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im going into the hospital tonight at 8 to take a pill that works overnight to soften my cervix then monday morning they will start the pitocin this is my first baby my due date is the 26th but i have high blood pressure and too much protien in my urine the docs say im still all closed up ... how long until i actually have the baby and will the pill put me in pain or will the pitocin do that part

all of a sudden i got really nauseous and dizzy and am feeling quite drained the baby is moving and kicking up a storm and i just ate like an hour ago could it be from him moving around and bumping all my organs or is it more serious?

my mom wants to have my baby shower after i have the baby... i live about an hour away from her (including my family and friends i grew up around) she wants to wait so along with getting baby clothes and stuff everyone can see my baby. I think its a good idea but what do i need for my baby before my shower then ... she plans on having it 2 or 3 weeks after i have him do you like this idea??

sorry if tmi.. im not to worried about it just curious its like a yellowish white and is kinda clumpy (yuck i know) but my fiancee said "who knows it could be your mucus plug coming out in pieces but who knows" im also on antibiotics for Mastitis that i had so could it be some kind of infection coming out of me?.......... And from this point on my doctor said they're going to do internal exams from here on out anyone else having this done and what do they do at these exams?

I keep getting up from my desk to refill my water bottle every 10 minutes and my legs are oh so sore from yesterdays large amount of activity outside. no matter how much i drink I'm still thirsty as can be is this the least bit normal?

What is it?

Mastitis is a breast infection that can leave you feeling as if you've come down with the flu. You may notice areas of redness, hardness, soreness, or heat in your breast, and swelling of the affected milk duct. Common, and more serious, signs of the infection include chills, a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, and fatigue.

If you find yourself with a breast infection, you're not alone: About one in 20 nursing moms get one, and some non-nursing mothers do, too. And although you can get mastitis more than once, it's very unlikely that you'll get it in both breasts at the same time.

What causes it?

The problem is caused by invading germs. Typically, those germs pass from your baby's mouth, nose, and throat into a milk duct through cracks or fissures in the nipples. (Non-nursing moms may get mastitis when their breasts become engorged.) Other contributors include not completely emptying breasts of milk and lowered resistance to illness. Most new mothers are tired, stressed, and probably not eating all that well — factors that can affect nursers and non-nursers alike. First-time moms who haven't mastered a good latch-on technique and are suffering from cracked nipples are more likely to contract mastitis, although experienced nursing mothers aren't immune.

Mastitis can occur at any time while you're breastfeeding, but it's most common between the tenth and 28th days after you have your baby.

How can I treat it?

See your caregiver if your symptoms don't improve within 12 to 24 hours of applying moist heat to your breasts, feeding your baby more frequently, and taking ibuprofen to ease the pain. She'll prescribe antibiotics, bedrest, pain relievers, and hot compresses. When the antibiotics kick in during the next 48 hours, you'll start feeling better.

Another way to ease the pain: Nurse frequently to keep the affected breast empty, which may help clear up the infection faster.

How long will it last?

If the infection is diagnosed early, it's easy and quick to treat, and you won't need to stop nursing from the affected breast. Be sure to take all of the prescribed antibiotics to keep the infection from returning a few days or weeks later. It won't be long before you feel 100 percent better. If your breast remains tender and you still have a fever, call your healthcare provider without delay.

Ignoring mastitis can cause complications. If untreated, it can lead to breast abscesses, which require antibiotics, and surgery (usually performed while the patient is under general anesthesia) to drain the abscess. The best way to avoid mastitis is to get plenty of rest and eat a healthy, balanced diet while you're nursing. The more run down you are, the more susceptible to infection you become.

the whole sice of my breast is very sore like i hit it on something i'm 18yrs old this is my first baby and 30wks prego and im hoping its just from the milk glands or something any advice

im 30 weeks prego and i have to sit at a computer desk and today for some reason no matter how i sit (leaning forwards or sitting back) i feel like im gonna puke and i cant stand it i got like 5 more hours of this its driving me nuts ... i feel like i wanna just lay on the floor in the office lol but i think alot of people might worry about me what is this and how can i make it go away

what do you guys think

when i lean forward he goes nut a starts kicking my ribcage an pushing all over and i think im hurting him.. is this possible... i mean as much as it hurts me to lean forward i can't help but think he's hurting me saying "sit up mom im squished"...HELP PLEASE

it feels like i got punched in the stomach like 5000 times and like i got hit in my pelvic area as well and its so painfull any advise at what it could be and how to make it go away