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    exercise after a c-section?

    Thank you all so much for your advice and support. My consultant did tell me that c-sections are associated with a decrease in fertility but we're talking 'risks' here and obviously it doesn't affect everyone. I'm still really sad about it, I had arranged a home birth and had laboured there so...
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    exercise after a c-section?

    I had a very straightforward c-section, no hysterectomy. I got to 9cm dilated on gas and air and a tens machine and the support of my wonderful husband. problem is I had a big baby, he was posterior and didn't descend far enough for me to feel like pushing. I was offered the choice of a forceps...
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    exercise after a c-section?

    thanks everyone. i will talk to my doctor but there is not much he can tell me - he can only go on what i tell him so.... iam finding it hard to come to terms with the op - they seem to hand them out like candy nowadays and i wonder if, with good midwife, i could have delivered naturally with...
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    exercise after a c-section?

    Does anyone have any advice as to when I can start doing cathes dvds or even those from 'THE Firm' after a c-section? I'm only a few days post op, I've been doing the exercises recommended by the hospital but six weeks down the line I'd like to start doing some thing more. Anyone been in my...
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    Cathe's Videos and DVDs on Sale in the UK

    Soobee, I've checked my inbox but there doesn't seem to be any message from you. You can email me if you like at [email protected]. Just send me your address and I'll mail them. M
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    Cathe's Videos and DVDs on Sale in the UK

    soobee, I've sent you a private message (pm).
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    New and confused! which videos?

    RE: Hi and welcome! Thanks girls, I'm going for teh Cross Train Xpress, my cousin has ordered it and will bring it with her in June. WOn't be able to start on it until September but hopefully these new workouts will motivate me. xx
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    Cathe's Videos and DVDs on Sale in the UK

    Soobee, I haven't tried any of the fitprime ones . I'm a big fan of the original Firm series volumes 1 to 6. Volume 1 is definitely my favourite. I also have Maximum Body Strength and Firm Strength, again both are very good.I think the only one I didn't like was cardio burn and after the Firm...
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    Cathe's Videos and DVDs on Sale in the UK

    Thanks alot girls! It's great to see other Brits on board! I haven't met a single person who knows of the Firm (and I think they're great) and I'm really looking forward to getting back in shape. I'm going to plump for the cross train express series - 6 workouts on the DVDs so wish me luck...
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    New and confused! which videos?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum although I've been lurking awhile. I live in London and it's only from seeing a few other UK users that I've decided to post. I'm also new to cathy's tapes and could do wtih some advice. I'm 21 weeks pregnant, baby due in September. I've never used...
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    I'm confused! Where to I start?

    I live in the UK and I've only recently heard of Cathe tapes. I've been using the Firm but would like something new. I'm 5 months pregnant and would like to buy two cathe tapes or dvds to help get me back into shape after the baby arrives. I don't have a barbell, only a handweights. I do...
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    Cathe's Videos and DVDs on Sale in the UK

    Sue, I've order alot of Firm/fitprime tapes from amazon.com. Reasonable prices and delivery wasn't that expensive. I've looked at collage but as you say, they're very expensive so give amazon.COM a try. Which Cathe tapes do you have then? Which would you recommend to someone with out a...
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    Cathe's Videos and DVDs on Sale in the UK

    Willow, super, bernard, I'm also in the UK - London. I haven't used cathe tapes but I want to buy some to get me back into shape after my baby arrives in September - something new and all that to motivate me. There are so many tapes/dvds to choose from, can you recommend one or two that would be...
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