Precautions: Myself

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Fitness During Pregnancy

Is it possible to get in better shape during pregnancy? Please, do not read anything into the question....I'm NOT asking if it's ok to lose weight or diet......I just want to know if you can improve your fitness (strength, muscle tone, etc.) while you are pregnant.

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Pregnancy at 43

What was your experience like? Did you have complications with the pregnancy...

Flu Shot

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Flu Shot or Not?!?!

So here is my question. What are all of your thoughts on the flu shot? I have never had the flu shot, I seem to go through the questioning phase with every pregnancy as whether to get it or not. Both of my other two pregnancies I did not get one and did fine. But this is the first time I have been seriously nagged by the doctor to get one. Is it because of the challenge of their being the two possible strands this year or just an over cautious doctor. So how many of you get the flu shot for each pregnancy. And if you did get it while...

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The Flu Shot?

Is the flu shot definitely a dead virus that they give you? I know I...

Hair Color & Treatments

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Self Hair Color Suggestions??

Hello.. I am wanting to color my hair myself. I usually go to a salon, but it is so expensive!! And I can't afford to fork out that kind of money every time! I have dishwater blonde hair and want to color it ULTRA blonde.. like Paris Hilton blonde. Does anyone have any recommendations of a good home hair color kit?? I don't want it to turn out gold or yellowish! Any suggestions on brands or colors that have worked well for you?? Thanks!

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To Dye or Not?

OK- I am 11 weeks pregnant with number two. I look young, other than the...

Pregnancy Medications

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Med and Pregnancy

Hi, I know i will have to discuss this with my doctors, but just wondered if any of you have went through/are going through this. I had our first child almost 3 months ago via c-section and ended up with a blood clot and am now on warfarin. I will have to be on it for at least another 3 or 4 months probably. My husband and I would like to have another child and are considering trying again in a few months. I have heard that warfarin causes severe birth defects and or miscarraige. Have any of you taken this med or another similar during...

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Meds During Pregnancy

To make a long story short, I am currently taking 60mg of Cymbalta and 150mg...

Pets & Litterbox

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Level of Danger - Toxoplasmosis

Just wondering if anyone could provide insight as to the danger of scooping the litterbox. I'm inclined to err on the side of caution but, on the other hand, my husband makes annoying comments about getting rid of our cats when I ask him to scoop. I do want to be safe but if the danger is miniscule, I'd rather keep the relationship between my husband and I (and the cats) harmonious rather than insisting.

Sleeping Positions

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Need Help with Choosing Pregnancy Pillow

I know there have been a few requests out there about pregnancy pillows, but I have a really bad back without being pregnant...I am only 8 weeks right now, but am finding it difficult to sleep on my back and I can't sleep on my side unless I have a pillow between my legs...I have tried regular pillows, but they move and then I end up waking up on my back...I have looked at the Boppy Total Body Pillow and the Leacho Back 'N Belly (which is considerably larger) and the Snoogle...(I know these all cost money, but considering I'll be using...

Smoking

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Smoking During Pregnancy

Have any of you smoked during pregnancy or quit while pregnant? If so, Did you find any problems arise due to this after the baby was born?

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Smoking and Pregnancy

I'm seeking advice for a friend of mine who is about 1 month pregnant. Is it...

Traveling

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Pregnancy and Travel

Hey Mamas - I am currently 24 weeks pregnant, high-risk only based on the fact that I had an unexplained stillborn 4 years ago. I am out of work per doctor's orders. I have plans to go out of state twice during the rest of my pregnancy... for my brother's girlfriend's baby shower (I'll be 29 weeks, 13 hr drive)... and the same brother's graduation from Basic Training (I'll be 32 weeks, 7 hr drive). What I am asking is how did you travel during your pregnancy? Did the lable "high-risk" make you unable to travel? What precautions did you...