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Pregnancy Workouts
Asked by D.L. from Atlanta
on October 25, 2006
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Hi Everyone!
Currently, I am a new mom of a beautiful 7 month old baby girl. I found out a few weeks ago that I am actually expecting again! So now, I feel as though ...
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- I don't know if they have this type of program here but when I was preganant with my son I did a water aerobics class for preganant women. They would put a belt on yo...
- D., Congratulations on your babies! My sister and I are close in age, and we have always been great friends! I agree that walking is a great exercise, especia...
- Hello D., I know that you have already responded to this post but I wanted to weigh in. I have 2 girls that are 13 months apart and found it very important to watch m...
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...
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 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 ...
Pregnancy and Travel
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on June 14, 2010
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Hey Mamas -
I am currently 24 weeks pregnant, high-risk only based on the fact that I had an unexplained stillborn 4 years ago. I am out of work per doctor's orders. ...
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- The movement of the car will be good for the baby! The more movement the baby receives, the better for them. No or little movement makes a baby high risk for issues la...
- Ask your doctor. If you shouldn't your brother will certainly understand if you send a present for the shower,etc. best, k
- I would discuss it with your doctor, but I took a flight to Disney World then walked around the parks for a week when I was 7 and a half months pregnant in the middle ...
Symptoms of Pregnancy
Asked by T. from Omaha
on January 23, 2006
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I was wondering if there are any other moms who in their first trimester (like 8 weeks along) have felt bloated, and have had lower ab cramps. I've read MANY article...
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- Dear T., I had cramping and even spotting w/my 3rd and 4th pregnancies. (Those kids are now 9 and 4 years old!) Because I was nervous about these symptoms, (who woul...
- It's probably just the beginnings of massive gas goings on that exist during pregnancy. Mine were so bad with one that I thought it was actually kicking. Nope. Anyway,...
- I had a feeling of fullness and quite a bit of cramping/pain in my lower pelvic region the first two trimesters. My specialist said it was simply the stretching of my ...
Pregnancy Dreams
Asked by J.P. from Greensboro
on March 31, 2012
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Has anyone else had experiences with horrifying pregancy related dreams while actually pregnant? I have been having awful dreams this entire pregnancy, from things lik...
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- I think that the fluctuation of hormones may have something to do with it. I always had horrible claustrophobic dreams when I was pregnant. I would get stuck in weir...
- I always have weird and bad dreams when I am pregnant. I have no idea why. Just do what you can to stay calm and get sleep. No need to give these dreams any energy. ...
- I am 20 wks pregnant and I had horrible dreams for about 2 wks straight. Mine where about my son who is 4yrs old. I kept having dreams that he was lost or kidnapped....
Pregnancy Diet...
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on July 6, 2010
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I am looking to keep my weight gain at 20-25lbs this pregnancy but also feel sick if i dont eat often or nutritiously Did anybody have good success with a diet that I ...
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- Lots of good suggestions here. The other thing I will suggest is continuing to work out at as much as, or the same intensity as you did pre-preg. I'm 34 weeks with my...
- I don't think dieting while pregnant is ever a good idea, but I totally understand wanting to keep the weight gain to a minimum. The best thing would be to eat healthy...
- Go to Weight Watchers online and use their guidelines for pregnant diet. Eat a lot of fresh raw veg. and salads and low fat foods. Watch carbs and walk every evening a...
Shingles During Pregnancy
Asked by B.P. from New York
on July 3, 2010
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My friend is almost 6 months pregnant and she just found out that she has shingles. Does anyone know someone who had this during pregnancy? I read that its not as ba...
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- I had shingles while pregnant with my son. There are varying degrees and at 24 weeks, hopefully she will be over them by the time her baby arrives. Shingles is cau...
- Normally shingles come about if you didn't have the chicken pox or a very small amt. I would have your friend question her Obstetrician about getting something so it d...
- i had them when i was about four months pregnant with my first child. i can tell you this it was exhausting i remember feeling so tired and just run down by it. ther...
Second Pregnancy
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on October 6, 2009
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Help!! I am 6 weeks pregnant and always so hungry. It is 9:30 and I have eaten 3 times. Is there any types of foods I should focus on eating as to not gain a lot of...
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- Hi there, I was also constantly ravenous during my first trimester. I will second what one of the other posters stated as far as the sugars in fruit. The only ...
- Protein and fiber will help you feel more full (plus it won't give you those weird blood sugar spikes). Try to get 5 - 8 grams of fiber in each meal (3 meals) and at ...
- Hi L. - I know what you mean about being hungry all the time - I was too. What I do now is eat as many fruits and vegetables as I can because those are so good for us...
