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Will Exercise Decrease My Milk Supply?
She is breastfeeding now and just ran a half marathon last weekend. (oh, and her husband is a doctor). Best of luck with the running and your baby. ...
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- Your prolactin receptors (they decide how much milk to produce) get set around 16 weeks, but shouldn't be affected by exercise. They're set by how much/often your baby...
- i have heard that it can decrease, but i didnt do any strong exersizing or anything so.... i cant say if it did or not. just take it day by day. walking is just as g...
- Unless your baby seems to mind the taste change, I wouldn't worry about waiting to nurse. I found that exercise increased my milk supply because of the increase in bo...
New Runner
good luck to you! i just finished my first half marathon in may! i'd go crazy if i didnt run :) its a natural anti- depressant for me and its the most ...
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- It will get better with time. your body will become more efficient as you progress. i started running ten years ago doing a combo of run walk using land marks or timed...
- Hi - it's very normal to be having the feelings you are as a beginner runner. I ran in college and have completed two marathons. You should start slowly - running/walk...
- breathe through your nose, it helps warm the air and it helps me control my breathing too!
Breastfeeding During the Summer
I used this bra to train and run half marathons while I was nursing my kiddos ( and I am huge when I'm nursing...), but I can adjust it so that it still ...
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- The thing that worked well for me with my daughter was getting into a routine. After a while, I know when I had to either feed her or pump. It helped to avoid any em...
- For any moms that want to breastfeed in the summer, I HIGHLY recommend Lily Padz. I bought mine from a local hospital but you can get them cheaper online. They're sili...
- Well, everyone else covered the lilypads and the sports bras, but I thought maybe a nursing swimsuit would be a good thing too: http://www.motherwear.com/cat.cfm/ci...
Looking for a Good Jogging Stroller
I am very active also doing triathlons, marathons etc. Now I work part-time as a Physical Therapist. .... half marathons · stationary bikes ...
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- (This is part of my response to another mom who asked about bike trailers vs joggin strollers. but it should give you an idea of some of the features you'll want to lo...
- Hi C.! I have a Zooper Boogie jogging stroller & I like it. It has a front wheel that swivels & also easily locks in place. I think that is very important to have bo...
- It seems that other people have said this, but I would avoid the front swivel wheel. The are not as stable when you are running.
Does Exercise Really Give You More Energy and Improve Mood?
and ran my first half marathon 3 weeks ago. Now I know that is not for everyone, but we all need to have a goal of some sort to keep us motivated. ...
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- What about yoga? It's relaxing, strength building, toning, and refreshing. They have tapes and books for moms and kids at the library. I think it's important to sho...
- I really like doing yoga with my kids. It is not draining on me like running or weight training is. It is relaxing and calms my body. That way you can tone your body a...
- P., I noticed your querry this morning. I have been dealing with lack of energy for years. If you were tired before having children, it may be systemic. Exercis...
Anyone Figured Out How to Loose the Post Pregnancy Bellyfat?
I am an avid exerciser, I am training for a half-marathon in May, and it will be my fifth! I lift weights, do spin classes, run, and still - I hear you. ...
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- I have had 4 c sections, so I def. know what you mean. Getting off of sugars, starches, etc. makes the most impact for me, then I do that think where you suck in your...
- Hi J., I have two boys ages 4.5 and 16months. It is very hard to loose that belly fat. I am in the process of using tapes at home called Turbo Jam. Go to www.bea...
- We are in a special club, we c-section moms... I had two of them, 22 months apart. My youngest is 8 months now. I have found that no matter how much weight I lose, t...
Ideas for Removing Plantar Wart on Children's Feet
My son (13) is a runner and was able to compete in a half-marathon 2 days after the first treatment! We tried all those things your were finding on the web ...
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- Here's what worked for me when I had warts as a child. Tape a small piece of banana peal to the wart. Something in it causes the wart to soften quite quickly and lik...
- I would absolutely see a doctor. plantar warts are caused by the HPV virus, so i doubt that any of these cures you find on the internet would work, and they are higly ...
- I agree-- see a dermatologist. I had them at about 10 and it was a pretty awful experience. However, maybe things have changed by now? They put acid on them and the...
Knee Pain
My longest race this last fall was a half marathon. Once I had a good base, it was so much easier to push myself and not worry about injuries. ...
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- B., I am a local Massage Therapist and see this often in runners. Sounds like you are experiancing strain to the ligaments and tendons from training for your 5k. Of...
- B., I've experienced that before and it ended up just being a tight IT Band(outside thigh inbetween the quad and hamstring). I was able to manage it with streching ...
- Hi B., I also had this problem when I started running again after my 2nd child was born. I rested for a good month (hard to do now that you are motivated) and did no...
Peri-menopausal/Menopausal Help
I went from a size 12 to a size 2 and had the energy to do the San Antonio half marathon in November.I am a stay at home mom.I have 2 children Lauren 7 and ...
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- Check out the website www.womentowomen.com They have a lot of useful info. regarding Menopause.
- Hi K., I am battling that myself right now. I found that what threw me off was Depo Provera then the Mirena. I demanded a hormone test to include testosterone. I hav...
- Two really good resources for more information are: Dr. Anne Louise-Gittleman http://www.annlouise.com/ Dr. John Lee http://www.johnleemd.com/ Best wish...
Best Carseat to Buy After We Outgrow Rear-facing Infant Carseat?
Aug 31, 2009 ... Read all 23 responses: "My little boy is 6 and a half months old, ... and he had the marathon carseat and even though his car was totaled ...
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- Heather, Yes, you will definitely want a Convertible Car Seat (one that fits both rear-facing, and forward-facing) since your big little guy is only 6 months old. He...
- I have a Britax as well, but I admit that they are a bit pricey. We travel alot and it is easy to install and my very tall toddler fits in it comfortably. Before we go...
- Britax is great, and I would for sure buy it online because they are much cheaper than the stores. Try to seach on google shopping for the best price.
