and more heart breaking. We really want to have another baby. My cycles are regular and I have had extensive bloodwork done that showed everything is fine hormonally. I have used OPKs to determine ovulation. My OB prescribed LoestrinFE for me to take for 3 months to help things receive back into sync. Has anyone taken BCPs and been able to successfully receive pregnant afterwards? I am failing to look the logic behind taking them since I obvious can conceive, just not carry past 5 months. I am 37 years old and have no other health problems except seasonal allergies. Also, has anyone experienced the LH surge detected on OPKs and not ovulated? My OB says that this may be happening to me. I wasn't sure if OPKs would show positive for impending ovulation if it did not happen. Can OPKs show false

22 Jul 2008, 7:10 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Are there any risks involved in flying long haul when 11 weeks pregnant?

there were problems involved in conceving (polystistc overies) are there any risks to the health and wellbeing of the baby?

24 Jul 2008, 3:20 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How can I provide the following for a baby sitter?

Medical HMO and PPO plan offered. Plans from are Aetna, Kaiser. Dental DHMO and PPO plans from CIGNA Dental are offered to benefit eligible associates. Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP) is offered to every our eligible associates. Life & Accidental Death Insurance Basic Term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is issued at no cost. In addition, eligible associates are given an opportunity to purchase additional coverage. Supplemental Life & Accidental Death Insurance In addition to the coverage provide by the company, you may purchase an additional amount of Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for yourself and kids. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health care expenses not covered by the medical plan and dependent care services for eligible kids and other qualifying dependents. 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan

23 Jul 2008, 5:11 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: child health?

dear every, My one year female child got fever early morning immediately we gave crocin syrup 4mg as directed by the physican regularly, after that she drunk milk also and played good and went to snooze aroung 7.00a.m. upto 9.30a.m. the child was sleeping suddenly her leg and hands were shacking. We picked up the baby and went to local doctor and doctor confirmed the baby has been attacked by fitz and kids doctor medicated with injection after that she came to normal. We fear that how it was happened and morning time happened, we take into hospital. If evening time, we are much worried and any medical expert can advice what would be the reason and what is the precautionery measures to be taken in future.

23 Jul 2008, 4:37 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Baby Name...?

So I'm looking for a good name for my unborn son. During this pregnancy there have been many struggles. My health and his during the pregnancy have been tuff...and threw it every he has still made it threw...like a champ (and no, I'm not naming my son, Champ! lol) But if anyone could toss some ideas of a good name that represents him being such a fighter/God's lil' mircal baby.... PLEASE help me out... thank you guys!

22 Jul 2008, 11:40 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Moms, what would you do?

I have a 6 month old baby who is crawling, pulling up, and cruising. We are visiting my inlaws in August. My mom inlaw isn't in the best of health, and her home isn't the cleanest of places. The thing that I'm worried about is their carpets. They are 30 years old, and very dirty, worn, and full of dust and dog hair. (They have a german sheperd.) I would not sit on the carpet and I certainly don't want my baby to crawl around on such unsanitary conditions. You know how babies are- put everything in their mouth. In the past we've put down a big quilt and let him on there, but he wasn't quite as moble then and it was easier to contain him. What solutions do you have? Oh yeah, we live 8 hours away so when we visit, it's for days at a time, so I really can't have him sit in an baby seat or on my lap the whole time. Plus, he's very active and wants to move around. I am not a germophobe, BUT... my doctor did tell me that babies and young kids are most at risk for picking up things like the MRSA bacteria and stuff. I know I can't shelter my baby completely, but who knows what is living in 30 year old carpets!

23 Jul 2008, 6:54 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: My baby hasnt pooed for 3 days, she is 5 weeks old?

Is there anything i can give her. She has been trying to go but as yet nothing has arrive out and today is day three. I am going to give the health visitor a call to look what she thinks but i would like other advice to Thanks I have been giving her infacol before each feed She is formula fed on Aptimal

25 Jul 2008, 5:49 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Why are women becoming baby machines in an already over crowded world?

im not talking 2 or 3 kids, im talking more than 3 or 4 or 5 6, this world is going through a major crisis with food shortage hitting western countries constant health worries, taxes galore and petrol and food rocketing not to mention how the world is a lot less safer than say 20 years ago, what will it be like in another20 years, so why do women keep lying on there backs, and breeding, it disgusts me, please don't think im a saddo, every women has the right to glad kids vomiting around there greedy feet, but can't they say NO or something. Schools overrun with kids are ruder by the jug jar, and to be honest theres too many people on this planet. I think these women, or baby machines i call them should cease adding to the population and just be glad with 3 kids, but im sure every you winging mummies will receive back saying we adore our kids, im sure you do, but I DON'T AND NEITHER DOES THE WHOLE POPULATION so quit having yapping babys. think about the world they will live in for once.

24 Jul 2008, 10:29 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Just diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes--diet suggestions?

Hi, Anyone who has been diagnosed with GD, can you help me with suggestions for meals and snacks? I have heard that breakfast is an especially difficult one, so any help would be greatly appreciated. I am being put on the GD diet, as I failed the 1 hour and one of the 3 hour blood tests w/glucola, though I am not sure if it is "full blown" or if my doc is taking precautions for the baby & my health. Either way, I gotta do this, so let me know what you eat!! Thanks:)

22 Jul 2008, 11:49 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Need a dentist for my 4 yr old nearly 5 yr old in Decatur Illinois or near Decatur Illinois? Any help?

So we have medicaid and we need a dentist that will look her besides the Local health Dept. They want to charge a fee for the hospital since they want her put to snooze while they are pulling her 2 back teeth, they want 350.00 fee, but that is why I am on medicaid for her, because we cant afford a out of pocket fee. So they wouldnt do it, which really pissed me off to say the least. Anyways its been 2 months and now half of one of the teeth came out. SHe is slightly in pain but nothing major she tells me. I dont need any mean answers about her teeth. We brush her teeth 4 times per day and have since she got her first tooth as a baby. Her sister and brother every have perfect teeth which they receive from their fathers side. I always made sure the kids teeth were greatly brushed since bad teeth and gums run in my family, but my daughter who is 4 got the bad teeth in my family. The dentists in my area wont take kids till they are 4 yrs old which is another neg. But we need a dentist asap!

24 Jul 2008, 11:23 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Is it really bad for my health to be constantly sleep deprived?

I have a 10 1/2 month old baby and night after night I am getting woke up from a deep snooze a few times a night. Right in the middle of my REM snooze and sometimes after being awake for a 1/2 hr putting my babe back to snooze--it takes me a 1/2 hr to fall back asleep again. Seriously, this is maddening being constant woke up from a deep snooze night after night. It feel like torture. Is this really bad for my health? Will this cause me to age faster?

23 Jul 2008, 9:35 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: How do you tell someone something...?

When whatever you tell them could ruin your life? No I didn't cheat, I'm not that stupid. It's the step-daughter thing. It was perfectly fine when he went and saw her a couple hours a day a couple times a week. That was great; I could use those hours away from him to relax or work on my classwork. Now we have a baby and those visits to his 1st daughter are difficult because I'm at home with the baby every the time anyways while he's at work- then he gets home and goes to her- I don't receive a break with the baby. Ok the problem isn't really that, I can deal with being the one who spends most of the time with my daughter. The problem is now his ex-wife may be moving three hours away with her best pal and she's told him he can have their daughter!1-we have no room for another child in the home, quite literally. We share a place with my parents because of my dad's health and we barely have room for every 4 of us and the baby- we can't provide any space for a 4 yr old. The second problem is--- --is that I've tried to spend time with her, tried to be nice and play with her even tho being a step-mom makes me uncomfortable. She doesn't respond very well. I can understand flat ignoring me-that's fine her dad can deal with her.....but we have a month old baby and I don't like the way she acts around her. I'm afraid she'll toss one of her tantrums and hurt the baby out of jealousy. She's already thrown a tantrum because her mom told her "daddy's with his new baby" one day when she asked where he was and she screamed and cried and threw things and yelled "NO I'M HIS ONLY BABY!" I can't talk to my husband about this either because I know he'll chose her over us. The only person I may be able to talk to about this is my counselor (I have postpartum depression) but besides airing it out there's nothing she can do for me about this.. I know there's gonna be some stupid responses to this but I really do want to be able to deal with this child if she comes to live with us. I AM giving this kid a chance, she's not giving me one. If we could afford a bigger home that would be great- we can't. We can barely make ends meet right now since I'm on maternity leave so affording anything other than what we have is out of the question. Yes I knew I would be a stepmom but the way things were it was never set in rock that he would receive custody, so it was never a real issue until now.

22 Jul 2008, 5:24 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: gunky stuff on eyes >>?

I am watching birth day on discovery health channel and after the babies were born they put some clear gooey stuff on the babies eyes.. kinda looked like Vaseline. Why do they put it on their eyes? What is it? and what does it do? whats it called laredo?

23 Jul 2008, 6:31 am | click here for answers

Open Question: How to prevent gaining so much weight while pregnant?

hi everybody! I 'm 6 weeks pregnant and giving birth in March I am getting married in July and I dont want to gained so much weight can you help me to prevent it without affecting my babies health?or any tips to do after giving birth ?

23 Jul 2008, 12:44 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: How many viable babies have been aborted after being paritially delievered because mom didn't want them?

To the people who think the world is overpopulated, is it possible there is a better answer? Is it the vitimology thought of becoming a mom, part of the health and welfare idea of abortion? Does anyone know how many babies have been aborted at birth that would have lived if allowed to be born? Just searching for honest answers and not empty ones.

24 Jul 2008, 3:00 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: A healthy way to gain weight?

I've lost a lot of weight to the point where I look bad and I want a way to gain weight without flabbiness. Are there sure flame ways to put some flesh on in a healthy fashion? I mean I'm not much of a health eater but I dont want to put strain on my organs or damage them by this endeavor. I liked the way I looked when I was 5 months prego....without the baby bump of course......my arms were filled out, not muscly, my face was filled out, shoulders, etc. BTW i'm 5'4" and about 15 lbs underweight. Okay I dont have time to excersize because I have 2 babies........one keeps me running constantly so thats enough excersize. I was looking more for food regiments or plans or just plain old foods that dieters stay away from. sorry.....exercise....duh

24 Jul 2008, 1:00 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: why would she do this?

we are tryin to have a baby for the last two months. My girl was on the depo shot in May and she stopped in July because of the bleeding side effect. When she went to the health department for her next shot she said no. The lady said she will give her a pill to cease the bleeding but it turn out to be birth control pills in a red packet that were red and the othe white. Did she change to the birth control pills with out telling me? Is there anther pill that can cease the bleeding?

22 Jul 2008, 11:55 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Drinking distilled water?

Is it ok at every to drink distilled water? Well I sent my BF to the store a couple days ago to pick up 2 gallons of water. Well I already finished the first gallon of water, The other jug was still in the fridge well today I was thinking about the cover not being black the last time so i went to look at the jug and it freaking said distilled water! Im so pissed about this. And another reason is cause Im 11weeks pregnant! I just want to know if my baby will be ok Ive stopped drinking it after finishing the first jug and just now realizing what it was. Ive been so thirsty after drinking that first jug.. :( should i be concerned of mine or the babys health now?!! Please help me out!

25 Jul 2008, 8:07 am | click here for answers

Open Question: what does mold and mildew smell like?

In my bedroom their is a musty odor that almost smells like cedar. I am pregnant almost due and am worrying if it is a serious health danger to my baby or a health danger at every. Please let me know! I am very concerned!

24 Jul 2008, 7:52 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What's wrong with me? I feel so bad!?

I have a headache, my lower back hurts really bad( I'm guessing it's my kidneys) & I feel like I'm gonna toss up & I'm having cramps! Its' not my period already had it this month but I had a baby in April & had my tubes tied could it be related to that?! I've felt like this for a week-I have no health insurance so I haven't went to the doctor yet!

24 Jul 2008, 2:01 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: wht do u think abt the gap between first and second baby?

My daughter is 6 years old,now we want one more baby,is this gap is effect any type of my health,Iam 28 years old.Its my daughter wish to receive her sister / brother.

23 Jul 2008, 5:56 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: how can i get my girlfriend health or dental insurance?

my girlfriend and i have been living together for a little over five years, we share a baby and an apartment. i have a good job that offers both health and dental although we must be married for her to be added. now truthfully i cant afford to pay for any insurances and she only works about 18 hrs a week so therefor she cant afford insurance either. we tried to apply with medicade and affinity and both denied her because i make to much money on paper. what other options do i have, im 21 and she 22 and already she has lost two teeth because of the breast feeding. pls help! oh, and i cant afford to receive married yet.

23 Jul 2008, 2:56 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How do I speak a gynocologist instead of my regular doctor in Ontario Canada?

Hello - I have a family doctor whom I don't look very much of because he isn't terribly personable. Also, he seems rather smug towards women, and inconvenienced by me asking questions. I haven't been terribly impressed with him, or his lack of eye contact, or his abrupt physicals where he doesn't seem to even be paying attention or mentally conscious. However ...there's a shortage of doctors here and I don't have a choice. At this point, however I've been having some feminine symptoms I'd like to be checked out - how do I look a gynocologist in Ontario? I want to have some one who I can talk to about feminine health and not feel weird around. I want to keep on top of my health because we're going to be trying for a baby soon and I want to be at my top game. Does any one have any suggestions? I know this limits people to those who have knowledge of the Canadian health care system. Thanks to everyone who offers advice!

24 Jul 2008, 10:41 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Anyone Pro-Life??!!?

So maybe it is just this day and age, every about women's rights and everything, but I am a teenage girl, and not anti-feminist (like my grandmother). I believe that women should have equal rights, but I don't believe that they should kill a living baby that is growing inside of them! I can't believe that it can be legal to kill a baby when it is inside the body, but not on the outside! What's the difference??!! I think that most people confuse this issue with being a women's rights issue than a moral or health issue. Most people who talk out in my area are Pro-choice, but I strongly disagree. Please, Pro-Life people share your opinion! Thanks Wulfen, I forgot that part of the argument. How can women be fighting for this so-called "right" if they were at fault in the first place? You shouldn't have to decide whether to receive an abortion or not, because you shouldn't be having sex unless you want a baby! People can be so ignorant!

24 Jul 2008, 11:21 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: I found an injured baby morning dove how do i take care of it ?

i found it on my driveway its pretty big i put it in a cage and gave it water what else can i do to nurse it back to health

22 Jul 2008, 2:55 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: the presidential hopefuland legal candidate gop of lawless conduct on him by human_gods in usa pres election?

25 Jul 2008, 10:50 am | click here for answers

Open Question: DOCTORS!! PLEASE HELP!! Can Chronic Urticaria Effect My Future Children's Health Or My Pregnancies?

I have had chronic urticaria since I was 10 and if you don't know what it is, it is if my internal body temperture rises, i'll break out in a hive-like rash. I don't have any kids and im not pregnant, but I just was wondering, could the chronic urticaria effect my pregnancy or my babies health?

22 Jul 2008, 3:47 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Am I the only 'bad' mom out there not using BPA free bottles and pacifiers?

Everyone keeps telling me I need to switch to BPA free bottles and pacifiers. I value my baby's health, but do I really need to spend the money to receive new bottles and pacifiers (I know its not that much, but is it necessary?). How many other mothers out there still use bottles that are not BPA free?

22 Jul 2008, 4:45 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Pregnant at 40?

my boyfriends mom is pregnant and turned 40 in the beginning of may. im terribly worried about her health and the health of her baby. physically and mentally. =/

23 Jul 2008, 12:48 am | click here for answers

Open Question: What would you have done?

I found a cat that was in very needy health in the alley. I nursed it back to good health. I found out she was pregnant. So she had her six babies. every healthy. I put an ad out FREE KITTENS. No luck after two weeks and I didn't want them or her either. So I took the kittens and her mom to the Humane Society. Now everyone is saying I'm mean a uncaring and I should have waited longer. Well they didn't have a cat in their garage crapping and urinating every over the place even after buying a cay tray. They didn't have to odor and clean up every that every day. They didn't buy the cans of cat food and medicine. I went has far as I could to give that cat and her kittens a chance. A person is only allowed to have five animals in a home anyway. I did what I could. What would you have done?

24 Jul 2008, 1:54 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: New Studies On Babies In the Womb.. PLEASE READ :)?

Alot of people thing that a baby doesn't even look like a baby until further along. But this shows pictures of babies at week 8 and further.. Even the week 8 baby clearly looks like a baby. Also they found out lots of babies starting at week 12 start doing things that typical newborns do.... They also have REAL smiles in the womb because it is so great for them in there. Check out these links and tell me what you think! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3846525.stm Click on the next (stupid to say I know) and look at every the pictures and read about the week and what they are doing. I think this is so chilly. The only reason I post this is because I read an question earlier but didn't post this in time for anyone to really look at it. So what do you think about these new discoveries? I heard my babies heartbeat at 9 weeks too! It was a strong 160's for the first appt. Then it was about 157 at the second appt. Now I receive to receive my first U/S on August 14th at 17 wks.. I CAN'T WAIT I am getting a 3D/4D ultrasound.

24 Jul 2008, 10:43 am | click here for answers