I just want to know why my pubic bone and area is hurting, especially when I get up from lying down or sitting down. Is it just my muscles stretching or what?” Pubic bone pain during pregnancy has a long, and complicated name: “Pubic Symphysis Diastasis.” It’s quite common during pregnancy. And … [Read more…]
What’s a C-Section Like?
I’m 33 weeks and booked for a c-sect in June. I’m soooo scared and need any advice to put me at ease. I can barely sleep just thinking about it. What makes c-sections bad? The cut? The inside pain? Back pain?” The actual c-section is not bad. The worst part is that it can be intimidating to get the … [Read more…]
Just How Bad Is Labor Pain?
I’m happy to be pregnant, and I can’t wait to finally meet my baby, but I’m scared to death of labor! I’ve watched movies and birth shows, and it looks just horrible. Is it really that bad? I’m afraid of tearing and stretching from the baby coming out, too. Please help me feel more confident about … [Read more…]
Acetaminophen: Is It Safe to Take During Pregnancy?
Acetaminophen, sold in the U.S. as Tylenol and in Europe as Paracetamol, was once considered one of the safest pregnancy medications around and has been used by pregnant women for more than 50 years. Lately, though, there have been concerning things in the news. In 2009 the FDA expressed … [Read more…]
Pelvic Cramping in Early Pregnancy
I am 4 1/2 weeks pregnant. I have some abdominal cramping. It is not constant and doesn’t last very long. Is that normal? From what I have read it could just be my uterus preparing for the baby but how do I tell?” Some mild cramping—like you might experience before your period—is very common in … [Read more…]