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• December 16, 2008 7:37 p.m.

  my question is, is it normal to bleed a little im 34 weeks along and i dilated 2 already i had went pee and when i wiped there was blood but it was really light like light pink wsnt very much blood jus a little i dont know if thts normal or isit sumthin to be concerned about i called my clinic and they were closed so im jus wtchin out for anymore i had went pee again and this time there wasnt any blood or anything i jus had went to the doc today to and things were fine it all happenedwhen i got home so idk anyone know what i shld do or has anyone else have the same problem?

  - heather

• December 9, 2008 12:37 p.m.

  I continue to welcome everyone to the site. I enjoy everyone's questions and answers that are shared. That is one of the most important things about the site; connecting with other women. I would like to advise Car Car to get a pregnancy test as soon as possible. Home pregnancy tests are fine. The sooner you find out the sooner you can make decisions and plans.

  - Mary Murry . com

• November 29, 2008 8:50 p.m.

  just to add to my previous comment, my 14 year old daughter may find it hard to adjust to this pregnancy and new baby, how can i approach this.

  - Car Car

• November 29, 2008 8:49 p.m.

  I have a 14 year old and righ tnow i am feeling symptoms of pregnancy but haven't missed my period yet but have been feeling sick for the past week, should i wait to get a test done or do a home test now.

  - Car Car

• November 10, 2008 10:58 a.m.

  Reply to the post from August 21. I believe that you and your husband are the only people to decide when to have a baby. Your mother might have had different circumstances and experiences, but I believe that nobody can tell you what to do. Even from medical point of view it is much better to have a baby earlier then later (considering complications and possibility of birth defects). Regarding your depression - firstly, medicine is very advanced now in treatment of depression in pregnant women. You would want to discuss this issue with your health care provider. Some people are prone to depression, some take medications or behavioral therapy for years, but they are perfectly capable of giving loving and caring home for a child. And it does not mean that yor baby 100 % will develop depression in her (his) life. And believe me, when you become pregnant your mother will change her attitude. And if not, too bad (and not for you!).

  - Julia

• October 9, 2008 4:38 a.m.

  I am 24yo and just over 8 weeks pregnant (due May next year). This was an unplanned pregnancy, and I am worried I will not be able to defer my new job due to commence in March next year. My partner is prepared to take time off to be the primary carer, I am wondering what is the absolute minimum time I can take off? Given my age and no health problems. At the moment I am looking at two months maximum (3 weeks before birth and 5 weeks after)

  - No name given

• September 28, 2008 2:46 p.m.

  Hi, I'm 19 years old and I'm really scared that there is a chance I may be pregnant. About a week ago, my boyfriend of almost 2 years were having sex. It was taking a long time for him to finish, so we decided to stop. We realized the condom was gone, and soon later realized it got pushed inside of me. He was a little drunk at the time we were having intercouse, and he doesn't think he finished, although I was very wet down there. I am on yaz (birth control) and I take it regularly. We also decided that I should take the morning after pill for even more safe mesaures. What is the likelihood that I can still get pregnant?

  - Kayla

• August 22, 2008 8:16 p.m.

  I am just needing some advise. I am a diabetic mother to be. I am having alot of problems with my blood sugar readings dropping. My doctor tells me that it is normal. I am having them so bad that I am having to leave work. I am just wondering if this is really normal and if someone else is or has gone through this before.

  - April

• August 21, 2008 1:28 p.m.

  I'm 27 and my husband and I are starting to talk about trying to conceive. We are financially stable and have had the luxury of being able to live off of his salary alone for a while. Both of our careers are well established at this point. The problem I'm having is that my mother has been very insistent on trying to have me do the exact opposite things she did. She got married when she was 20 and had me when she was 21. She first insisted that I didn't get married until I was 30 and didn't have children until I was 35. Now she says maybe I shouldn't have children at all because I suffer from depression and it would be horrible if I passed that on to a child. I am at a loss. I feel that my husband and I are ready and we have always wanted to have children; however, I always imagined my mother being there for me to talk to about this. I am also wondering if we should wait until we can buy a bigger house. We have a 2 bedroom townhome and are saving up to move within the next 4 years.

  - No name given

• August 12, 2008 8:42 a.m.

  It's my first pregnancy. My expcted due date is on septmber 14. I'm having a hard time in deciding if I will try normal birth delivery or elective C-section. I'm not overweight as well as my baby. We are both in good condition as well as the baby's position. It is just that I'm really scared about labor pains, episiotomy and my pain tolerance is really low. I'm also not brave enough to face the pain. My other concern is that what if i'l try normal delivery and then i will not be able to make it, then they will perform emergency C-section! which is I don't prefer. I would rather want an elective C-section than an emergency one..because I witth elective C-section, I will be mentally, physically and emotiobally prepared. But the other question is, what if I will be able to make it through normal delivery? please advise. I'm confused. tnx

  - shine

• July 2, 2008 3:41 p.m.

  Hi Mary, This is my first pregnancy and I am 31 years old.I am 38 weeks pregnant now and my baby's head is not engaged yet. Is there still time for this to happen? Is it recommendable to do squatting exercises? Or other type of exercises? What might be causing my baby not to be engaged yet? Thank you.

  - Romina

• June 23, 2008 5:12 p.m.

  Paula, Thank you so much for your feedback...I guess I'll just have to wait and see :)

  - No name given

• June 23, 2008 8:49 a.m.

  Dreamer, I don't know if it was all in my head or not, but, yes, I felt things that were not the same as they had always been. I felt, when implantation occured in the uterus, some thing along the lines of a great big mosquito bite. This was probably about a week after conception. And about a week and a half after conception, I had the sore breasts and much more frequent unination. I know this sounds strange, but I just knew that I was pregnant. It was very exciting to feel these different things.

  - Paula - NNY

• June 19, 2008 5:53 p.m.

  I was just curious if anyone has ever been so sensitive that they can actually feel conception taking place. Like, cramping and sore breasts...wouldn't this make sense due to the hormone fluctuation. Looking for some feedback...please help!

  - Dreamer..

• June 18, 2008 10:34 a.m.

  i am 30 weeks along and went to the doctor yesterday and my blood pressure was 80 over 30. the doctor didnt really say much so im just w2ondering is this serious and what can i do to raise it back up??

  - dani

• June 9, 2008 7:40 a.m.

  My daughter has epilepsy. She has been taking the drug Zonegran. I have not found much information on whether or not she should be careful about getting pregnant with this drug. She is 27 and in good health. She is presently seeing a doctor specializing in "research" and I am not comfortable with his wait and see approach. She was initially diagnosed with epilepsy at Mayo Clinic around 14 years ago. My wife and I are suggesting that her and her husband go to Mayo Clinic to get some pre-pregnancy counseling to more fully understand whether or not she should be on another drug, or possibly another consideration. Thanks for your time and consideration.

  - Walter Slingsby

• May 27, 2008 9:01 a.m.

  can you get pregneat well breastfeeding?

  - Denise

• May 25, 2008 3:13 a.m.

  Janine you did nothing that caused your baby harm. The lifting and other activities wouldn't have done anything to the baby's hips. It is possible he was breech for a long time. Please try not to feel guilty about your sons hips. It was out of your control.

  - Mary Murry Mayoclinic.com

• May 23, 2008 7:24 p.m.

  Yolanda, You asked if it is possible to get pregnant while on the pill? Yes!! I have been on several different types from the pill to the patch and I have taken them as close to perfect as I can. I have gotten pregnant three times while on them. Guess it is time for a more permanent fix.

  - Jennifer

• May 22, 2008 2:31 p.m.

  When my son was born his legs were notin their hip sockets. He was full term, delivered by a planned C-section. C-section was reccomended because his head was large and the umbilical cord was around his neck and he was a footling breach. I thought it was all my fault because I foolishly put in a brick patio when I was in my last weeks of pregnancy. I was lifting fifty pound bags of sand, working on my hands and knees, and it took half a pallet of bricks to complete the project. I did feel pressure below my rib cage and my belly felt tight. I would take breaks until this feelings passed. My question is, did I cause distress to my son and did I cause the complications of the pregnancy?

  - Janine

• April 19, 2008 2:26 p.m.

  This is in response to Roberta's question: I had two wisdom teeth pulled during my pregnancy one at 6 months the other at 8 months (I still need another pulled). Its perfectly ok. The dentist/x-rayer should put a double apron over your belly for extra protection and they'll at least need a note from your doctor explaining what drugs they can prescribe (for example antibiotics/pain killers). My babies fine...even more than fine (8lbs at 9 months). So go for it but be sure to check with your doctor 1st. Dental problems, like a bad tooth (which I've had), could cause preterm labor. So if its necessary do it, if its a wisdom tooth they're try to save go on a head and get it pulled....wisdom teeth are in part extra teeth and the hardest to maintain since they're way in the back. Good Luck :)

  - Jennie

• April 15, 2008 8:54 p.m.

  where can i find a good "do and don't" list for being pregnant?

  - No name given

• April 14, 2008 1:44 a.m.

  My husband recently had a vasectomy reversal and I was wondering if anyone else out their has experienced this and what their experience was like. The surgeon said that everything went great and that we shouldn't have a problem, which we are exstatic about! Just wondering if anyone had any encouraging thoughts or stories about pregnancy after a vasectomy reversal, or any tips on how to concieve afterward! Thanks!

  - Melissa

• April 14, 2008 1:15 a.m.

  Currently 12 weeks pregnant - have had spotting for last 5 days (vary between light brown and light pink colour), lower abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain (heart burn), the noisiest tummy in town (so much wind but can't release it), and constipation. Had 12 week ultrasound on Friday and was told the baby was perfectly healthy, no abnormalities, heartbeat 164. I have a doctor's appointment this week to have it checked out and I was in hospital last week getting the spotting and cramps checked out. I was just told to rest as cervix was closed. Has anyone else had these experiences? Just curious - Don't worry I am always at hospital or doctors getting checked out!

  - Kelly

• April 13, 2008 2:45 p.m.

  I think I'm in the right place for information :-). In my past I have had a history of sensitivity to birth control pills, they always make me nauseous. I recently quit taking them because I got really sick one night. I figured my period would be coming soon. It has been 7 days since I last took them. To my surprise I have been exhibiting signs of pregnancy. The nausea never went away, my breasts have been really sore, I have been light headed and fatiued and still no sign of my period. So, my question is can you get pregnant while taking birth control and if so, how long should I wait to take a test or go to the doctor?

  - Yolanda