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Exercise During Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on January 26, 2010
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I am a runner, and ran about 3 miles 4 times per week before my pregnancy, however, in the late stages I am realizing that running is not an option for me. What exerc...
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- I did swimming, and took an "Athletic Training" class at 24Hr Fitness. Maybe you have a gym with a similar class. I loved this class b/c it focused on core muscle ba...
- Pilates, yoga and swimming. Congratulations to you, and enjoy your new baby!
- I had to stop running at about 7 months because I carried my son so far in front of me, I couldn't keep my balance well enough. Previous to that I had started deep wa...
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...
Mastitis During Pregnancy?
Asked by S.H. from Kansas City
on March 27, 2008
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Has anyone ever heard of or experienced mastitis during pregnancy? If so, how was it treated? I have an appointment with DR in the morning.
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- i had it with my last child. the dr told me it would clear up on its own. i had blood in my milk after my baby was 4 days old.
- I had a severe case and ended up needing surgery. Most people are "cured" with a round of antibiotics. But my bacteria was a "resistant" strain so the antibiotics di...
- Yes, I had it w/ my first baby. It is extremly painful and I had very bad flu symptions. I went to the Dr. and was put on 3000 mg/day of anibiotics. In about 24 hrs ...
Pregnancy Books
Asked by R.E. from Washington DC
on October 11, 2008
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Hi,
I just found out I'm pregnant with my first child! I'm looking for a good pregnancy book. Can anyone make a recommendation? Or a good website?
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- Hi R., I have had two kids and I definitely loved my "What to Expect When Your Expecting" book. It goes through all the stages with you and can answer all kinds of q...
- I've been subsribing to a great website (babycenter.com) since I was pregnant with my son 6 years ago. They give you weekly updates while you're pregnant and continue ...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What To Expect When You're Expecting was good for me. I also talked to friends & family who had children. Just remember everyone is so different so...
Yoga, Pilates, and Cycling
Asked by K.E. from Los Angeles
on May 19, 2009
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DH and I have just started Trying to conceive this month for our first! So excited!! I participate in a power yoga and a pilates class one time each a week as well as ...
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- If you have no problems conceiving (you'll find that out over the next while) no problem doing everything that you normally do - given your Dr. says it's ok. If you...
- Hi K.. I teach poweryoga, and I'm pregnant for the 2nd time, so I thought I'd weigh in. I think it's really fine for you to continue everything you're doing for now. W...
- Hi K., Talk to you power yoga teacher -- there may be concern about how heated up you get (you don't want to get overheated while pregnant), and my power yoga teac...
Chiropractor for Pregnancy
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on July 21, 2008
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Hi I am looking for a good chiropractor that is knowledgeable/experienced with pregnancy in the Plano area...willing to drive to surrounding areas. Thanks!
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- Dr. Melissa Shelton ###-###-#### is fantastic! She helped me throughout my second pregnancy and still treats both of my daughters and myself! She is at Preston and H...
- http://www.adamsclinic.com/ Dr. Adams and Dr. Adams II (father and son) 3151 W 15th Plano, TX 75075 ###-###-#### Both of them are excellent. We call them Sr...
- K., I went to a chiropractor when I was pregnant to get a kink out of my upper back. She was at the Allen Birthing Center (allenbirthingcenter.com). That was back i...
Looking for Massage Therapist for Pregnancy
Asked by J. from Minneapolis
on January 16, 2006
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My best friend is pregnant and I would like to give her gift certificate for her birthday for a massage during her pregnancy. I want to send her to someone who specia...
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- Hi, Last time I was pergnant my husband gave me a gift certificate for a pregnancy massage at LiteSpa in Downtown Minneapolis. I wish I could remember the name of ...
- When I was pregnant, my sister got me a massage at Elizabeth Arden. They actually have a few types of pregnancy pampering. I went to the one in Marshall Fields Downtow...
- I know someone that is really good she did my massages when I was pregnant. Her name is Angie Hearden she is know working for healthpartners but I don't know which off...
Signs of Pregnancy
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on October 7, 2009
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My husband and I have decided to go on this conception adventure:) I've been off the pill for about 4 months now and it seems like everyone around me is pregnant. I ...
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- Congrats on starting to try! I have 2 sons. It took me a year to get pregnant with my first son. I was constatntly taking tests and then when I finally was pregnant,...
- I know this sounds quite odd but I couldn't resist responding with my weird story... I have 3 kids- a 6 yo, 16 month old and a 10 week old. The first pregnancy was dis...
- I seemed to know with the first one, but not with the second. My dad knew my mom was pregnant because her boobs would immediately look bigger. At the moment of conce...
Pregnancy Photography
Asked by L.A. from Los Angeles
on November 28, 2009
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I'm 6 1/2 months pregnant and would love to have some professional pregnancy photos taken, but need somebody with reasonable prices. I looked at the business review l...
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- I got a free pregnancy photo from Babies R US. Not sure if they still do that but it was just last year so worth checking out. Of course I bought some too. Their price...
- www.bravelittleduck.com Just starting out. Great eye. Great prices. Lives in North O.C. Her name is Patti Spada.
- Hi L.! Definitely check out Megan Sachs at www.mommyshots.com she specializes in prenatal photography and will travel to you! Tell her Dr. C. sent you! C. Tanaka, ...
Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on July 17, 2009
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I was receiving maintenance chiropractic care before, during and after my first pregnancy. I quit quite a few months ago, maybe even a year ago. I am now pregnant agai...
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- It's perfectly fine to see a chiropractor when pregnant! I used to work for one and we had many many many pregnant patients!
- Chiropractic is very safe and made my births go waaay better. I was adjusted during all 3 of my pregnancies and each one was better then the last thus far. I saw Dr. L...
- I think your best bet is to see a women's health physical therapist. This specially trained PT can help will all aspects of pregnancy, not just adjusting the spine. To...
