Description : How old were you moms when you had your first child?
Last Answer : Twenty one.
Description : Mom's to be, and moms, what did you used to eat in the first three months of your pregnancy? did you had the morning sickness? i have that all day by the way...
Last Answer : I had spontaneous vomiting. As in no warning. It made for an exciting few weeks. Whenever you can, try to eat something that is good for you ...I would try to eat a little bit of peanut butter ... your OB first if you consider this .) Is this your first pregnancy? (Congratulations on the baby, BTW)
Description : Development of baby's brain?
Last Answer : You could try You Tube. I found one of many. I don’t know if this is it but there are more listed on the side. If you find it here, let me know. I would like to watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu7GHryIfmo Also found this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cNIRDCZANs
Description : In your opinion, what are the most important bare essentials for a baby's nursery?
Last Answer : 1. Baby.
Description : Why do you chew your child's food and spit it into your baby's mouth, and why do you ingest your placenta?
Last Answer : answer:Who told you I did? I think this is some of that bizarre behavior that will pop up in the fringes of any human society. However strange… Given our diversity, someone will consider it a lifestyle.
Description : Are baby's "footprints" on birth certificate used for official ID?
Last Answer : the FBI continues to advocate and encourage footprint-ing infants at birth, believing that this process represents a reliable, expeditious, and cost-efficient method for establishing probable personal ... and airplane crashes by using the footprints of the individuals taken in infancy. Source
Description : Is it appropriate to change a baby's diaper on a subway or other form of public transportation?
Last Answer : It’s a mother’s instinct – You gotta do what you gotta do! Of course I think it’s rather inappropriate. At least she could have put a mat or banket down, perhaps sprayed some air freshener when she was finished?
Description : Do I need to wash my brand new baby's brand new clothes?
Last Answer : Yes. There is often a flame-retardant in infant clothing, which can irritate skin.
Description : Why do my baby's eyes roll into the back of her head when she gets her bottle?
Last Answer : Is her father a shark?
Description : Moms (and dads), what were your birth/labor experiences like?
Last Answer : My son was 3 weeks early. I had some slight discomfort so I went to see my Dr. I was in labor and I didn't even know it. I went to the hospital, they broke my water, gave me an epideral and ... It wasn't a bad experience, other than my epideral took forever to wear off and I couldn't walk for hours.
Description : I need help buying diapers! Experienced moms- please help?
Last Answer : Save the planet from plastic pollution, don’t buy disposable diapers! They’re worse than plastic bags and bottles combined.
Description : What are some resources to help stay at home moms teach their babies?
Last Answer : answer:I love this site. Both my kids had 40+ signs by the time they were 12 months old. Neither use them much now because it is easier to talk. But we are convinced this set them ... made them happier babies because they could communicate with us. http://commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/aslweb/browser.htm
Description : There is a good chance that my SO and I are pregnant. Can anyone answer some questions for me before we head to the doctor?
Last Answer : The most important thing you have to know is tell your doctor everything and follow his instructions. Do not be afraid or embarrassed to tell him, your baby’s well being depends on you being honest about everything.
Description : Moms: Could you always tell from your baby's cry when he or she was hungry from all of the other variations of crying?
Last Answer : Yes. And when she was tired, hungry, uncomfortable. And yes, I can tell what other babies are crying from, too. And nothing pisses me off more than a kid wailing in the store because he or she is ... way you can tell the difference between an adult crying out of fear, or out of sadness, you know?
Description : If you found out that you were pregnant today (or that your girlfriend was pregnant), what is the first baby name that would pop into your head?
Last Answer : Rosco.
Description : If there was a way to prevent any and all abnormalities in any future child should every pregnant woman be made to do it?
Last Answer : Someone would have to have to start defining normal' and frankly, with my work with children and my own kids, who are not neuro-typical, I think this whole idea should be put back in the Nazi ... evolve to adapt. If we started wiping out mutations one at a time, we would be wiping ourselves out.
Description : Could I be pregnant?
Last Answer : It’s certainly possible but no way for us to know. See a doctor.
Description : I'm pregnant, no insurance. What do I do?
Last Answer : Contact your local Health Department. They provide maternity care services to low income people. All states offer Medicaid coverage to pregnant woman. The amount of money you can earn and still qualify for ... less than $20,000, you will qualify for Medicaid. WIC will also help you find healthcare.
Description : What would you do if you found yourself pregnant during a zombie apocalypse?
Last Answer : Gonna watch this board for interesting answers. Can’t answer since no chance I could get pregnant. : )
Description : What happens when my amniotic fluid is low at 37 weeks pregnant?
Last Answer : Amniotic fluid can change levels quite often and it could come back up but if they don’t see it come back up they will probably want to induce you. If the doctor feels something needs to be done immediately they will call you before Thursday.
Description : Should I worry that the doctor wants to do a sonogram at 37 weeks pregnant?
Last Answer : How much does your insurance pay. I would ask him for an explaination. Some doctors are quick to order test to get the most dollars out of your insurance. Make sure this isn't the case. Could ... had one done earlier and your doctor just noticed he let you slip by without adding that extra charge.
Description : What would you do if a pregnant woman was smoking marijuana in front of you?
Last Answer : Wow. That's a tough one. Knowing me, I would probably ask if her doctor approved that and start some family drama. I have a way of speaking up and not having a lot of tact that way. I would ... would have left when I noticed that the pot came out and never would have seen it in the first place.
Description : If a pregnant woman takes medicine that causes drowsiness, does the baby become drowsy also?
Last Answer : If it crosses the placenta yes.
Description : If your underage daughter got pregnant, can you legally force her to either abort or adopt out?
Last Answer : answer:No, you cannot do either. That's why parental consent laws regarding abortion are pernicious. The girl retains the control of her own body. Even if she is under the age of consent, ... into an invasive elective surgical procedure. And they cannot sign away her parental rights t the baby.
Description : What happens if a woman becomes pregnant during her period?
Last Answer : answer:It would be very rare for a woman to get pregnant during her period. For that to happen, she would have to be ovulating while having a period and the fertilized egg would have to be ... before her missed period or about 8 or 9 days past ovulation (depending on how long implantation took).
Description : If your teenage daughter became pregnant and wanted to keep the baby how much would you help her?
Last Answer : answer:They'd both be my own children. So anything I can provide. If she's in her teens, she's gotten most of the lessons I'm going to teach already. I'm not going to turn the most stressful time of her ... If I've taught her right, she'll do everything she can. If not, that's not the baby's fault.
Description : What is it like to be pregnant, and would you ever do natural childbirth?
Last Answer : I want to have my children/child by natural childbirth to feel the pain. I’ll tell you how it feels in about some years.
Description : What really works to prevent stretch marks when pregnant?
Last Answer : In a book I have where the author is recommending you use extra virgin coconut oil to moisturise with, she says she’s has three children but never had a stetch mark. So there you go, extra virgin coconut oil.
Description : Why do i want to get pregnant?
Last Answer : You obviously know that this is not the smartest urge at this point in your life to have but I do know the feeling that you're describing - might have something to do with wanting to continue ... want to have children again - and when we breastfeed, we get happy because of certain hormonal releases.
Description : 72 year old 'pregnant' from 26 year old?
Last Answer : Quick note: She’s not having the baby, they have a surrogate mother.
Description : Am I pregnant or is it gas?
Last Answer : answer:I’d hope that people would know what farts are before actually having to ask anything like this. But yeah…once I thought I was pregnant, but really, I just had to go for an epic dump. No I mean, if it was just gas, it would prolly smell.
Description : Can you get pregnant on the last day of your period?
Last Answer : Have you seen a Doctor yet? If not, then that’s the first thing you need to do. He’ll tell you exactly how far along you are so you can have a better idea of who the father is. The truth is it could be either of them so I really suggest you see a doctor. Good luck to you.
Description : 14yr old pregnant girl vs mom and B/F, who will win?
Last Answer : Hopefully it ends up (since if its born its unlikely that she’ll give it up right away) in the system to get adopted when its still young, cute, and unable to remember horrendous parenting since she will win and have the baby and ultimately end up with it taken away.
Description : How long does it take to realise you're definitely pregnant?
Last Answer : Well I met a woman who didn’t realize even after she was in labour.
Description : Should I get pregnant again?
Last Answer : I think you should ask yourself that…not fluther heh
Description : Are you the weight you were before you had children?
Last Answer : I just had weight loss surgery so I’m about 100 lbs lighter.
Description : Have you ever had an infant who tended to stop breathing when they were asleep?
Last Answer : answer:I haven't thank goodness. But, I do remember seeing a special kind of baby monitor, that Mama can place under the baby's mattress. It's a highly sensitive motion detector. If it stops sensing motion of ... take the kid out of the bed. Fair trade for peace of mind, in my opinion. here's one
Description : Were all of your kids planned? Have you ever had an abortion?
Last Answer : Only one of our 4 was planned. We love them all but the (unplanned) twins are a handful. Cannot imagine life without any of them though.
Description : ‘Before the arrival of outsiders most of the Africans had a little reason to work for a wage’. Give reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Before the arrival of outsiders, Africa had abundant land and a relatively small population. Agriculture and animal rearing was the main occupation of the people. Most of the villages and families were self-sufficient. (ii) In Africa, there were few consumer goods that wages could buy.
Description : Are the words we say to a baby before they can even understand them, a good indicator of how the kid is going to turn out?
Last Answer : answer:That’s sad, and probably true, @Dutchess_III. She probably IS ‘speaking into existence’ him being a brat. Did you think to tell her your opinion? I probably would have.
Description : What, in your opinion, should (a) wannabe parent(s) ask themselves sincerely, before they'd decide to 'have' a child?
Last Answer : answer:Are they willing to take on a lifetime commitment? Can they afford it? Are you prepared for 18 years of great highs and real lows? If you don’t have a child who will take care of you in your old age?
Description : Please help me make a list of things to do before the baby arrives!
Last Answer : Supplies laid in? Tiny nighties and onesies and baby wipes and nipple cream (if you're planning to breast feed) and emergency newborn formula if you are but for some reason can't? Bottles and pump (again, in ... a baby! Oh, yeah, pack slippers, your feet might swell and shoes won't fit after. YAY!
Description : Soon to be a father late April, what should I buy and what do I need before the baby comes?
Last Answer : answer:Whatever you do, do not go overboard buying newborn clothing and diapers. They quickly outgrow the newborn stage and you'll be left with many unused diapers and clothing. Every baby and nursing mom ... pillow. My daughter is 7 now. We definitely got our money's worth buying this pillow. =)
Description : Why do you need to drink water before taking an ultrasound?
Last Answer : answer:Read it here The reason for this is that the fluid in the bladder creates a window for the beam to pass through. (This provides a good medium for sound conduction.) It also serves as a ... bladder also moves loops of bowel up and out of the way to make the pelvic organs easier to view.
Description : Has anyone you know taken a "babymoon" -- a romantic getaway shortly before their first baby is born?
Last Answer : answer:No. When I was in the final stages of my pregnancies, a romantic getaway would have meant me lolling on the chaise-lounge while family brought me regular milkshakes (for chronic heartburn) cleaned ... romance there was took place on my nice, comfortable bed. But I am speaking for myself only.
Description : Have you ever had someone tell you a horrifying story, but delivered it in a casual, blase way?
Last Answer : Never.
Description : Do you know any men who have had lots of children with lots of women?
Last Answer : it's bloody retarded, and if he's in the US they will dog him till the end of his years for child support. My ex has 4 children by 2 women, but we have provided our kids a magical life by ... the other mum. It's just bloody stupid. And child support is no joke, he will be paying lots, forever.
Description : What would you do if you had a baby born without a brain?
Last Answer : answer:If I knew before birth, I would want to abort. If I knew upon birth, I would donate what ever organs could be harvested. No life support, no artificial feeding.
Description : If your child had a ”gay gene”, or a sequence of genes leading to gayness, would you leave it unaltered if there was a way to eliminate, or modify it?
Last Answer : I am not perfect and neither are my kids and I would not change a thing.