Q: my sis step son calls me mom.at his moms full time she ignores him a lot should i stop him or just ignore it and <3 him don't want him to feel unloved?

Talk to your sister: You appear to have a good relationship with your sister so your first step should be talk to your sister and express your concerns and find out why she ignores him.

Q: why does labor take such a long time for first-time moms?

Lack of stretch: The ligaments of the pelvis as well as the "stretchiness" of the cervix is relatively tight in women who have not delivered a child vaginally. Once you have delivered a child vaginally then these ligaments and the cervix are looser and stretch faster and more easily with the next pregnancy.

Q: can you give me advice for my first time mom needs help with formula problems?

Formula problems: Identify the specific problems, so we can help. Also ask your dietitian or pharmacist. All the best. Healthy children through the American Academy of Paediatrics may be a good resource.

Q: can you give me advice for my first time mom - epidural or no epidural?

Its safe: During the course of you labor after 4cm dilation you will start to have cramps. They are bearable the epidural will put local anesthetic in the epidural space ousdside the spine and it will greatly reduce the pain. The baby gets very little if any medication. It can also be used in the event you need a C-section so you will be awake but without pain

Q: what is the percentage of first time moms (age 28) miscarriages? i was told only 20% of 1st time moms carry to term, 80 % miscarry...

I : I agree with dr. Opsahl, the odds are on your favor! if you ask several of your friends in your age group, almost all of them have had a miscarriage while they were trying to have children. Hope this helps.

Q: do you have suggestions as to the type of childbirth classes that a first time mom should attend?

General ob/ baby CPR: I think a class that covers natural childbirth, c/s, epidural, signs of labor.Etc would be a great class.

Q: how often does a first time mom after delivering tear, and what can one do to prevent tearing or episionmy?

Most have a little: It's not uncommon to have a small tear with the delivery of a first baby. Good control with delivery will help.

Q: why does my mom get different readings.first time its 140 then comes to 120 in a gap of few seconds.she takes it in digital machines.

Need to wait.: If someone repeatedly checks their blood pressure on the same arm two and three times successively, one would see that the numbers go down. This is not accurate, though, but more reflective of the repeated effect of the BP cuff on the vasculature. One must wait ten minutes before checking the BP again on the same arm. For quick repetition, check on the opposite arm.

Q: good morning im 27weeks pregnant and experiencing different patterns of kicks however my concern is when theres like 10-15 kicks in a space of 10 seconds. should i be worried? im a first time mom.

Likely not: Seems like an active baby. Regular kicks are very reassuring and sometimes baby is more active than at other times. Good luck.

Q: hello, my mom, 69, was recently diagnosed with idc and was told it is stage 3. she has had mamograms every year and has been diligent about her health screenings. is stage 3 advnaced and if so how can this be if this is the first time anything has eve

Idc: Stage 3 is not a very early stage, with significant involvement of the lymph nodes plus the size of the cancer. Depending on the biology of the cancer, a very agressive ca can grow very fast within short period of time. Also, mammo is not a perfect test. Its sensitivity and specificity are even lower when used in a dense breast.Combination of those two can explain a case like your mom, s.

Question 1

my sis step son calls me mom.at his moms full time she ignores him a lot should i stop him or just ignore it and <3 him don't want him to feel unloved?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your sister: You appear to have a good relationship with your sister so your first step should be talk to your sister and express your concerns and find out why she ignores him.

Question 2

why does labor take such a long time for first-time moms?

Accepted Answer

Lack of stretch: The ligaments of the pelvis as well as the "stretchiness" of the cervix is relatively tight in women who have not delivered a child vaginally.  Once you have delivered a child vaginally then these ligaments and the cervix are looser and stretch faster and more easily with the next pregnancy.

Question 3

can you give me advice for my first time mom needs help with formula problems?

Accepted Answer

Formula problems: Identify the specific problems, so we can help. Also ask your dietitian or pharmacist. All the best. Healthy children through the American Academy of Paediatrics may be a good resource.

Question 4

can you give me advice for my first time mom - epidural or no epidural?

Accepted Answer

Its safe: During the course of you labor after 4cm dilation you will start to have cramps. They are bearable  the epidural will put local anesthetic in the epidural space ousdside the spine and it will greatly reduce the pain. The baby gets very little if any medication. It can also be used in the event you need a C-section so you will be awake but without pain

Question 5

what is the percentage of first time moms (age 28) miscarriages? i was told only 20% of 1st time moms carry to term, 80 % miscarry...

Accepted Answer

I : I agree with dr. Opsahl, the odds are on your favor! if you ask several of your friends in your age group, almost all of them have had a miscarriage while they were trying to have children. Hope this helps.

Question 6

do you have suggestions as to the type of childbirth classes that a first time mom should attend?

Accepted Answer

General ob/ baby CPR: I think a class that covers natural childbirth, c/s, epidural, signs of labor.Etc would be a great class.

Question 7

how often does a first time mom after delivering tear, and what can one do to prevent tearing or episionmy?

Accepted Answer

Most have a little: It's not uncommon to have a small tear with the delivery of a first baby.  Good control with delivery will help.

Question 8

why does my mom get different readings.first time its 140 then   comes to 120 in a gap of few seconds.she takes it in digital machines.

Accepted Answer

Need to wait.: If someone repeatedly checks their blood pressure on the same arm two and three times successively, one would see that the numbers go down.  This is not accurate, though, but more reflective of the repeated effect of the BP cuff on the vasculature.  One must wait ten minutes before checking the BP again on the same arm.  For quick repetition, check on the opposite arm.

Question 9

good morning
im 27weeks pregnant and experiencing different patterns of kicks however my concern is when theres like 10-15 kicks in a space of 10 seconds. should i be worried? im a first time mom.

Accepted Answer

Likely not: Seems like an active baby. Regular kicks are very reassuring and sometimes baby is more active than at other times. Good luck.

Question 10

hello, 

my mom, 69, was recently diagnosed with idc and was told it is stage 3. she has had mamograms every year and has been diligent about her health screenings. is stage 3 advnaced and if so how can this be if this is the first time anything has eve

Accepted Answer

Idc: Stage 3 is not a very early stage, with significant involvement of the lymph nodes plus the size of the  cancer. Depending on the biology of the cancer, a very agressive ca can grow very fast  within short period of time. Also, mammo is not a perfect test. Its sensitivity and specificity are even lower when used  in a dense  breast.Combination of those two can explain a case like your mom, s.

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Why does labor take such a long time for first-time moms?

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Can you give me advice for my first time mom needs help with formula problems?

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Can you give me advice for my first time mom - epidural or no epidural?

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What is the percentage of first time moms (age 28) miscarriages? i was told only 20% of 1st time moms carry to term, 80 % miscarry...

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How often does a first time mom after delivering tear, and what can one do to prevent tearing or episionmy?

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Why does my mom get different readings.first time its 140 then comes to 120 in a gap of few seconds.she takes it in digital machines.

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Good morning im 27weeks pregnant and experiencing different patterns of kicks however my concern is when theres like 10-15 kicks in a space of 10 seconds. should i be worried? im a first time mom.

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Hello, my mom, 69, was recently diagnosed with idc and was told it is stage 3. she has had mamograms every year and has been diligent about her health screenings. is stage 3 advnaced and if so how can this be if this is the first time anything has eve

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