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Unusual period. Really worried. Please help!?

Hi Heather, I think it's very unlikely that your bleeding wasn't a period, however strange it might have seemed. I once had this happen, and it was really strange not to have a 5-day t...

Mature eyes (and responses) only please...?

Yes, what you saw is called an episiotomy. It's a cut through muscle (called your perineum) that the doctor or nurse can give you to help with the baby's head easing through the vaginal c...

What can I do to ease the pain from my breast drying up?

Your body changes with each pregnancy & so does the breast drying process. If you've stopped breast feeding, I would still use the pump some & ween yourself off slowly... this will he...

Mothers, did you feel any shame when you were giving birth?

When you get to the hospital and get admitted for labor, let your nurse know your concerns. It is OK. She will help to preserve your privacy as much as possible. She can perform exams, change pads,...

What do you think this student has?

It sounds like an attention problem if he cannot concentrate and focus. If he isn't hyperactive, then he could have regular ADD. Symptoms of ADD: _often fails to give close attention ...

Mouse delivered litter....?

I would nurse the female back to health if you can; if she was hurt defending her litter, she will probably recover. But if she has some more serious condition, she may die and this may have been ...

About my vaginal stitches, and some other things (only woman who have had babies please)?

Try an extremely warm compress to your stitches to ease the pain and then try to have a bowel movement. Or try after you take a bath. I had an episiotomy and it looked like he did 4-5 stitches. I d...

Trying to dry up my breastmilk?

Take a hot shower and express just a few drops of breast milk to relieve the pain. Use an ace bandage to wrap around your chest and even wear a sports bra over it. Make sure it's tight, the pr...

Becoming an animal foster 'parent'????

Go to your local humane society and start there. Talk to someone there about what you want to do and they can lead you in the right direction. You can start out volunteering there, talking to other...

For moms who breastfed long-term ~ My 22 mo. old son barely eats solids. Advice on how to get him to eat more?

Sorry I didnt nurse that long. Mine was one and he just started not nursing as much so i just stopped bothering. I have heard from numerous sources that breast milk alone is fine for children f...

How long does it take to dilate after you loose your mucus plug?

Some people never dialate and have to be given medication. Walking can help you dialate. Everyone is different so there is no answer to this question.

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How to obtain American Nationalty easilly (Canadian) ?

"Easy" is a very relative term. Immigrating to Canada is as easy as it gets. The most common way to immigrate there is through the skilled worker economic class. Use this Self-Assessme...

Your experience with using Reglan for increasing milk supply?

I chose not to take it. The side effects scared the crap out of me. I pumped EVERY 2 hours and purchased a lact-aid supplemental nursing system. I went off ALL prescription meds and took fen...

Question About Unassisted Childbirth!!! ( If your going to be rude dont bother)?

CONGRATULATIONS! It is great that you want to have an unassisted childbirth! I am an aspiring midwife and very much convinced about the advantages of unassisted childbirth. I did a research ab...

Dogs & Claw Clipping?

You need to just take the "hook" off the end. Any further and you chace hitting the quik. If you aren't comfortable doing it, see if they will give you a mild sedative to give he...

Prevent scarring from piercing?

Try A & D ointment. It's the ointment they put on new tattoos to prevent scarring when the tattoo peals. IT should work for you as well.

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If a nurse is moving to a different state, do you have to get a certification for that new state?

It's called nurse reciprocity.Type that into a search engine and get more info than you can use.

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A question about artificial sweeteners?

I am not an authority, but be advised that the other makers of sweetners, and sugar do not want you to use Splenda. They would like to stop all potential users of this new product and/or all other...

What does a community psychiatric nurse do?

Hi. I've been under the MHT ( mental health team ) for quite some time now and i have had the same CPN since i was 16 ( im 21 now ) Theres lots they can do for you and it is actualy a go...

Any Doctors or Nurses out ther to offer advise?

It only takes an instant to concieve, it happens pretty darn quick...just as long as it takes for a sperm to swim form your vagina, through your cervix, into your uterus and dig itself into the egg...

Ever have a mama dog dig at her puppies before she will lay down and nurse them?

Yeah, some of them do that.. Drives you mad cause you have to keep such a close watch almost constantly.. Here is the thing.. If you put down carpet.. It makes it a little harder to housetrain t...

Would this person be legally liable?

Many contracts have a clause which forbid a person from working for any other employer without their consent. She should look for this clause before making her decision.

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For you other mums out there, can you help? Docs, nurses, or dermitologists, too?

Vit E cream or cocoa butter works well. Usually the marks fade to white after awhile and are not as noticeable. Just enjoy the baby and he says he doesn't care be happy that he is this way. ...

My 17th month old's BMs have changed since I got pregnant-she still nurses...is it hurting her to still nurse?

It is not hurting her at all to nurse while you are pregnant. Your milk might taste a little different, but it is totally fine for her. Is it fine for you? Are you getting enough to eat for all 3 o...

How do I get in the business of recruiting nurses, healthcare professionals from the Philippines?

With the current problems after a statement in Desperate Housewives latest episode you might want to reconsider. How about Indonesia? I do some contacts there. And to be honest they are much harder...

How much do hospitals charge for blood transfusions?

I doubt any money would be charged. No hospital would make any money out of it. Blood is supplied by the blood banks, a not for profit organisation. Well it is here in Australia. WE dont get pa...

Is it ethical for a doctor to not refill a legit prescription?

Well, speak with someone in accounting at the doctor's office, and tell them the claims are paid... Provide check numbers if you need to... That should at least clear your account to be able t...

My bf is a canadian citizen and wants to file a divorce (finally). how much will it cost him and how long?

You're in a relationship w/a married man? Oh no. Good luck w/that relationship..... But, regardless, whatever laws canada have to divorce, he should seek. I know in US it's $250 to fi...

In urgent need! How will I know if my employer already filed me an immigrant visa?

They get receipt numbers and are supposed to advise you of them. They get one # and then you have to get another # to aplly yourself and tag onto their #. Sounds like they are giving you the ru...

How will I know if my employer already filed me an immigrant visa?

Anyone who has filed paperwork for you should give you copies of the documents showing the receipt number. It sounds like you're applying with overseas agencies. If that's the case, I wou...

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