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Past My Due Date - HELP
Testing Limits · Violence · Whining ... I am 2 days past my due date and could possibly be pregnant for another 2 weeks. ... I also sat on a birthing ball ( basically a big exercise ball) as that helps open up your hips ... in the safe zone and massaged the certain spots that are usually avoided in pregnant women. ...
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- Hi R., I was 9 days late with my son. And for a first time mom that's a LONG time! I'm not an expert, but what actually worked for me was a stretch that my chiropr...
- When I was pregnant and went for a massage- the masseuse avoided a certain spot on my ankles/heel area b/c she said it made labor come on. I asked my obgyn about it a...
- Hi R., Congratulations!!! When I was pregnant I went for a Mommy Massage and went into labor the next day. The woman doing the massage knew that I was in the safe zon...
Taking a Poll on Favorite Pre and Postnatal Book
"Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" - Ina May Gaskin (another #1 pick that EVERY pregnant woman should read). Midwifery/Doula "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" ...
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- Preconception/Fertility/Infertility "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler Pregnancy Journals/Week by week "Great Expectations" - can't remember the a...
- I second The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp! This is an awesome book - really helpful and so supportive and encouraging! Also - What to Expect When Yo...
- Another vote for Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child! AAP's Caring For Your Child Birth Through Age 5 by Shelov.
Pregnancy Exercise Routine- Good Prenatal Dvd's?
I'm pregnant with #2 and am trying hard to eat healthy and exercise also, .... which has an awesome video of a pregnant woman doing core strengthening. ...
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- Hey D.- I am pregnant with my second child, but am fortunate enough to be married to a personal trainer who specializes in pre- and post natal women. He has me focu...
- 10 minute solutions Prenatal Pilates was good. 5 ten-minutes workouts, plus one for after childbirth.
- Try Prenantal yoga. it is fun, keeps you moving, is not strenuous, and your other kids may enjoy doing it with you as well. I checked out a couple of prenatal yoga v...
Braxton Hicks Pain Already?
Sep 8, 2009 ... It feels almost exactly like th BH did when I was pregnant with my..." ... because they are so mild but either way every pregnant woman has ...
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- When I had my 2nd, I felt the same kind of pain. Turned out it was just the ligament pain... it was horrible! But, if you have any concerns, I'd definitely call your...
- Hi A., Braxton-Hicks can start as early as 6 weeks. You know it is just your uterus preparing for the eventual birth. Women can have them for a while and not feel the...
- Well, I agree that about the time the uterus begins to expand a bit, uncomfortable. But it is kind of early. On the other hand, on my third pregnancy I was quite aw...
Well Ladies It Is Another Pregnancy Side Effect Constipation
Testing Limits · Violence · Whining .... The recommended ounces of water is higher per day for pregnant women & most people don't ... I had the same issue being pregnant. Try to eat more fiber. ... pregnancy exercise · women pregnancy ...
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- I had the same issue being pregnant. Try to eat more fiber. I made batches of All Bran muffins, and had one every morning with breakfast and I could definitely tell th...
- Hi A.! congratulations! My daughter had terrible problems with constipation. We found pear juice in the dairy section and it worked wonderful. I think welches make...
- Try eating a lot of fruits, veggies, and lots of water and rest! That should do the trick! Good Luck!
Ouch...C Section
Aug 25, 2009 ... Next question Exercise After Csection ... pregnant women giving birth · 21 weeks pregnant · 9 weeks pregnant · 9 months pregnant ...
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- Yeah, the c-sections hurt...so does a vaginal birth...but you may not be getting proper rest to recover due to the fact you have another child to chase after. Persona...
- Any surgery is a trauma to our energy field/biofield. To help foster optimal healing it's good to receive energy healing sessions with therapies like healing touch, r...
- I feel your pain! This is my second c-section. THe first is the worst. I am in not so much pain this time around but still feel bruised and sharp pains periodically...
Getting Rid of Mommy Tummy
Testing Limits · Violence · Whining ... I am an Exercise Physiologist specializing in prenatal and postpartum fitness and the owner ... (split in your rectus abdominus you get from being pregnant - also called "mommy tummy" ... Rule of thumb for pp women - if you CANT hold your transverse muscle in (the ab muscle ...
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- A., I am an Exercise Physiologist specializing in prenatal and postpartum fitness and the owner of Big Belly Fitness. i have developed a workout that is designed to ...
- I would be willing to bet you may have diastasis recti. It is where your abdominal muscles pull apart and basically there is nothing seperating your organs from the in...
- I have had really good luck with Pilates for toning your mid-section. Even just doing it 1-2x/week (I have a DVD do taht I do during my son's nap or after he goes to ...
Sciatica
Women have been dealing with this problem quietly for ages, ..... My sister had sciatica while she was pregnant (I know that isn't your issue) ... The two big ones were exercise & weight lost. Now she didn't have a lot of ... As with any exercise, the patient must remember not to push their body beyond pain limits. ...
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- Hi M., Assuming that you have already had plain film x-rays my next steps would be as follows. Since you have not responded to the chiropractic care that you have ...
- My sister had sciatica while she was pregnant (I know that isn't your issue) and afterwards. This is what her doctor told her: • Regular exercise helps to build a...
- Hello, I use just the heating pad every 15 min's for an hour and then stretch that area. So on for 15, than turn off than try stretch, walk (wait 15) than back on for ...
Having Pain in the Upper Area of the Inside of My Legs..?
I have found when I walk or exercise my legs, the aches to get better. ... I have seen many pregnant women with the same issue, and have helped provide ...
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- Since you had preterm labor with your last baby, this should be checked out. Some women feel contractions in their legs, as well as their lower back. If the doctor/m...
- I am a labor and delivery nurse, and 34 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, and have the same symptoms, as well as pain in my hips. It is worse when I try to move or turn ove...
- It sounds like the baby is putting pressure on a nerve. I had this happen with my first baby. The only difference was that I lost feeling in that part of my leg. As so...
35 Weeks Pregnant and Horribile Back Pain!!!
Aside from a group of other nice pregnant women, the reason it works was explained as this: ... I sat on an exercise ball alot...it seemed to help. Helpful? ...
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- I Hope it isnt labor pains like some of the others are mentioning. But I am a true believer in acupuncture. Be careful though because i know that it can bring on lab...
- I had back pain when I was that far along. As it turns out the pain was contractions. I wasn't in labor but it was the beginning of it all. Also, I ended up having b...
- Definitely could be labor if the pain is new. I had excrusiating back pain throughout my entire 3rd trimester.
