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Parenting & Farm Kids:  Cramping first periods post Child-birth  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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 Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 10:11:08 AM
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I have only had 3 periods since Nora was born in March. Each time has had horrible cramping associated with it- like early stage labor type cramping. So...experienced moms....please tell me the cramping lightens up again?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Edited by - Alee on Jan 13 2008 10:11:37 AM |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 11:10:17 AM
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Well, I had a lot of problems pre-pregnancy and post pregnancy and I had to go in and get a Provera presciption because mine was so bad..
Ok- this is going to get TMI- so turn back now if you are squeamish....
I had LARGE clots- like just think really big- coming out in excessive rates and the cramps were killer. I was changing my tampon AND pad every hour. Walking helped, ibuprofen, heating pad and the Provera.
Since then, I have had a lot of trouble with my menstrual cycle but again, I always have. Mine are sometimes non-existent, as in less than 24 hours start to finish and then I get the really bad cramps and HEAVY bleeding. I hope you get to feeling better.
I am looking for some wisdom on this too.
Cheers,
Heather |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 7:53:04 PM
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I actually had strong cramps with my cycle before pregnancy but after my first pregnancy the cramps are very light with each cycle. One recommendation is Red Raspberry leaf tea. It isn't just for during pregnancy but also for all female problems. I'd recommend at least a cup a day and then two or three during your period. It should help the cramps a bit. That's all the advice I have, except for a heating pad. If it is really painful you may want to check and see what the doctor recommends.
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
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little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 12:09:11 AM
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alee- did you know that after every pregnancy your periods can change and the symptoms you get
i went from a five to seven day period to a three to four day period after i had the girls. nursing made me skip alot of periods between the girls and so i ended up pregnant without knowing it
heather-if your having clumps and blood clots like that i suggest you go see your obgyn cause it could be something serious especially with the heavy flow. get yourself checked out, it will also help with your piece of mind.
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Edited by - Lavendar fields dreamer on Jan 14 2008 12:11:23 AM |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 06:54:02 AM
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Thanks Lavendar girl- the Doc took a peak and said "Oh it's normal!!" YIKES!!! So, now I am lookig for alternatives. The clotting had decreased alot in 2 years, but when I do get my periods, they seems to come like a tornado!! It just makes me feel so icky!!
Cheers,
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tasha-Rose
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
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USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 07:43:32 AM
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I had clots like Heather described also plus the terrible cramps, after each of my four pregnancies. I was freaked out the first time it happened, but my doc said it was normal for a couple of months, but if they continued to let him know. The clotting stopped after a few months, but the cramps continued, but decreased, as long as I was nursing.
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Cramping first periods post Child-birth
