Monthly Archives: January 2009

Is there evidence that pregnancy causes the mother to develop an autoimmune disease?

Amanda asked: My grandmother and a cousin both developed severe rheumatic autoimmune diseases after pregnancy, when being previously fine before pregnancy. I have not been able to find any additional evidence of pregnancy causing an autoimmune disease to develop, but … Continue reading

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How to announce my pregnancy to family and friends overseas via Christmas card?

hiya asked: I cannot make it home for Christmas to share the exciting news so I thought it would be nice to share it via Christmas card. I would like a fun and creative idea that is not too expensive … Continue reading

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What are some worthwhile pregnancy magazines to subscribe to?

Meri asked: I am in my mid 30′s and we are getting ready to try to conceive. What are some worthwhile pregnancy magazines with interesting articles? I am interested in all kinds of pregnancy related topics but I don’t want … Continue reading

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What’s the best way to cure insomnia during pregnancy?

Becky S asked: I’ve been suffering from insomnia during pregnancy for a couple months now and I want to know what the easiest way to cure insomnia during pregnancy is. I’ve taken those herbal remedies like Sleep-MD and they don’t … Continue reading

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How early in pregnancy can you start to notice a firmer and bigger stomach?

ExPeCtInG bAbY # 1 AuG 31,2009 asked: My husband and I are trying to conceive and for the last couple weeks i have noticed my stomach getting firmer, is that normal if your in very early stages of pregnancy?

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How long after an ectopic pregnancy is treated with methotrexate can you start trying to concieve again?

kso asked: My last pregnancy was an ectopic and it was treated with methotrexate by one injection and was told not to try to concieve till after 6 monthes. But have heard others trying right away, like within a month. … Continue reading

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What are the chances of pregnancy after getting your period after the morning after pill?

justine g asked: I had unprotected *** and took the morning after pill the next day, and a week later have my period. I have read that the morning after pill can induce either a late or early period so … Continue reading

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How to announce our second pregnancy to family in our Easter cards?

Ali Kat asked: I purchased some Anne Geddes Easter Cards with a baby hatching from an egg on the front of the card, and blank inside. I’d like to think of something creative or poetic to write inside wishing everyone … Continue reading

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What home pregnancy test brand is good to buy?

Littlemissy asked: Looking to buy a good brand for a home pregnancy test. Any ideas?

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How long after pregnancy will it be before a Naval enlisted woman is deployable?

Sammi A asked: I know women do not usually deploy during pregnancy and they get approximately six weeks of convalescent leave after giving birth, but do they deploy after six weeks or do they stay on shore and work on … Continue reading

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