John asks…
Question about prenatal vitamins ?
ok, so ive tried taking the all natural ones from walmart, one a days, the ones the doc prescribed, and Flintstones. and they all make me extremely sick. my diet isnt as good as it should be either. since ive become pregnant, the taste of fruits make me gag. i had a professional nutritionist come over for a few hours, and she showed me how to make “yummy” shakes out of fruits and veggies…every combo ive tried makes me gag. ive also become EXTREMELY lactose intolerant during this pregnancy…i tried drinking milk last week..and it made me sooooo sick. im not supposed to eat red meats right now, or salty items because im having weird blood pressure patterns, and my doc does not want to put me on medication for it until necessary. the doctor said that i should be fine with this diet until im 20wks, then i need to try the prenatals again. well im 20 wks now…and no change. everything makes me sick. can this hurt my baby? im very worried about it. i feel him kick and move around, so i know hes ok…but im worried about his growth/health. anyone have this problem? please dont say “go to the doc” because i have, and she sorta brushes me off, or tells me to “refer to you baby books” or some crap.
Michelle answers:
Bottom line, the baby will take from you what the baby needs. This can be a problem if you don’t have enough to share because the baby will take ALL that it needs, and you will be left with a deficiency. I couldn’t do the vitamins either, I gave up around week 8. I tried the Flintstones too, but they were obnoxious! I remember them tasting so much better when I was a kid..YUCK!
The two things you are going to have a problem with are calcium and iron. Forget all that omega 3 stuff, yeah some doctor some where did a test…whatever, our grandparents didn’t know what omega 3 was and our parents still turned out fine. Come to think of it our grandparents didn’t know not to drink or smoke either, and our parents are fine!
For the calcium I chewed Tums, Berry flavor, like they were candy, and for the iron I had some extra spinach and other leafy greens, because I hate liver! Anyway, those are going to be your 2 major problems, so I hope you like Tums and Spinach, GOOD LUCK!
Susan asks…
Did I have a blighted ovum or missed miscarriage?
Hi all, wonder if anyone can shed any light as I am confused!
About 3 months ago I was 11 weeks pregnant and experienced very light bleeding. I had an ultrasound and all that could be seen was a gestational sac, which just looked like a big black teardrop shape. There was no fetal pole or heartbeat to be found. I was booked in for a D& C and, on my notes, the doctor wrote ‘missed miscarriage’ – so that is what I believed I had.
Obviously I was devastated, but now I am 7 weeks pregnant again and extremely happy. I am very anxious about the chance of miscarrying again so I had a scan at 6 weeks and saw a very clear, strong heartbeat which was wonderful.
I have, I’m afraid, been obsessing a bit and looking at the internet to see what my chances are of carrying my baby to term. I have come across the term ‘blighted ovum’ – where a baby is conceived but there is something genetically wrong and, within the first trimester, it stops developing and either a natural miscarriage occurs or its seen on an ultrasound and a D&C is performed.
Now my question is this, and I hope you understand! Did I have a blighted ovum? Could there ever have been a fetus that died and was reabsorbed or broke apart? The Doctor said the sac looked about 8 weeks gestation. But it was clearly empty, me and my hubby could see that. Our dates were accurate as well, there was no way of confusing 8 weeks with 11 weeks.
What is the difference between blighted ovum and missed miscarriage? Does a blighted ovum turn into a missed miscarriage if the pregnancy and its symptoms continue but the fetus has died? Can I ever know whether anything developed?
Plus, and this is the biggie, if a heartbeat is seen at 6 weeks – can that baby then go on to be a blighted ovum?
Help! It’s all very confusing and we really weren’t informed that much in hospital.
Obviously seeking reassurance as this baby is very much wanted.
Thank you X
Michelle answers:
A blighted ovum is a type of pregnancy loss which happens in very early pregnancy. Your midwife or doctor might also refer to it as an anembryonic pregnancy, but it is more likely they will call it a silent or missed miscarriage. After conception, the fertilised egg (ovum) implants in your uterus (womb), but for some reason a baby does not develop. It can happen to anyone. It usually happens accidentally, and most women go on to have a successful pregnancy next time. This pregnancy can not possibly turn into a blighted ovum as thy would be no baby there to see and you have seen yours. A missed miscarriage is a baby who has developed so far and at some stage has died in the womb. This happened to me in March I was 8 weeks pregnant. I was not aware as the placenta kept producing hormones. It is devastating I know what you are going through now as I am now 10 weeks pregnant and so terrified of losing this baby. I look on the internet check my symptons every day and it is really worrying love. Just remember that when you have seen the heartbeat the baby has a good fighting chance and the odds are in your favor. Me and you was unfortunate last time but that does not mean we will be this time thats what I tell myself but I know it is hard to relax and you may worry all the way through this pregnancy but I think I will start to relax as time progresses and believe you will to. I wish you a happy pregnancy xxxx
Jenny asks…
Help with birthing classes?
My midwife has been harping on me to take childbirth classes with my husband. I would like a natural childbirth if possible, but am having a hard time choosing between Lamaze, Hypnobirthing or Bradley Method. This is my first pregnancy and I have little clue as to what’s going to happen during labor, but I thought a logical solution to my dilemma would to just buy a few different childbirth books read them all and then sort of utilize elements from each method during my childbirth…and then take the basic childbirth class at the hospital. (my midwife has told me to take this class in conjunction with another birthing method class)
So I guess my question is, are the birthing classes (such as Lamaze or Hypnobirthing) completely necessary if I do extensive research on my own? If you took any of these classes were they useful? Any other advice is appriciated!
Michelle answers:
I have decided not to take any classes, but my mother-in-law is somewhat of a birth coach and will be present during my labor and delivery. She and I have been working with the Bradley method (as she has the most experience with this type of birth) and I feel pretty prepared. My sister-in-law took a class with her husband though, and they both said they found it extremely beneficial. Sometimes I think it’s just about *feeling* informed and ready though, ya know? It’s important to be comfortable, and the more knowledgable you are, the easier it is to relax and go through with an easy labor. So if you feel that taking a class will help you to feel more prepared, then go for it…but I do think it’s entirely possible this day and age for a woman to completely educate herself and get through it just fine.
Carol asks…
a head start on preparing for birth of children ?
I really want to be a mother some day. so I guess the idea of giving birth has really fascinated me and scared me at the same time… what I’m most concerned about is (1) having a healthy birth for my child and me, and then (2) how I can best minimize the pain of birth. So I’ve been doing some research online.
Here’s some things I’ve already decided on:
>>I want a natural birth, if possible. because thats the way women were created to give birth.
>>I don’t want an epidural, because of possible side affects (longer labor, complications) …I think I want some kind of pain killer, but i’m not sure what would be the safest.
>>I think I want an upright birth position where my husband could sit/hold me from behind.
>>I also would like a trusted female friend who has given birth herself, to help me through my pregnancy and be there for the birth as extra support.
>>I want to be as educated as I can: take a class, read books, a learn relaxation techniques, etc.
(I understand that it may not happen the way I want.)
I am a kinda scared of the whole idea of birth, because, as of now, I don’t have a very high pain tolerance. my fear is that the time is going to come and I’m going to be absolutely terrified, and I’ve heard that fear tenses up the muscles and can make birth harder/more painful. So I don’t want that.
Important information: I’m 19 right now, and I’m not planning on having children for at least 5 years.
The reason why I’m researching birth right now is so that I can get used to the main ideas of what happens, so that when I am pregnant and taking a class/reading up and preparing, everything won’t be so surprising- I would have the idea of “okay, I’ve heard about this before, no need to freak out.”
Idk, so basically, instead of just 9 months to get ready, I’m taking 5 years. I’m not freaking out about it now, because 5 years is awhile. but I figured its good to start thinking about it now.
What do you ladies think of starting so early?? and the decisions I’ve already made??
Any other advice you might have for me??
thanks, everyone 🙂
Michelle answers:
Its good that your already thinking about what will happen when you have children. Theres nothing wrong with wanting children, but knowing it’s better to wait (very sensdible). Baby sitting for friends with children/ babies can help give you some idea about what your letting yourself in for. Watch videos of births, these can give you some idea of what it is really like. I had my first child when I was your age. Up until then I’d never experienced what real pain was like. Labour is extremely painful, there are often complications and a lot of women don’t get the birth they planned for. It is common for women to want a completely natural birth and then find that the pain is to much for them and they sensibly ask for a epidural. I’m pregnant with my third baby and I’m planning and really wanting a natural birth, this may or may not happen, labour is so unpredicatble that you can not tell. Good Luck
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