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A 54-year-old female asked:
can a person loose her mind as a result of having triplets.?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Not really: It may well feel like you're losing your mind to have 3 babies at the same time, but thankfully this is not an automatic outcome. Moms need help dealing with their babies' needs -- hopefully the dad is involved and extended family is available too. All moms are vulnerable to post-partum depression, esp. With prior depression; anxiety can exacerbate also. Psychiatrists can help if these happen.
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Dr. Olukayode Awosikaanswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Lack of rest.: Having to care for a baby can be stressful not to talk of three babies. In situations where the mother has no assistance in caring for her babies and therefore gets little or no rest, she may certainly become overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. Her pre-pregnancy coping skills also play a significant role.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How much weight must I gain if i'm carrying triplets?
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Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
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The more the better.: Extrapolating from studies in twins that show that increased maternal gestational weight gain is associated with improved fetal/neonatal outcomes, i would say that there is no upper limit to weight gain with triplets. Just monitor your health closely with your maternal-fetal medicine specialist to assure you do not have diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily!
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A 29-year-old female asked:
My one year old fell and hit the side of the frontal part of his head?
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Dr. Marina Armendarizanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Fall: If your baby passed out or had emesis( vomiting ) then go to er now. If there is excessive crying, more than 20 minutes without consoling then go to er. Otherwise ice it and observe.
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Dr. John Despainanswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Depends upon cause: Address what's causing the disocoloration first. If its acne, address that. Short term use of hydroquinone (prescription) may help even skin color, but many times simply taking better care of the skin (addressing the disease process causing the discoloration, hydrating the skin as well) takes care of this.
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