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Hello, Could not let the "lunge" thing go without an answer. I too would like to know where you read that doing lunges would cause the placenta to tear. I can tell you with utmost confidence that there has never been any peer reviewed, valid research to support this theory. In fact, there...

Hi Brigitte, Just wanted to add my "two cents" to this post. I take it that you were a very petite person prior to pregnancy. During the past 18 years that I have been in the pre and postnatal fitness business, I have had many "tiny" clients put on 40 -50 pounds while "doing everything...

Hi Jen, Unfortunately, round ligament syndrome affects many pregnant women and it does not discriminate with regard to fitness levels. In other words, a highly trained mom could experience the exact same symptoms as a woman who doesn't exercise. You should definitely avoid any twisting...

Hello there, There is no research to show that exercise causes spotting. I would definitely contact your healthcare provider to get it checked out. It could be perfectly normal, but you should hear it from your doc or midwife. Let us know what they say. Sheila Sheila S...

Hello there, There is no research to show that exercise causes spotting. I would definitely contact your healthcare provider to get it checked out. It could be perfectly normal, but you should hear it from your doc or midwife. Let us know what they say. Sheila Sheila S...

Hi Jen, I am actually the moderator for the Cathe FitMoms forum. You should come over and join us. We'd love to have you. There are a lot of great moms to be and new moms over there. I am going to reserve the right to answer your question after I have been able to preview the new...

Welcome Wendy, Single lunge backs would also be a good alternative to those power scissors. Take care, Sheila Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director Healthy Moms(R) Fitness www.healthymomsfitness.com and www.healthymomsnc.com

Hi Tina, Sorry I missed this post. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I am posting below a website that has excellent information on preeclampsia. http://familydoctor.org/x1680.xml Please let me know if you cannot access it. Good luck and Happy Holidays! Sheila

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to wish you all a safe and wonderful Christmas. It is so rewarding to "see" all of you on the forum. We have a great group of moms here! Merry Fitness, Sheila

Hi, Sorry I didn't see your post until now. I agree with the others. It would be best if you saw your healthcare provider to make sure that everything was ok. This type of cramping is not normal and should definitely be checked out. Let us know what they say. Good luck! We are here for...

Well said Mariángeles. Sheila (the moderator from the FitMoms forum) AND an avid "Cathe-ite." P.S. I love your posts. So nice to see so many people from so many places on our forums

Just remember that it will be so much easier to "rehab" those abs back to their pre-pregnancy state (or better!) once the baby is born. Also think of it this way: As you are doing those pelvic tilts on all 4's you will have a built in weight plate that is growing daily. You will be working...

Hi Amy, I'm going to advise you to not do the side planks. I also think this would become a major balance challenge as your pregnancy progressed and also exacerbate some round ligament issues (the bands of connective tissue that anchor the uterus in the pelvis; these bands stretch from 2 - 12...

Hi Lynn, Welcome and congratulations on #3. We're glad to see you here. I just read your post. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you on this VERY IMPORTANT question. Yes, your doctor was right - even for the most fit person. As you know, when an amnio is performed a needle is...

RE: Update - No more placenta previa! Great news! Keep us posted on you and the twins. Sheila Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director Healthy Moms(R) Fitness www.healthymomsfitness.com and www.healthymomsnc.com

Hi Melanie, Congratulations! I just wanted to reiterate the importance of not going anaerobic and getting breathless. Pushing yourself to your anaerobic threshold (which is the goal of Cathe's interval workouts) is not appropriate during pregnancy. This is not to say that you shouldn't do...

Hello there, If you would like a picture of the "C-Shaped Pushback," feel free to email me at [email protected]. Sheila Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director Healthy Moms(R) Fitness www.healthymomsfitness.com and www.healthymomsnc.com

Hi Tricia, I can't believe that I missed this post. Sorry for the delay. Tammy did a wonderful job answering your question. I would just like to add my "two cents." You are probably about 25 weeks right now if I am calculating right. Here is what the American College of Obstetricians and...

Hi Zoraida, Congratulations on the birth of your little one. There is no research to show that exercise will decrease milk production. Just stay well hydrated, well nourished and well rested. Keep in touch! Sheila Sheila Watkins, MLSci. Founder and National Program Director...

Welcome jaypea and angel nee nee Hello, Just wanted to welcome you to our "internet forum family." We're glad that you are both here. We've got a great group of women involved in this Fitmoms forum. You might want to read through a lot of the old posts. There's a lot of valuable...