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Castor Oil to Induce Labor
I highly recommend finding a doula who will be there for you during your labor. ..... (As other posts have said, I always thought that the U/S weight was off, but in my case IT WASN'T!) .... Postpartum Hair Loss... When Did. ...
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- M., I don't know about Castor Oil, but I "walked" my girlfriend and myself into labor. I would just get out and walk 2-3 miles a day, at a slow pace of course and ...
- Hi M.. I have always heard that castor oil works and when I was pregnant, my midwife did advise us that it was an option, but it should be a last resort option becaus...
- I didn't try castor oil, but did try having sex (MANY times), survived the atmospheric change of Hurricane Wilma at 38 weeks, and had my membranes stripped... O-U-C-H!...
What Are My Exercise Limitations During Pregnancy?
Take this time to get yourself into a routine for working out and maintain the weight that you will gain during your pregnancy. As other moms mentioned, ...
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- Hi A., I worked out at the gym during my pregnancy .I have an 8-month old now-- my first child. I played tennis and continued doing aerobics (cardiovascular training ...
- I would consult with your physician regarding your individual situation, but I was told that I could continue to do most things I did prior to getting pregnant until t...
- I dont know if you have heard of pregnancy without pounds, but its a e book you can purchase that gives you a lot of great tips on what excersizes you can do, as well ...
Looking for a Good Aerobics DVD/ Herbal Weight Loss
Good luck on the weight loss...I'm right there with you (I've got 10 stubborn ... was originally a birth dance, so it's perfect for loosing baby weight. ...
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- I'm using the Yoga Booty Ballet series and its a great workout as well as being alot of fun. You can buy it at Target and the box comes with 2 dvds with 4 different t...
- Hi C. I am a work at home mom with Arbonne International which is a health and wellness company that focuses on beauty from the inside out. Arbonne has a great line o...
- Hi C.; I'm C. H and may have a good option that's worth looking at. It's call Slimplicity, I started on Feb. 6th and have lost 8lbs and the neat thing is the inches....
Has Anyone Ever Heard of Manjakani Used to Tighten Muscles After Delivery?
Because I did Kegels and yoga before during and after. ... I was back to my original 108 pounds exactly 3 months after the birth of each of my daughters. ... I have had alot of people notice of my weight loss! ...
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- I am a slumber Parties Distributor and a mommy of a 4 year old little girl. (who was 10 lbs when she was born) And I have a cream called Like a Virgin, works great. I ...
- It is going to take two to three years to get your entire body back to "normal". But this only works if you have a personal trainer OR you breastfeed. Your body will...
- Hi T., I have not heard of the Manjakani, but I have been using the Winsor Pilates disc that comes with some workout videos. You can buy the disc for $20!It's great ...
Weight-loss While Breastfeeding
Part of this I attribute to not taking birth control pills this time. .... But the weight loss didnt wanter while I was breast feeding. ...
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- Theoretically yes, breastfeeding DOES make you burn more calories and can result in weight loss... but most people simply eat more to compensate, so don't expect any m...
- After I finished b/fing my daughter (now 3) I lost 10 pounds in the first month. I'm b/fing my 2 month old son now and I'm concentrating on toneing instead of losing ...
- S. Break your addiction to the scale Your child is More inportant then 5or 10 extra pounds I breast fed both My daughters . My oldest is 15 and My youngest is no...
Expanding Ribs During Pregnancy?
My son was 9 lbs at birth and I have him to blame for it. :) .... Frustrated by Lack of Weight Loss ... ribs expanding during pregnancy · massage pregnancy ...
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- Yes, this has happened to me also. I am also little, 5' even and very short waisted. I have 2 kids, now 8 1/2 yr girl and 6 yr. boy. My rib cage did expand. It was v...
- Someone I worked with said this happened to her - she had a particular sundress from before she was pregnant that was too tight only in the ribcage after she was pregn...
- Nope, you're probably not imaging it! My left rib cage sticks out further than my right. When I lay down, it looks funny cause it sticks out a little. My son was 9 ...
Concerned About Weight Gain
The extra weight did not come off after I gave birth however. ... Next question: Not Gaining Any Weight During My 3Rd Trimester ...
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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...
What to Do Before Trying to Conceive
Congrats on the 20lb weight loss....after you get prego...continue to work out, .... Unless you've been using birth control, or have other medical concerns, why not start now? ... Take it easy during summer months if you do conceive. ...
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- Keep eating healthy & working out. Yes take a good prenatal vitamin, make sure it has folic acid in it and also find a good, safe Omega 3 (DHA, EPA, Fish oil) supple...
- Hi Sarah - It's great that you want to do everything right even before you conceive! I've been lucky enough to be home with my kids since they were born. They are...
- Unless you've been using birth control, or have other medical concerns, why not start now? If you have been using bc, most doctors recommend stopping and giving yours...
Need Weight-loss Help Now!
I've been working on my weight loss for the past year since I gave birth to 2 beautiful twin boys. During the pregnancy I gained about 40 pounds, ...
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- Take baby-steps, girl! You didn't gain a bunch of weight in one day, it's been the result of pregnancies that have taken months/years and it will take awhile to get i...
- A., When my kids were little I used to get up an hour before they did to work out. It was the best thing I did for myself, I had more energy, and patience with them. ...
- Hi A.. I understand how you feel. The one thing that really helped me was keeping track of calories take your current weight Xs 12 minus 500/day or 1000/day to lose 1 ...
How Does Weight Affect Pregnancy
If I do that I will actually weigh less when I give birth this time than last time even though I .... I actually lost weight during my second pregnancy. ...
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- Congrats! I too was about the same number of pounds you are "overweight" when I got pregnant. I was told the same thing to gain only 15-20 pounds. I was also told t...
- Woo hoo! Congrats! :)
- I had that concern. My Dr put me on 2000 calorie/day. It is not very hard to limit yourself to 2000 a day. That's a lot of food. And it kept me where I wanted to be...
