In the Womb: Maalox

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Heartburn While Pregnant

Hi Mom's -- I am pregnant and experiencing heartburn really badly (especially at night) -- At times, its so uncomfortable I can't sleep. Anyone have any safe natural solutions to keep this at bay. Thanks, K.

Checkups & Ultrasounds

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Lump Sensation in Throat During Pregnancy

This is my fifth pregnancy and I have this lump feeling in the base of my throat and I can feel part of the sensation spreading to my upper chest. If I gently press on the base of my neck in the triangle space where the neck and chest meet at the front it seems to go away until I release pressure. Sometimes it almost feels as if there is a flutter or contraction in my chest as well but my pulse appears steady. Is this something anyone else has experienced? It isn't painful at all just feels uncomfortable and tight.

First Trimester

Second Trimester

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Severe Sickness in Second pregnancy...help!

This is my second pregnancy, and I'm 8 weeks along today. It seems like the moment I found out, I started getting sick. I was very ill throughout my last pregnancy, but i just don't remember feeling this down about it. I think it's because I have this sweet little girl who needs my attention and I've got my head in the toilet the second I get home from work. It's not just nausea and vomiting, but extreme dizziness, stomach cramps and diarhhea. My O.B.'s office just keeps givign me meds that my body violently rejects and ultimatly makes...

Third Trimester

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Pregnancy and Constipation

Hi everyone, has anyone had constipation so bad in the first trimester. i plan on talking to my doctor but, i was wondering if anyone maybe took a laxative or an enama during this early stage. my constipation is so bad and when i talked to the nurse she said add fiber to my diet. i have its just not working. i am wondering if anyone has something i could possible take as an example to the doctor or nurse to get approval to take. thank you everyone S.