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Deliver Me

Meet three women, just like you. They are friends, mothers and doctors. They struggle to care for their own families, while helping bring new lives into the world. Chat about the show, ask questions of other moms, and discuss what makes Deliver Me this year's hit reality show.

28 Weeks Pregnant & Diagnosed w/5cm Tumor on R Kidney

KMoeller68
  • By KMoeller68 · New reply October 30, 2009
  • 18 replies
  • Hello, I'm 40 years and pregnant after fertility injections. Due to my age, my husband and I decided to do Genetics Testing on the baby. At 12 weeks, I went in for a Nutchel Translucency (apologize if ...

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Real World Advice from the Girlfriends

While the daily grind of motherhood may often make us feel as if we're losing our minds, it's our girlfriends who keep us sane. We live by the advice of our doctors, but we survive with the advice of our friends. Share your best advice, the things you wish you knew before you were a mom.

Maybe pregnant with IUD

TinkaBella
  • By TinkaBella · New reply November 5, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • I have a growing concern, well belief that I may pregnant. Its too early to tell (I think I am around 3 weeks) but I still scheduled a doctors appointment this Wednesday with the Health Center on campus ...

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Healthy and Fit Pregnancy

How do you stay healthy and avoid risks of medical problems when your body is going through so many changes? What should first-time moms expect? What are your questions or tips for a healthy pregnancy?

Things that I can do to go into labor prior to due date

arandis
  • By arandis · New reply 6:45 pm
  • 10 replies
  • Hello, I'm now 37 weeks. Would really love to deliver before the due date! Any tips as to what I can do to get this process started? I would prefer to go into labor naturally. I had my son early (33 1/2 ...

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Preparing for Baby

It doesn't have to be your first for a baby to change your home environment and family dynamics! From decorating the nursery to buying baby gear, share ideas with others who are looking for ways to prepare for the arrival of a new bundle of joy!

Maybe Baby?

areddin
  • By areddin · Posted October 29, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • I am 25 years old & a mommy of 3 (under 4). So, after having my third baby this past June, I went on BC, but stopped after a month because I was having chest pains and a lot of shortness of breath. My ...

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Dealing with Emotions

So many emotions, so many questions. Support from others is essential as you cope with depression or mourn the loss of a child.

In-law

ManchKins
  • By ManchKins · New reply November 2, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • ive been married for almost 2 years and i still dont get along with my inlaws! my question is why do they like to make someone elses life difficult ...

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Multiples

Twins? Triplets? More? Find out what it takes to deliver, feed, bathe, clothe, care for and raise multiples. You'll be surprised at how much help this support community can be!

We Need Help Naming Our Triplets!!!

quadmama80
  • By quadmama80 · New reply November 6, 2009
  • 20 replies
  • Any suggestions as to what to name 2 boys and a girl? We are looking at possibly delivering at Christmas and we have no idea what to name our little ones! Probably don't want "Christmas-y" themed names ...

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Preemies

Those tiny little hands and feet! There's a special place in our heart for these miracle babies. Share your thoughts, joys, tears and support for the parents of premature babies.

micropreemies

kaytlind06
  • By kaytlind06 · New reply October 26, 2009
  • 7 replies
  • i was just wanting someone to talk to who's been in the same situation as me because i feel helpless and kinda lost. i was pregnant with twins and they were due sept 14th. my cervix started shortening ...

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Caring for Infants

Is there a right way to breastfeed? How often should I bathe my baby? What are the keys to getting my baby to sleep through the night? These questions are asked and answered by moms and dads just like you!

milk coming out of only one hole

lilwhtchocomama
  • By lilwhtchocomama · New reply 11:31 am
  • 2 replies
  • So here recently I have noticed something odd with my breast while pumping milk. It appears that my breast is only expressing milk out of one hole. Now I am not having any tenderness in my breast so I ...

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Caring for Toddlers

Where do they get all that energy! Toddlers can test us physically and emotionally. They make us laugh, cry, scream. There's not a question or feeling you're having that other parents haven't had. You're not alone!

Carmen is regressing in potty training

lildeb08
  • By lildeb08 · New reply October 30, 2009
  • 7 replies
  • oh my goodness this is driving me nuts. carmen is constantly peeing in her panties for no reason. the bathroom is empty and available, but she still potties on herself. or we will be out somewhere and ...

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Caring for Children with Special Needs

Children with autism, ADHD, and other medical complications need extra love and care. And so do their parents! Expand your circle of support through this community.

my son with cp is going to have spinal fusion i'm looking 4 advice pls

searching4peace
  • By searching4peace · New reply October 27, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • Hello all, I am a mom of 4 beautiful kids my second oldest has severe special needs, including spastic quadriplegia, chronic lung disease, trache, gjtube placement, a seizure disorder and last but not ...

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Trying to Conceive

No one understands the issues with conception better than those who have gone through fertility treatment. Find out what works and how to deal with the stresses and disappointments that may accompany your efforts to get pregnant.

TTC

J_Dunn
  • By J_Dunn · New reply 6:07 pm
  • 6 replies
  • Well my husband and I have been trying to have a baby on and off for 6 years now well we finally did it in april of 2009 but lost it at 6 weeks it was awfulI I have been so dpressed sorry cant spell all ...

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Adoption

Navigating the process of adoption can be a stressful undertaking for many. This community allows you to discuss the complexities and joys of adopting a child into your family.

Undecided Mother

expectingmomoffive
  • By expectingmomoffive · New reply October 15, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • I am a single Mother, considering Adoption for my unborn. Can someone help me, in making this decission? It's been very hard for me ...

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Thriving as a Person

Sometimes the role of mommy (or daddy) can consume more of 'you' than you like. This community is here to support you as you take care of the 'whole you', your sex life, your emotions... Keeping your identity as a person and living well.

FDA Warning Regarding H1N1 Products

SafeMedicines
  • By SafeMedicines · New reply October 23, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • We wanted to pass along a very important warning from the FDA regarding counterfeit H1N1 medications for sale online. The warning comes after the FDA purchased and analyzed several products advertised ...

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Mother May I?

Sometimes, we all need a little coaching. What happens when the life coach is your mom? Discuss Discovery Health's newest show, Mother May I, and your take on the life coach experience.

whatchya call it?

missesprego18
  • By missesprego18 · New reply December 11, 2008
  • 3 replies
  • I just had my first baby and don't want to have another in awhile, and i heard about this small plastic tube like thingy that you can have put in your fallopian tubes and it prevents pregnancy a little ...

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Community Help Desk

Have a question about using the community? An idea for making it better? Post here and let us know how we can help.

Young mother fears..?

TerribleTwos
  • By TerribleTwos · New reply 6:28 pm
  • 16 replies
  • Hello; I just have a few fears that I would like to ask about... I am 17 and pregnant. I am around 8 months. But I am TERRIFIED of having my baby. Every time I think about it a get scared, does this mean ...

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