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    Q about birth defects testing

    Alpha-Fetal Protein (AFP) Test I have 2 healthy children and did not have the AFP test with either of them. It is a risk free blood test that checks for blood levels that may indicate the baby has spina bifida, down's syndrome or other neural tube defects. If the levels come back high, you...
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    painting

    I don't think there has been any research on whether paint fumes harm a developing fetus. However, I am almost sure your care provider will tell you to avoid anything that may cause harm. Despite the potential hazard, I still think you can paint if you take the proper precautions. You should...
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    Give me your stories!

    you are not alone I can relate! I am in my 10th week now and the symptoms are going away. It was tough for a few weeks but I never stopped exercising. I would only feel worse. You don't want to get out of shape the first trimester because then you will have to decrease your intensity even...
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    SHEILA: Level of exercise

    Thanks everybody Thank you all so much for your input. I have not had any more spotting. I did stop exercising for a week and just started up again, but at a much lower level of intensity. I will keep you posted on my progress! This is a very exciting pregnancy for my husband and I...
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    SHEILA: Level of exercise

    I am very active, I run 6 miles three to four times a week and do step aerobics or stairmaster the other days. I also do strength training about 3 times a week. I am 37 years old (on May 5th) and am 6 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. Last week, I had some minor spotting that lasted about 1...
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    Cathe: postpartum?

    post-partum body Sara, Don't let everyone scare you. First of all, you won't really care what your body looks like for awhile because you will have other things on your mind. I was very active throughout my first pregancy, jogged (then walked) and did step aerobics throughout. I started at...
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    December Pregnancy Update!

    Pregnancy update Cathe, I love to read your pregnancy updates. They bring back fond memories of my first pregnancy 6 years ago. I had to laugh at the parallel you made regarding how the sounds made during labor reminded you of the sounds Meg Ryan made in her infamous scene in "When Harry Met...
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