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    35 and starting a family

    Hi Cassandra (from Sheila the moderator) Welcome to our forum family. There is a lot of great advice on here. Listen to your body and you will be fine. On a personal note, I had my first baby at 40 and my second at 43! I taught all the way up to the end and worked out on my own as well...
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    New to Forum - First Pregnancy

    From the moderator Hello and welcome to the forum! I just wanted to introduce myself and welcome you and your "little one on board" to our wonderful community of "moms" here on the forum. It's a great support system, especially for first time moms. In health, Sheila Sheila S...
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    Advanced Pregnancy DVDS

    Message from the moderator Hello eveyone, I haven't posted in awhile but just wanted to put my two cents in. I am right there with you all in that you should "listen to your body" and do what feels comfortable for you. Everyone's pregnancy is different - even subsequent pregnancies in the...
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    A question about fetal movement

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    Submitting my HealthyMoms test today

    How to get Healthy Moms(R) certified through home stud... Hi Ashley, I would love to tell you how you can obtain your Healthy Moms(R)Perinatal Fitness Instructor Certification through home study. Please email me: [email protected]. Thanks! Sheila Sheila S. Watkins...
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    I have great news!!!!!!!!!

    Shanda, I have been waiting to hear the news from you. You and the baby have been in my prayers daily since I read your first post. I am so glad that things are okay for you and your little girl. Hugs to you! Sheila Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director...
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    I had the big sonogram!! It's a...

    Hi Lisa, I am so happy for you. Little girls are wonderful. My baby girl is now 6 years old and in the first grade. Enjoy every minute. They really do grow up overnight. Hugs to you! Sheila Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director Healthy Moms(R)Fitness...
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    Our precious son is here!!!!!!

    Congratulations to you and your family. Little boys are wonderful, aren't they? My second was a boy. Take care! Sheila Sheila Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director Healthy Moms(R)Fitness Programs www.healthymomsfitness.com
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    Birth Announcement!!

    Hello! Congratulations to you and your family. Little boys are wonderful! Enjoy every minute. They grow so fast! Hugs, Sheila Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director Healthy Moms(R)Fitness www.healthymomsfitness.com
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    ??'s regarding books

    Hello, I know that the research reviewed in Dr. Clapp's book is from randomized, controlled studies done in with moms in his lab. I am not sure where Bergitta Gallo got her information for "Expecting Fitness." I will tell you that after working with over 1800 pregnant women and new moms for...
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    ? for Shelia

    LAST EDITED ON Jan-20-03 AT 05:45PM (Est)[p]Hello, Just wanted to let you know that I am not aware of any studies that show a higher incidence of meconium staining when mom is an exerciser. Yes, usually meconium is a result of fetal stress and that could be for many reasons, regular exercise...
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    Should I disregard advice from LPN?

    Wow!! LAST EDITED ON Jan-20-03 AT 01:34PM (Est)[p]Hi Cheryl, Wow, 10 kids... Just wanted to let you know that I am 47 and delivered my last child at 43. Yes, exercise is wonderful, especially when you are pregnant. I attribute it to my problem-free pregnancies at both age 40 and 43...
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    I Tested!!!

    Congratulations to you and your family. Can't wait to follow you through this pregnancy. Sheila Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director Healthy Moms(R) Fitness www.healthymomsfitness.com
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    I Tested!!!

    LAST EDITED ON Jan-19-03 AT 09:08PM (Est)[p]Congratulations to you and your family. Can't wait to follow you through this pregnancy. Sheila Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director Healthy Moms(R) Fitness www.healthymomsfitness.com
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    Should I disregard advice from LPN?

    LAST EDITED ON Jan-20-03 AT 01:39PM (Est)[p]Congratulations and welcome Kelly814! I am so sorry that you were subject to this misinformation. That is why I'm in the business that I'm in - to educate women, their healthcare providers and fitness professionals in the rapidly changing field of...
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