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I’m Overweight, When Will My Bump Show?

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I’m 16 weeks pregnant and was overweight before I got pregnant and I’m just wondering if it’s normal to not really be showing yet. I kept losing weight even though I was eating and the doctor said it was alright since I’m overweight. I’m just curious because I would love to be showing. I feel people … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Symptoms, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: pregnancy, showing, overweight, obesity

Does ___ Mean You’re Pregnant?

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Being dizzy? … possibly, but low blood pressure or low blood sugar can do that too. Having cramps? … they can also be a sign of PMS, indigestion, or if mostly on one side, ovulation. Feeling disgusted or nauseated by smoke or food odors? Sensitive nipples? Yes, but PMS can also make … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, Symptoms, 1st Trimester Tagged With: ovulation, Am I Pregnant?

Treating Bacterial Vaginosis

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Hi! What I can take-and it’s safe-for Bacterial Vaginosis? Any natural medicine?” Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is caused by an imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora. It was once thought of as just a harmless nuisance, but recent studies have linked untreated BV infections to some fairly … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pregnancy (general), Symptoms Tagged With: symptoms, Bacterial vaginosis

Why Does Pregnancy Seem to be Giving Me Yeast Infections?

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I have two yeast infections since I’ve been pregnant and I am now 34 weeeks but before I got pregnant, I’ve never had one before, why is that?” One word: sugars. Yeast infections caused by an imbalance between the acid levels in your vagina and the usually friendly organisms that live there. During … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Symptoms Tagged With: yeast infections

Husband Had a Vasectomy, But Could I Be Pregnant?

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My husband had a vascectomy five years ago… no problems. I am 30 years old and I have not gotten my period yet. I have tender breast, pimple like things on my areola, bloating, fatigue and I have been sick every morning for 2 weeks. I took a test a week or so ago and it was negative. How common is … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Symptoms Tagged With: vasectomy, sperm count, sperm, birth control

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