Braced.... and now pregnant!!

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#1 Post by **gapbegone** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:39 am

Any ladies out there pregnant through this braced journey?

Dh and I just found out we are expecting Baby #1! I was assured from my ortho that being pregnant and braced was not a problem at all and can sometimes be beneficial with all the hormones and can help movement.

What I am not looking forward to it my ortho appointment next week when I get powerchains on my upper and lower arch! I have had a powerchain on my upper for about a month now, and know how uncomfortable it was!! I used to have a glass of wine those first nights to ease the pain, but can't do that anymore. Just concerned I am stuck using tylenol for the pain, which I find doesn't work very well!

#2 Post by **mikesmile** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:03 pm

Hi, My wife was pregnant during the second half of her orthodontic treatment. The ortho removed her braces 1 month before she gave birth to our daughter. who's now 2 years old.

#3 Post by **DrJasonKTam** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:50 pm

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Congrats!

#4 Post by **Laura1985** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:59 am

Congratulations!

#5 Post by **mp921** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:04 am

Congratulations!! That's awesome news.

During my last pregnancy my OBGYN informed me that I was to use only Tylenol during pregnancy but that both Tylenol & Ibuprofen were okay during breastfeeding. Why not Tylenol during bf'ing anymore? I haven't heard this.

#6 Post by **gapbegone** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:13 pm

Thank you everyone for your responses!!!

Yes, we are truly excited, and while this will be a lot to go through all at once, i know I will not be given more than I can handle. I HOPE to have the braces off by the time our baby arrives. I had them on in August 2009, Ortho told me 6-12 months I would be in them..... Baby arrives in July 2010. So, here's crossing fingers!!

Thank you for the reminder about the xrays. That concerns me a little, doesn't the ortho need to check the root placement or something like that?

Thank you again for all your congrats and advice!

#7 Post by **drrick** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:27 pm

You can often get x-rays after the first trimester. The ob may ask for 2 shields to be placed (not all do) but most often films can be taken if needed.

Most new x-ray systems (especially digital) are VERY low radiation so normally not an issue...again with ob approval first of course.

#8 Post by **luxe383** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:57 pm

Hi there,

Well I just found out that I am in the same boat as you!

I got my braces put on Nov. 9 not knowing I was pregnant at the time, now I just found out yesterday that I am probably around 9 weeks. I can't believe it, I am so suprised!

It is a lot to go through at one time, I have to say that if I had known I would not have had the braces on. But they are on now so I can't change anything at this point.

I am also tentatively due July 2010 and it is our first.

The funniest thing about this whole thing is that I really did not even suspect that I was pregnant, but for a few weeks I have been having really bad persistent nausea and I told my husband I was totally convinced that my braces were causing it, like I was having a reaction to the glue or something. Honestly, it sounds ridiculous but I really thought it was my braces making me sick! lol!

Well I am still trying to get my mind around this whole thing! I am so glad that the braces aren't hurting anymore because they are about to be the least of my worries