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I thought nursing a baby was going to be a lot easier. My baby is two weeks old and so far it's mostly tears, hers and mine. What's wrong?   (created at May 03, 2009)   57  

Self reliance is a high value among Americans. Moms think they should be able to just wing it but this rarely works, particularly when baby is crying, nipples are hurting and doctor is suggesting that formula is not a bad idea. Be assured that 1) The sacri...

Sushi for pregnant woman   (created at Dec 23, 2009)   75  

I would say no. Although the chances of getting a parasitic infection from eating sushi are slim, the consequences are severe enough that you wouldn't want to take the risk. Parasites live in the meat of raw fish. While sushi chefs are very careful, that d...
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Spicy foods during pregnancy   (created at Dec 23, 2009)   55  

It's safe, but whether it's desirable is up to you. Your body will tell if you shouldn't do it. Eating spicy foods may be uncomfortable, especially in the last half to last third of pregnancy, when your stomach is sitting somewhere near your throat and you...
Spicy foods during pregnancy

The Raw Deal - Oysters During Pregnancy   (created at Nov 18, 2009)   123  

For seafood lovers, the craving for oysters doesn’t stop just because you're pregnant. But, the question of whether it's safe to indulge in raw oysters during pregnancy is one that requires careful consideration. The allure of that fresh, briny flavor migh...

Deli meats for pregnant woman   (created at Nov 18, 2009)   66  

It's not safe to eat precooked meats such as deli meats, hot dogs, and pâté when you're pregnant unless they're heated until steaming hot. Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis, and newborns – not moms –...
Deli meats for pregnant woman

Tap water during pregnancy   (created at Nov 18, 2009)   73  

Most tap water is regulated by the government and therefore worrisome chemicals like arsenic are present only in trace amounts. Also tap water, unlike bottled water, contains fluoride, which is essential in keeping your teeth healthy and preventing cavitie...

Herbal tea during pregnancy   (created at Nov 18, 2009)   102  

I don't think there is anything on the market that in the dose of a cup of tea a day could cause any harm (although I do tell my patients to try to avoid herbs in general during the first trimester when the fetus may be particularly vulnerable).Teas are so...
Herbal tea during pregnancy

Bleaching teeth during pregnancy   (created at Nov 17, 2009)   51  

We don't have any evidence that bleaching your teeth will pose a significant risk to you or your baby. But we don't have enough data to say it's safe, either. The peroxide used in bleaching causes an oxidative process, and we know that oxidation can be har...

Understanding Liver Infections During Pregnancy - Risks and Precautions   (created at Sep 25, 2009)   78  

Pregnancy is a period of significant physical and emotional changes, necessitating special care and attention to the health of both the mother and the unborn child. Among the various health concerns that can arise during pregnancy, liver infections are par...

The safty when sitting in a hot tub during pregnancy   (created at Sep 25, 2009)   55  

Hot tubs are usually too hot to be safe for pregnant women to use. We know that water over 105 degrees is damaging to developing cells. It won't damage yours, but the baby is sitting in fluid that's also going to get very warm. And extreme temperatures can...
The safty when sitting in a hot tub during pregnancy

When your heart rate over 140 beats per minute during pregnancy   (created at Sep 14, 2009)   46  

You don't want your heart rate to go too high for too long or to exercise so hard that you get overheated. If you're healthy, you generally shouldn't raise your heart rate over 140 beats per minute while pregnant. You need enough time between beats to get ...

To have acrylic nails put on during pregnancy   (created at Aug 28, 2009)   53  

If you're just having acrylic nails put on, you're probably not exposed to enough of any hazardous materials to create any significant hazard to your pregnancy. Some of the chemicals involved can be absorbed through the skin, but you're not likely to be ex...

Bleaching my teeth during pregnancy   (created at Aug 26, 2009)   41  

We don't have any evidence that bleaching your teeth will pose a significant risk to you or your baby. But we don't have enough data to say it's safe, either. The peroxide used in bleaching causes an oxidative process, and we know that oxidation can be har...
Bleaching my teeth during pregnancy

Getting or having a belly button ring when I'm pregnant   (created at Aug 24, 2009)   70  

If you're considering belly button piercing and become pregnant, postponing the procedure until after delivery is the best idea. As your belly gets bigger along with your baby, the skin of your belly could tighten considerably as it stretches. This sometim...
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How can I be a good mother and still retain my independence?   (created at May 03, 2009)   35  

This is the heaviest question that all new mothers are now asking. Babies wish mothers would forget that word "independence". It implies holding yourself apart. To experience the ecstatic part of motherhood you have to enter unreservedly into the mother/ba...

Everybody gives me different advice. How do I know who to believe?   (created at May 03, 2009)   33  

If you feel uncomfortable with the advice or if it is making your baby unhappy, then it's poor advice. You know yourself and your baby better than anyone else, even if this is your first baby. Your maternal instinct sends up a signal particularly against a...

How do I know if my milk is any good?   (created at May 03, 2009)   38  

This is a valid question. It has been a concern since antiquity. Twentieth Century medical opinion held that all women's milk was the same but now it is recognized that the quality of a mother's milk is influenced by her diet and that the quality of your b...

I'm so tired that mothering is no fun. Is this normal?   (created at May 03, 2009)   48  

No it isn't. The good news is that you can change that starting today. Eat meat, lots of it. No soft drinks, tea or coffee. Cut way back on all carbohydrates. Figure out where the vegetable fats, shortenings and oils are creeping in and banish them (but ke...

Lots of people, even my doctor, think I should have my husband give my baby a bottle at least once a day because it's a bonding experience.   (created at May 03, 2009)   55  

Bonding is important but it's hardly a new invention. It's been around from the start of the human race and so has the family. Bottles are the new invention and they are mere mechanical objects upon which bonding is in no way dependent (or none of us would...