My friend is having problems breastfeeding. Her baby latches on trys to suck but then stop.Is any milk coming out? She tryed to pump but nothing came out. What should she do?
2007-06-10 08:25:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby
He is 10 and at the moment goes to bed around 8.30, is this too early? any other parents out there that have a set bed time?
2007-06-10 08:15:34 · 30 answers · asked by mandy s 2 in Toddler & Preschooler
i never leak and i never became painfully engorged when my milk came in and i never feel a "let down" and when i pump after a feeding i can never get more than a 1/4 oz and that' if im lucky. i started supplementing with formula at night because i felt that i could not satisfy my baby. he is now 7 weeks old and i am still breastfeeding almost the entire day he either falls asleep on my breast from sucking for so long or he eats as much as he can (i do as much breast compression as i can) and cries about 20 minutes later from hunger and i feel like im pretty empty. i dont know what to do i'm a prisoner in my own home and i feel awful because he's starving after nursing him a whole day -i can feed him in the evening with a bottle immediately after a feeding and he'll inhale 5-6 oz. what can i do? do i just not have enough milk? and please dont blame it on the formula and say all i have to do is nurse because i tried it and he never seemed content. is there any solution? HELP!
2007-06-10 08:12:33 · 10 answers · asked by bggirl 2 in Newborn & Baby
Three changes of clothes today,four yesterday, what are we to do?
2007-06-10 07:52:35 · 21 answers · asked by tokoyojo 1 in Parenting
2007-06-10 07:48:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names
We live in a rather arrid area and the baby is a week old, we would like to get out for 20 minutes but it is getting warm outside already.
2007-06-10 07:40:29 · 14 answers · asked by Scott B 1 in Newborn & Baby
I've been nursing for 11 months due to my son's allergic reaction to formula. I'm hanging in there, just bearly...My son has 4 teeth on top, and 2 on the bottom, and has been nawing me, now both nipples are cut raw, pumping hurts, & it's excruciating to nurse him. I think the sippy cup he chews on encouraged him to naw me. I pop his leg, and tell him no, no, I've even tried to stop nursing as soon as he chomps down, but it only infurriates my poor baby. The wailing is too much for me to stand. I've used peroxide and Lansinoh to heal them up. I've almost weaned him, he only nurses for breakfast-time comfort, nap times, and bed-time. He eats Gerber stage 3 for lunch, snacks & dinner. What is the harm in giving my son whole milk now? What difference does 3 weeks make? Would it be ok to give it to him an 8 ounce bottle of whole-milk ONLY once a day to wean him slowly off of breastmilk? I'm waiting till I get a reply from his Pediatrician since Fri., today is Sun...
2007-06-10 07:32:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Newborn & Baby
2007-06-10 07:22:01 · 8 answers · asked by Maggiemuffin 2 in Newborn & Baby
When me and my husband were being intimate last night the condom broke. Fortunately we discovered the break before he ejaculated. Condoms are our only source of birth control. My period is due to start on the 20th. I know it's probably a slim chance, but I'm just looking for reassurance. Anyone have any statistics on this?
2007-06-10 07:18:22 · 12 answers · asked by Justme 2 in Pregnancy
Women in America Murder there offspring through abortion, don't they have a clue thats murder? Don't they comprehend the moment they conceive the man's sperm, that's when life begins. 150A.D. The Didache (2.2) "You shall not slay a child by abortions."..160A.D.-230A.D. Tertullian. Called abortion "homocidium" (murder, manslaughter)
2007-06-10 07:16:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
My fiance has just graduated from collage and is going onto graduate school. We have been together for 2 years now. After her move to where i live she has now gotten in the mood 24/7. But she has been feeling ickey as she puts it. Sometimes a little nausuea. Sometimes a little crampy. She is on the patch and has been ever since we have been together. She isnt schuduled to start for another week and is worried. What do you all think is it nerves or could she be?
2007-06-10 07:13:23 · 8 answers · asked by throttlehead8 1 in Pregnancy
will taking a bath when 4 cm and 100 % effament cause an infection? how long until labor starts ?
2007-06-10 07:10:27 · 7 answers · asked by bjarnson03 1 in Newborn & Baby
I recentlie divorced and am moving on and I hope to have a baby with that next special someone. However I had a hysterectomy while I was with my ex. Is it possible to reverse that procedure and have a baby in the future?
2007-06-10 07:10:07 · 20 answers · asked by T K Ditto 1 in Pregnancy
I have not found out if im having a boy or a girl yet. Im 13 weeks pregnant and due December 14 2007. I have a few ideas for girls names and would like opinions. However if you have nothing nice to say refrain from posting. We have chosen Logan for the frist name if we have a boy but for a middle name kind of at a loss. Feel free to add middles to the girls or switch them around as you please!
Girls :
Camryn
Paisley (only as a middle)
Madison
Asia
Danica
Kennedy (only as a middle)
Mia (only as a middle)
Jaelynn
Callie
Shayna (only as a middle)
Reese (only as a middle)
Alaina
Janelle
Alexis
Abigail
Boys:
Logan Jack (family name)
Logan David
Logan Matthew (family name)
Logan Kennedy (family name)
Logan Dane
Logan Xavier
Logan Trey
Thanks in advance for all the helpful comments!
2007-06-10 06:57:02 · 27 answers · asked by Heather 2 in Baby Names
(last letter is p)
girls can i have your email i handsome strong but not really smart..but who cares im 11.
2007-06-10 06:53:11 · 16 answers · asked by Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) 1 in Grade-Schooler
no, I am not pregnant, being 17, but my big brother and his wife are and they are having a girl. I'm definitely trying to come up with some nice names, and my sister-in-law (brother's wife), likes the following:
Kellen
Aisley
Cottia
Whetherly
what do you think
2007-06-10 06:48:25 · 11 answers · asked by Just Ryan! 4 in Baby Names
My four year old son just swallowed a coin. When I asked him to show me which kind it was, he pointed to the quarter. He seems to be fine and is running around playing. Do I need to take him to the local clinic to get checked out?
2007-06-10 06:39:47 · 31 answers · asked by C Dub 2 in Parenting
my gf is having someone elses baby and getting paid a lot of money. the embyo was the intended mother's egg and her husband. a doctor implanted it in my gf and now she is pregged with their child. I don't mind because she has insured that if she has post pardon the other lady in the contract has to pay for her therapy whatever it may be.
2007-06-10 06:33:23 · 11 answers · asked by mousehth72 5 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
ok so i am having all the symptoms of being pregnant like, feeling so tired all the time, using the bathroom like every ten minutes or so, little mood swings, disgusted by certain foods, headaches, nausia, morning sickness, i've taken a hpt but it was negative. im not do for my period until the 20 of june but i thought that the test would be positive now since ive had spotting about 1 1/2 week ago and the morning sickness now. please help me!
2007-06-10 06:32:06 · 11 answers · asked by kt_michelle87 1 in Pregnancy
2007-06-10 06:29:07 · 3 answers · asked by bea1 3 in Trying to Conceive
At first most people wonder what on earth a cough syrup has to do with fertility, but the logic is easily found in the fact that it is an expectorant and is being used to loosen and thin mucus - just in a different place than the lungs!
What kind of Robitussin is used to improve cervical mucus?
One should buy the plain kind with no letters after it. The only active ingredient is guaifenesin, and it contains 100 mg per teaspoon. It is very important to avoid the versions that contain decongestants as those may dry up cervical mucus. Also, there is some conflicting information about whether dextromethorphan, the DM in some cough medicine names, may be linked to birth defects such as neural tube defects and cleft palate.
Do I need to use the brand Robitussin?
No. Robitussin is the most common brand name, at least in the U.S., that carries a guaifenesin-only expectorant, but there are other brands and generics available. As long as the only active ingredient is guaifenesin, you can use any variety you find. For those with diabetes or otherwise concerned about sugar intake, there is the brand Diabetic Tussin available.
What is the recommended dose of guaifenesin?
The recommended dose for improving cervical mucus, based on a 1982 article in Fertility and Sterility, is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. If mucus still appears thick and doesn't have good spinnbarkeit (ability to stretch), one can take as much as four teaspoons (400 mg) four times per day (the maximum dose on this over the counter medication). Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water, and attention should be given to drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day -- one needs water to produce mucus.
What cycle days should one take guaifenesin?
Just as the dose can vary a bit, so can the days. The article linked above had patients starting the guaifenesin on cycle day 5 - five days after the start of menses. This seems rather early as mucus is not an issue until about five days before ovulation - based on the fact that sperm can only live five days at best, and most pregnancies are the result of intercourse in the five days leading up to ovulation. Because of this information, it is now more common for doctors to suggest starting guaifenesin about five days before expected ovulation and continuing through ovulation day (six days total, for those with regular cycles). For those with irregular cycles, one should start taking guaifenesin about five days before the earliest day ovulation might be expected. For those taking Clomid (clomiphene citrate, Serophene) in a 5-day protocol, one can probably wait until the day after the last Clomid pill before starting the expectorant.
Is guaifenesin available in pill form?
Yes, but in most cases a prescription is needed. In the U.S., one can get a 600 mg time released caplet as the generic Guaifenesin CR, or brands Humibid LA, and Fenesin. This is often less expensive than the liquid. Another brand that is available OTC is Mucinex, though it probably is not a cost savings.
How does one diagnose cervical factor/hostile mucus?
Many women try taking guaifenesin after noting little or no egg white (stretchy) cervical mucus while charting their fertility signals, but clinically it is diagnosed when a doctor checks mucus one or two days before ovulation in what is usually referred to as a post-coital test. The doctor does a vaginal exam and takes a sample of mucus to immediately analyze under a microscope to check for live sperm and for a ferning pattern. It is also checked for signs of infection. Quality mucus will be stretchy, fern, lack cellularity, and have live sperm swimming in it.
Why do so many women take guaifenesin while on Clomid?
Clomid (clomiphene citrate, Serophene) can cause hostile mucus in 30 percent or more of women using it. Higher doses tend to be more associated with less cervical fluid and a thinner uterine lining, than the 50 mg dose.
Will guaifenesin help if there is little or no mucus present?
Guaifenesin doesn't actually create mucus, it only thins what is already there. One would need to look into why there is no mucus (infection, not really ovulating), or bypass the mucus issue by doing intrauterine insemination.
Does one need to take guaifenesin when doing intrauterine insemination (IUI)?
It would only make sense to take guaifenesin if one is planning to have intercourse in addition to doing IUI. Those doing donor insemination, for example, wouldn't benefit.
Will taking guaifenesin cause any problems if it isn't needed?
Probably not. Since fertile mucus can be watery, there is probably no harm in taking guaifenesin and thinning it out.
What are some other possible ways to improve cervical mucus?
Drinking plenty of water should always be considered in addition to any other therapies one might try. Estrogen is sometimes given to help mucus production, though doctors have mixed opinions of its benefit, especially when used with Clomid (and some suggest using Tamoxifen instead of Clomid). Injectable gonadotropins used for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation often have a positive effect on cervical mucus as well. Some home/natural remedies include eating salty foods such as popcorn (mucus is very salty), taking evening primrose oil, avoiding dairy products (they can thicken mucus), eating lots of baby carrots, and also avoiding antihistamines, including high doses of vitamin C. Another suggestion that is increasing in popularity is to drink grapefruit juice in order to improve or increase the amount of cervical mucus. If one is on prescription medications, it is a good idea to look for warning about grapefruit juice consumption (it isn't recommended with several medications for hypertension, for example).
Can lubricants be used in place of CM?
Lubricants aid in intercourse, but not in sperm travel through the cervix. Most over the counter lubricants are not "sperm friendly" -- meaning that using them is likely to kill off some sperm. In most cases, one needs to weigh the benefits against the risks . . . it may well be worth losing a few sperm to make it possible to complete intercourse. That said, there are some friendlier options out there. One is FemGlide, a lubricant you can get from your doctor. You can buy the same product marketed as Slippery Stuff (apparently more available at stores that sell sexual aids than at pharmacies and such). There is also a more recently introduced product called Pre-Seed from Bio-Origyn. Another option discussed on many fertility boards is using raw egg whites at room temperature. There may be some risk of salmonella exposure with egg whites, so some suggest using pasteurized egg whites available in the grocery store. With any lubricant, it is generally best to use as little as possible.
Does guaifenesin do anything for male factor infertility?
It is possible that men with thick semen may benefit from guaifenesin in the same manner it helps with cervical mucus in women. The suggested doses on the newsgroups and fertility boards range from two teaspoons twice per day to four teaspoons four times per day.
2007-06-10 06:23:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive
Our boy is due in October. We're attached to both name choices and can't decide between the two. We're asking for some fresh eyes on the names and to hear your thoughts between them. Thanks!
2007-06-10 06:23:22 · 65 answers · asked by newdad 1 in Baby Names
My daughter's day care says they want to move her to the 4 yr old room and they cant b/c she cant write her name on her own. Should she be able to? She can identify the letters and trace them.
2007-06-10 05:56:46 · 21 answers · asked by JADIEN 1 in Toddler & Preschooler
i took a pregnancy blood test and it came out negative .i was so bumed anyways my breast starting to hurt like my nipple is so sensitive i havent had my period for 2 weeks and 5 days and sometimes i feel like my period is gonna come and it doesnt .........i have no other symtoms do u think their any chance that im pregnant? or not is it my imagination?and wat should i do to get my period back on track?this is my first time i missed my period over stress........................................clear fluid be coming out too.....
2007-06-10 05:56:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive
Im expecting in December, and already have two names..tell me what you think..
*Braydon James Lloyd
*Juliana Jane Lloyd
2007-06-10 05:50:43 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names
2007-06-10 05:46:41 · 5 answers · asked by Lek D 1 in Pregnancy
my birth control failed... the condom broke.... so now i am worried that i am not going to get my cycle this month. and even if i was i think i have been stressing too much and may delay it. I took two test 5 and 1 day before my expected peroid both neg....My cycle is due today but nothing yet. i feel mild cramping but usually it startes like 2 days before my actual cycle...what are my chances of being pregnate and when should i test again??
thank you
2007-06-10 05:41:24 · 23 answers · asked by pisces_dreamer06 2 in Pregnancy
However, he can not SIT unassisted. If I place him in a sitting position, he will fall forward. He was born 4 weeks early, so I don't panic when he's a little behind, but it seems like his development is out of order. I have 2 older children who were already sitting at this age and did not crawl or stand until after they could sit.
He has never been in a stroller, I have always worn him or my husband has worn him on his back. He has also had very strong legs since birth and started using an exersaucer since 3 months old. Of course, he is in a sitting position in his car seat.
Anyhow, does this seem odd? Is it anything to bother the doctor over since he is developing normal in other ways?
2007-06-10 05:36:17 · 8 answers · asked by ryet_grrrl 3 in Newborn & Baby
2007-06-10 05:25:45 · 3 answers · asked by sunset o 1 in Newborn & Baby
Im 15 Having Twins
Thinking Of Kyle & Lucy
Or Wyatt & Elle
Tell Me Wot Ones Are Nicer
Or Pitch Me Your Ideas
2007-06-10 05:24:42 · 63 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names
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