Pregnancy Yoga
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Swollen Ankles Early in Pregnancy! Should I Be Worried? Can You Help?
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on July 1, 2009
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Hi,
I am early on in my pregnancy--15 weeks. Over the last few days I have noticed that my ankles have been swollen. I have heard of swollen ankles late in pregnanc...
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- Call your doctor - you're not making a mountain out of a molehill; you're keeping your doctor aware of your conditions and besides her/his job is to put your mind at e...
- Go get yourself a good pair of shoes. Second pregnancy here, 17 weeks. Two weekends ago, after throwing a party, I noticed swelling in my ankles. I had it bad last ...
- Always call the dr. with any questions. I also used babycenter.com. You plug in your due date and they give you weekly updates about the babys growth, they can give ...
Severe Nausea During pregnancy...PLEASE HELP!!
Asked by D.B. from Washington DC
on August 28, 2008
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I am experiencing extreme nausea as I did with my first two pregnancies and I would much rather be in labor the rest of the nine months than to continue being this sic...
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- I had terrible nausea throughout my pregnancy. I took a ginger pill every night (at my dr recommendation, they are available in the vitamin section at drug stores) whi...
- I would talk to your ob/gyn. My friend had to be put on a special medication for her severe sickness, but she said it made an extreme difference.
- I had horrible nausea all day long until around my 15th week of pregnancy. I found that eating something every hour helped. Also mints and candy were like lifesavers...
Advice for How to Deal with Anxiety During Pregnancy Without Meds
Asked by T.F. from Billings
on November 7, 2008
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This pregnancy has been harder for me than my other ones. A couple of months ago, I felt faint in a large store and ended up in the ER all afternoon with them running...
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- Along with the herbs some omega 3s would help your depression. I have started fish oil recently and my head feels a lot clearer. Walnuts and flax seed are also a good ...
- T., There is a book called "Tapping the Healer Within" It is amazing how tapping certain meridians can help with anxiety and stress. I used this "Tap therapy" to relie...
- Oh my dear! just your "little about me" gives me anxiety-it's a wonder you have lasted this long without stressing. You are doing SO much! You need to just make a litt...
Who Gives Pregnancy Massages in the Tcs? I Need One Badly!
Asked by C.O. from Minneapolis
on December 12, 2007
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After calling around with no luck to quite a few salons, I'm hoping you have a recommendations for a great place to get a pregnancy massage. Most places, if they do th...
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- Try Dana at Family Village www.familyvillage.net Go down to contact us and you will find an email address for her specifically. Good Luck!!! A. Proud Mommy to ...
- You'll have to double-check with them on the massage table. but I know that they do great massages, and believe that they do a good pregnancy massage, too: http://w...
- Sister Rosalind's does. I think they have two locations, one is in St. Paul on Ford Parkway. They are in the phone book. It's a good place to go.
What Are My Exercise Limitations During Pregnancy?
Asked by A.D. from Lakeland
on August 9, 2006
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Hi. I recently started working out again (after a hiatus of having kids and just too busy) and more recently found out I am pregnant with number 3. I'm wondering if an...
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- Hi A., I worked out at the gym during my pregnancy .I have an 8-month old now-- my first child. I played tennis and continued doing aerobics (cardiovascular training ...
- I would consult with your physician regarding your individual situation, but I was told that I could continue to do most things I did prior to getting pregnant until t...
- I dont know if you have heard of pregnancy without pounds, but its a e book you can purchase that gives you a lot of great tips on what excersizes you can do, as well ...
Exercise During Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Birmingham
on November 5, 2006
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Has anyone heard of or has a copy of "Pregnancy without pounds" by Michelle Moss? Is this worth getting? Are there really good information about exercise and keeping...
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- Try "Fit Mama" Exercise DVD! I loved it! It gave me a lot of energy on those days when I felt blah!
- J., I can't say I've heard of the book, but if you exercise at all now, you can really just keep on doing what you're doing. Talk to your doctor to make sure you d...
- Dear J., I am a certified Pilates instructor and excersize is a great way to continue feeling good during your pregnancy and help out during birth. My only suggestion...
1St Pregnancy and My Baby's Father Has Left Me, I'm Only 7 Weeks
Asked by R.J. from Memphis
on January 30, 2010
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I'm 22 and this is my first child. I work full time and I'm a full time student. he is 26 unemployed and isn't interested in being with someone who is. I would love fo...
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- Praying for strength is your first most important thing you need to do. Keep your schedule you have now. Keep working, going to class and studying and learn how to t...
- I was 19, going to college full time and working 2 part-time jobs when I found out I was pregnant. My boyfriend told me that if I chose to have the baby then I was do...
- R., I am so sorry that you are going through this. You definately do not need added stress. Your baby is so special and I know you will come to be so happy about him...
Second Pregnancy, Suffering from Depression, Need Helpful Advice
Asked by K.B. from Columbia
on January 25, 2009
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I'm currently about to enter my second trimester of my second pregnancy and in the past few days I have had this overwhelming bout of depression take over me. I don't ...
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- i wonder if the book by Brook Shields (Down came the rain) may help. Progesterone (either the natural one at a food store, or a prescription) could be of help - or a ...
- I was the same way with my 2nd. I was crying my eyes at the doctors office because I was 15min late. The NP felt so sorry for me and we talked for a while. I was just ...
- On my 3rd pregnancy I went through this of just wanting to sleep but was working full time so had to deal with it. The most helpful thing was walking at least 30 minu...
Pregnancy Heartburn
Asked by B.R. from York
on April 17, 2012
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I'm in my third trimester and having way more heartburn than I did with my last pregnancy. I get super-thirsty during the day and it seems like water not only doesn't...
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- Water can totally flare up heartburn. Mine was so bad during my third trimester, I agreed to go on Prevacid -- although I am super anti-medication during pregnancy. It...
- Anything acidic, can cause heartburn. I had it a little with my son but that was because he was breach. So does the water cause the heartburn or just doesn't quench ...
- When I was pregnant and in my third trimester I got heartburn every afternoon around 4:00 even if I hadn't eaten or drank anything. It was brutal. Yes I think water c...
Exercise During Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on April 1, 2010
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Moms - I am 5 weeks along and have also been a avid runner. Before my pregnancy I ran about 12-15 miles per week. Now, I can barely run a block! My knees are so ach...
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- If you have any access to a gym, you could try an elliptical. Or maybe speed walking would give you what you need for this first trimester. You may find you are able...
- Check out www.strollerstrides.com. The have a fit for baby program for expecting mothers, and then once you are 6 weeks postpartum you can go back to be in stroller s...
- Ok, so I only like to run and/or spin. They seem to be the only things that I can stick with. I attended a spin/cycle class through my pregnancy up until 35ish weeks...
