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Swelling On One Side

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I have noticed that I am swelling only on my left side (ankle and foot). Is this something normal?” No. Notify your doctor as soon as possible, since there’s the risk that you may have developed a blood clot or are having serious circulation problems. All-over body swelling during pregnancy is … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pregnancy (general), Symptoms, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: edema, legs

Heavy Breathing and No Weight Gain- Is Something Wrong?

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I am 21 weeks. I am still so tired and feel out of breath quite easily. Sometimes it feels like my heart is beating really hard and fast. The Dr. said it is probably from the extra weight but I have not gained any weight at all so far. I was 180 pounds before I got pregnant and now I weight 170. … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Symptoms, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: weight gain, thyroid levels, heart rate, breathing

Itchy Scalp – Is It Because of Pregnancy?

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I am 20 weeks and have had a very itchy scalp. Is this normal? If so is there anything I can do to for this itchy mess I have? Thanks.” Being itchy during pregnancy is really common, and having an itchy scalp during pregnancy could be due to a number of things. First, everyone’s skin (including … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Symptoms, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: itching, scalp, hair

Pregnant, Am I Sleeping Too Much?

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Is it normal to sleep every couple hours every time you eat and after walking or exercise? how much sleep is too much?” It’s normal to feel more tired than usual when you’re pregnant– your body is supporting two people, after all. Plus nausea can lead to low blood sugar, and weird dreams and … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pregnancy (general), 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Featured Tagged With: sleep

Pregnant and Depressed, and Medication Isn’t Helping

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I am 19 weeks pregnant! I have one three year old son, and during that pregnancy, expecially the 2nd trimester, my serotonin levels increased so much. I hadn’t felt that happy since I was a kid! This time it is the opposite, I am so depressed. My Doc increased my anti-depression meds. 20mg, but it … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pregnancy (general), Symptoms, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: vitamin D, moods, mental health, mood swings, depression

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