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Support girdle Hi Hazel, SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that they are now marketing this to postpartum as well as pregnant women. I have NEVER seen any research or any documentation of their benefit. I think that they are detrimental in that you do rely too much on them and...

Do's and Don'ts For Pregnancy <center><font size="1" color="#ff0000">LAST EDITED ON May-29-00 AT 03:58PM (EST)</font></center> LAST EDITED ON May-29-00 AT 03:58 PM (EST) Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to our forum. You are not alone. I conceived my two children at age 40 and...

Starting an exercise program while pregnant Hello there, I think it is wonderful that you would like to help your friend start exercising during this special time in her life. I would suggest that you have your friend contact her caregiver to see if there are any organized pre/postnatal...

Doulas Check out the following page regarding doulas and the possible outcomes of having one at your birth. http://eshop.msn.com/softcontent/softcontent.asp?scmId=147&scpId=374 Let us know what you decide. Sheila Watkins

Spotting and exercise <center><font size="1" color="#ff0000">LAST EDITED ON May-20-00 AT 02:25PM (EST)</font></center> Hope that you have not had any more spotting since you posted on the forum. I agree with Cathe. No matter what your OB says regarding the resumption of your exercise...

Sciatic nerve pain Hi Marjorie, Here are some exerpts from our "Healthy Moms Perinatal Fitness Instructor Training Manual" that you might find helpful. "The sciatic nerve may cause discomfort during pregnancy. This nerve exits the spinal column just above the sacrum and runs along the...

Theodur and vbreastfeeding Hi Trevor, Looks like you've gotten good information from the previous posts. I also agree that an asthma/allergy doc is the best place to ask this question. However, I have a question in to a internationally known lactation consultant regarding your question about...

Hang in there! Hello there, I'm not in the homestretch of pregnancy but I just wanted to send you a message to "hang in there." You are an inspiration to us all. I do remember with my last pregnancy having to drag myself to teach my classes around 30-32 weeks. Then for some reason, my...

Congratulations!!! <center><font size="1" color="#ff0000">LAST EDITED ON May-16-00 AT 03:05PM (EST)</font></center> Sue, It seems like just yesterday that you became part of our pregnancy "forum family." Now I would like to congratulate you on the newest addition to our "forum family." I...

Congratulations !! Congratulations Sue and family. I hope that everything is going well for you and your little one. Hope you had a great Mother's Day! Sheila Watkins

You got me good on that one Hazel! Hi Hazel, I am so glad that you got an answer from your doctor. This is a prime example of why our answers on this forum cannot take the place of pure old-fashioned medical advice. Keep us posted. Only ~7 more weeks to go for you. Hang in there Hazel...

Hypothyroidism I have had to take a synthroid pill everyday for the last 20 years for my hypothyroid condition. I had no problems getting pregnant, once we decided to try, with both of my children. During both pregnancies, my OB monitored my condition rather than my general practictioner. He...

Pain in the xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx!!!!! Hi Hazel, Sorry you are having this pain now. I definitely think that you should talk to your doctor about it. I am not a doctor, but I will tell you what I think it might be based on your description--- round ligament pain or pubic symphysis pain...

Bone density scan Hi Suz, I would take that question right to your ob/gyn or your family doctor. They would be the best source of information regarding your question. Let us all know what he or she recommends. Sheila Watkins

Pre-conception fitness strategies and incidence of miscarriage in exercisers I just wanted to jump in and make sure that you all knew that there has never been any scientifically documented research that linked exercise to miscarriage "in any shape, form or fashion." In our certification...

Hi and Heartrate monitoring Hi Mandy Lee, Not much longer now. You are amazing and such an inspiration to us all. We will all be waiting for that big announcement. I was reading your post and couldn't help but notice your reference to heart rate training zone. Don't worry about monitoring...

Strength or Cardio? Hello there, Hope you are feeling a little better. Just remember, this all will pass and you should start feeling like yourself again after about the 12th to 13th week. As for your question..... I would say that both strength and cardio are equally as important. You...

"Purple Pushing" <center><font size="1" color="#ff0000">LAST EDITED ON Apr-30-00 AT 09:35PM (EST)</font></center> Hi Hazel, Yes, you were right to question that method of pushing. Below is an exerpt from the "Healthy Moms Perinatal Fitness Instructor Training Manual" “Purple Pushing”...

Hang in there Joyce! I can hardly believe that it has been almost 12 weeks since your little guy was born. It seems just like yesterday that you were posting questions here. You have a "built-in support system" here on the forum whenever you need it. We are here for you. Don't worry about...

Transverse position, versions and C-Sections <center><font size="1" color="#ff0000">LAST EDITED ON Apr-23-00 AT 10:30PM (EST)</font></center> Hi Laura, Sorry that I haven't responded sooner. I have been out of town for the past week. As for your questions........ Everyone that has...