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Question Regarding Trimesters and Months Pregnant...
Asked by L.C. from Cleveland
on September 2, 2008
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Since the day I found out that I was pregnant, I have always been confused but never asked any questions. My question is: if I am in my 29th week of pregnancy and du...
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- Congrats on the new baby. If you technically want to know the persice month, here is how it works with other things. There are exactly 4.3 weeks in a month according...
- I'm with you the weeks and trimester had me very confused. but you are 7 months. i always looked at it that if a new month came i became another month. so in aug you w...
- I can help there!!! You are in your 8th month The first week to be exact!! And yes you are in you third Trimester..
Pregnancy Workouts?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on July 3, 2010
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What kind of exercise do you do while pregnant? When I was pregnant with my 2 year old, I waited table at a busy steakhouse until I was 38 weeks along, so I didn't hav...
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- Hi B., I am a prenatal and postpartum fitness specialist. I run Stroller Strides in Arlington. It is a prenatal/postpartum fitness program for moms, which is comp...
- this really depends on how fit you were before you got pregnant, and how often you exercised. as mentioned above walking is great...but I use to get bored with that. Y...
- I wouldn't change up your routine very much. Exercise is safe, but you don't wnat to start doing something you previously weren't doing. Walking is a great one...on ...
Workout Suggestions/DVDs While Pregnant
Asked by J.B. from Atlanta
on March 8, 2011
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I recently found out that I am pregnant with my second child. I want to stay fit and healthy throughout my pregnancy and was hoping for workout and DVD suggestions for...
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- I did a DVD called Walk Away the Pounds when I was prego with #2. Leslie Sansone is the instructor and she has all kinds of walks. they are very easy
- the perfect pregnancy workout was great. It's by a pregnant cirque du soleil performer. It was the only pregnancy workout that I tried that really challenged me. It...
- Check into the line of DVDs from Moms Into Fitness. The woman who leads those tapes, Lindsay Brin, is currently pregnant with her third and really understands working ...
How Much Can I Lift While Pregnant?
Asked by H.M. from Lawton
on November 6, 2007
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I'm curious if anyone knows how much weight you can lift when your pregnant. I'm 24 weeks. I've heard several different things. I heard different trimesters are dif...
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- H., I worked in retail my entire pregnancy and lifted a lot, my ob told me never to lift more than 15 pounds. Good luck!
- I lift my son several times a day (sometimes have to carry him around, but I don't carry him up/down stairs anymore). He weighs about 32 pounds. I am 7 months pregna...
- It depends on your health and fitness prior to your pregnancy, as well as your probabilty of having problems with your pregnancy. (Your history, family history). The...
All Day Sickness
Asked by K.R. from Denver
on March 6, 2012
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I recently found out that I am expecting my 3rd. I'm very excited, but also VERY sick. I don't remember being this sick with my two boys, but as they say "every preg...
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- A midwife told me to drink or eat anything with citric acid. So oranges, orange juice, lemonade...I still do this when I get nausea even when not pregnant lol! It doe...
- I sipped on Slimfast first thing in the morning. After that, i could usually eat some food.
- Starlight mints help a lot with the gagging and nausea. If you can find egg nog this time of year, that really helps too. I had to sit in a recliner all day since ...
Round Ligament Pain--but Not Preggers
Asked by K.R. from Richmond
on August 4, 2009
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Hi all, I'm a little worried by something. My DH & I are NOT trying to get preggers right now for a number of reasons. I"m on the pill, although admittedly i have bee...
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- Hey, sorry to hear about your pain. I am 42, and have 3 kids. I still get these pains sometimes. Happens like you said, when I move to fast. It's kind of like a pulled...
- A long time ago I had such pain but was on the pill. I was diagnosed with some hormonal problems, ovaries related (polycistic ovary syndrome). I would recommend you go...
- Are you on anything for lowering cholesterol? I had horrible joint pains after being on a statin for a few years. I'd be limping for awhile whenever I got up from si...
Need Advice
Asked by F.O. from Los Angeles
on January 26, 2008
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So, I need help! I have 4 beautiful kids ages 8,6,4, & 10 months. While I was pregnant with my last baby I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It was a really rough roa...
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- I would just it must be gods will, what could they say to that!
- Don't worry about your parents. You two are adults and don't have to explain things to your parents or get their approval. You tried to prevent another pregnancy but...
- If you and your husband are happy about baby #5, then good for you! Be happy and enjoy your children. They grow up so fast. As far as your families are concerned, i...
Post Preg FEET - Need Help with Shoes
Asked by L.A. from New York
on March 1, 2011
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Ladies-
I had been told to expect that my feet might grow/stay larger after pregnancy. It seems thought that they've changed shape. First a little about me. Pre-pr...
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- Try Dansko. They are a great shoe that is comfy and fits a bit wider. It's a clog with a closed back and they are great for all kinds of weather, except maybe summer...
- Sketchers. I wear a 5.5 wide in Sketchers and their Bikers style was a godsend during and shortly after my pregnancy. My feet are about what they were before, but my m...
- I don't have a good answer...I just wanted to say that I share your pain. My daughter is almost four and I can hardly find anything that I find comfortable. Luckily, I...
I'm an Emotional Wreck!
Asked by P.M. from Chicago
on August 19, 2008
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Hi mama's I just started my 3rd trimester and all of a sudden I feel like I am falling apart at the seams! I never got overly emotional in my first 2 trimesters but al...
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- So sorry to hear you are having a tough couple months. Do you have a pool that you can go to, that is deep enough that you can just let the water support your body. ...
- Try a chiropractor, or massage, maybe that will help turn your little kicker! I was the same way the last few weeks of my last pregnacy, I thought I was going to go c...
- First, you are not alone. It sounds like you have a wonderful partner in your husband and that is so important! Sounds like you have a future soccer player in there...
Concerned About Weight Gain
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on July 24, 2008
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I never thought I would be writing for advice on this - I have worked my butt off my entire pregnancy to eat super healthy and stay active. I was of normal weight pre...
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- Here's another thought. The baby is gaining weight, you are losing weight. The net effect is zero weight gain on the scale. This happened to me also. Up the calori...
- If your baby is measuring healthy just relax. My friend just had twins and at 32 weeks she had only gained 18 pounds. her babies were born at 36 week and they were o...
- Hey J., don't sweat it. I think you are doing fine. that 25 to 30 pound thing is mostly for those who are very thin before pregnancy. If you try to stuff yourself at...
