Exercise
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When to Resume Exercise After Childbirth
Asked by M.G. from New York
on August 21, 2009
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Hi moms! I had my second child about two and a half weeks ago (no complications) and recovery is going really well. I worked out on the treadmill throughout my pregn...
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- Follow your instincts. Take a long walk (w stroller) and stay hydrated. Go to the gym now. I went to the gym 2 wks after my 2nd child was born, but I just took it slow...
- Hi M., Congratulations on your second child. The fact that you are already wanting to exercise, along with your midwife's permission, is a testament to how well you...
- My OB said 4 weeks with my first child, which I respected, but was out hiking and back to running 6 milers on that 4th week. With my second child, I was back in the sw...
Third Pregnancy
Asked by K.S. from Charleston
on June 5, 2009
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Hi! I'm about to become pregnant with my third child, and I'm wondering (even though I know everyone is different and every pregnancy is different) if most third-time...
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- Honestly I think it depends on the person. Generally I think that most moms lose the time they spend on themselves as they have more children. I did stay in shape and ...
- K., Just eat healthy and exercise every day and enjoy your third pregnancy. I showed the earliest with my second and third pregancies. With my fourth pregnancy I di...
- I'm pregnant with number three (37 weeks right now) and I'm not as big in the belly as I was with number two, but it's been nearly four years since I had him. I think...
Pregnancy Weight????
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on November 30, 2011
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I recently went to the doctor's office to have my annual pregnancy check-up. I am pregnant with our fourth child due in the middle of March (so that puts me at 25weeks...
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- K., I am so sorry!!! I would fire the np, doctor and whole practice. You are doing just fine for where you are in your pregnancy!!! You want a healthy baby and just...
- Unless you are dealing with a medical issue that is complicating your pregnancy I wouldn't worry about it. I gained 52 lbs with my first..I have no idea how the hell ...
- You could tell her exactly what I told my doctor and nurse - as long as my child is healthy, and I'm not experiencing any adverse issues from the weight gain during pr...
Pregnancy and Crying
Asked by D.S. from Myrtle Beach
on November 19, 2008
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I am 35. This is my third pregnancy and I feel like I am falling apart. I am very emotional. I feel like crying alot and I am tired alot. I know, everyone has said...
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- Yes, I have experienced that just the other week. I too have hypothyroidism and I am 33 years old and 17 weeks pregnant. I had my thyroid checked and it was very eli...
- Hi D., I understand completely! Honestly, I know more now than I did when I was pregnant. Additional nutrition will help a lot because you are losing pretty much al...
- I know how you feel too. The only thing that I can suggest is taking as much B-12 or folic acid as is allowed. It is a natural mood booster and I've heard a deficiency...
Bra for Exercise
Asked by N.T. from Chicago
on December 28, 2010
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hello all
I am size 36 D or 36 DD, havent got back to my original size.. yet. my son is almost 3 years old.well, I go to exercise(jazzercise), there is lot of jumping...
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- I love my Natori underwire sports bra. I bought it at Nordstrom, and they have wonderful bra fitters there.
- I am the same size as you and in the last year I discovered Wacoal bras and they are pricey but they are simply the best most comfortable bras I have ever worn. My bra...
- OMG! Finally a bra question I can answer! I share your size and personally hate bra shopping...so I have a lot of questions that I can't answer:( Anyways, Niko made a...
Fitness During Pregnancy
Asked by G.G. from Minneapolis
on May 10, 2010
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Is it possible to get in better shape during pregnancy? Please, do not read anything into the question....I'm NOT asking if it's ok to lose weight or diet......I just...
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- I believe so. You can certainly do low impact aerobics and cardio (walking) which will improve your fitness and endurance!
- Hi G.! I'm pregnant with my second, and currently in the process of getting in better shape also! So far my "exercise" is playing at the park and climbing with my ...
- FYI: I found the more active I was in terms of fitness & muscle tone, the easier my births were, too!
Pregnancy Headaches
Asked by A.M. from New York
on February 6, 2008
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with really really bad headaches during their pregnancy. I'm 16 weeks along with our second and I'm miserable! my fir...
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- Hi - it's possibly the hormones causing it and also less rest/sleep since you already have a baby (I experienced it too for the same reasons). If the doctor can't giv...
- Hi, I am so sorry you are dealing with headaches. They are terrible, I know. I have 3 children and had migraines with the 2nd and 3rd. How is your blood pressure? If...
- I had those headaches for both of my pregnancies. My doctor gave me a prescription for something that had both acetomitophine (tylenol) and a little caffeine. They d...
Pregnancy and Chiropractor
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on November 25, 2009
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For the past 2 years, I've seen a chirpractor every week, simply for overall health. I am newly pregnant and am having second thoughts about continuing my adjustments ...
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- My chiro adjusted my neck and shoulders during the first trimester then for the remainder of the pregnancy, worked with musucle groups to help keep me comfortable. eve...
- I would say it depends on the Chiropractor. If you have one that adjusts by yanking, pushing and pulling and cracking your neck, NO...My Chiropractor adjusts with an ...
- I saw a chiropractor a few times early in my first pregnancy. He was not able to accomodate a pregnant belly though and I didn't feel that I needed him in the second ...
2Nd Pregnancy
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on August 22, 2006
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Hi Everyone-
I am 14 weeks pregnant, with my second child, and have noticed that my upper stomach is "pouching" more quickly than my first pregnancy. Has anyone el...
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- Your body already knows what to do with the 2nd one.. everything comes faster.. and my doctor told me that the pregnancy would be more painful/hard but labor would be ...
- Hi N., The same exact thing happened to me. My boys are 3 years apart almost to the month. When I was pregnant with my 2nd one, I "popped" quicker in my tummy and...
- Hi N., When I was pregnant with my first child (he is now 3yrs old), I didn't start showing until I was 6 months and people at work, with the exception of people in...
Pregnancy Cookbooks
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on June 27, 2011
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I would love some recomendations for pregnancy cook books. I still have 20lbs on me from my last baby who is 15months and I really don't want to gain a bunch of weight...
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- My copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting had a diet plan and recipes. It had specific lists of how much of this, how much of that, etc.They have a website but I...
- I think it will be less complicated simply to look for healthy recipes. In pregnancy, you need a little extra protein and you don't need to "eat for two", actually. K...
- haven't actually used it yet, but I just told hubby I wanted the mommy diet cook book. I've heard great things!
