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| urine/exercise/postpartum | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I’m 29, have three kids and my youngest one I had 15 months ago. Normal pregnancies, except the ...
A: You are experiencing urinary stress incontinence, a very common problem, and fortunately one that's ...
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| baby | 10/24/2009 |
Q: my baby is two weeks old.she keeps farting and strains a lot to get the fartv out.she also seems to ...
A: Your baby sounds like she's having digestive problems and has food sensitivities. Get a referral ...
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| laying on back | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I work out everyday, and I am in excellent shape; however, I "do abs"--crunches and leg lifts (to ...
A: In rare cases, some pregnant women experience Supine Hypotensive Disorder, now often called ...
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| Pubic/vaginal pain | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I am 28 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing pain in the pubuc bone area. It make it difficult ...
A: Consult with your OBGYN and get a referral to a Physical Therapist who specializes in prenatal ...
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| abdominal exercises | 10/12/2009 |
Q: What are some good abdominal exercises that I can do to maintain some strength during the end of the ...
A: Plank exercises and quadruped exercises, which stabilize the spine in the neutral position are all ...
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| Running a marathon while pregnant | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have been distance running for roughly four years. I have been training for a marathon and ...
A: Generally, it is safe for a woman to continue with whatever level of physical exertion she is ...
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| diastasis | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I am almost 14 months post partum with third baby. I am just now figuring out I may have diastasis. ...
A: A 3 to 4 finger-width gap is moderate. It's a little unusual for the mid line to be that wide all ...
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| diastasis | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I am almost 14 months post partum with third baby. I am just now figuring out I may have diastasis. ...
A: I need to ask a few questions. Most of the time, diastasis is measured by finger-widths, not ...
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| C-section scar tissue & exercise | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I had a c-section about 15 years ago and over the last year and a half lost over 100 pounds. I am ...
A: Congratulations on successfully turning your life around and becoming much healthier. You can be an ...
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| Excercise | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Please let me know what excercises i can do during pregnancy and after pregnancy. I was really ...
A: Generally, up until about 20 weeks, you can continue with your normal exercise routine. Because the ...
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| postnatal weight loss | 10/3/2009 |
Q: What do you recommend for a postnatal weight loss program? 1) I can only find 25 minutes to walk ...
A: Walking 25 minutes a day at 80% of your MHR is a GREAT start! Our bodies begin to burn fat as fuel ...
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| Abdominal Separation | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I am 30 years old and the mother of 5 munchkins who are 7,6,4,2,%261. I am overweight and suffer ...
A: You've really brought up two different issues, your weight, which is interfering with you ability to ...
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| Stretch marks | 9/27/2009 |
Q: My teenage daughter is 7 months pregnant. She would like to know what she can do to avoid stretch ...
A: The development of stretch marks during pregnancy are mostly determined by genetics and somewhat by ...
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| exercise while trying to conceive | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I hope this question falls under your genre. Here is my story I had a healthy and perfect unexpected ...
A: At implantation, the embryo is anywhere from 16 to 32 cells, so no, if you did take a fall from a ...
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| Doing your exercises with existing prolapses | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have been doing the exercises on your Bounce Back DVD for a couple of weeks. I am nearly 10 weeks ...
A: My exercises are generally safe for prolapse. The three exercises that roll the upper body off the ...
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| exercise while trying to conceive | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I hope this question falls under your genre. Here is my story I had a healthy and perfect unexpected ...
A: Exercise makes a women healthier. Maternal health and fetal health are one in the same. Healthier ...
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| Severely sore muscles | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have a similar problem to sore quads/glutes. I have a toddler and now I'm 10 weeks pregnant. ...
A: Your pain is unusual and it's too bad that your OBGYN did not take your seriously. From your pain ...
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| Abdominal separation Qs and ballet/hula :) | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I've been using your PP workout DVD for 8 months or so now (starting when I was about 10 months PP), ...
A: The goal of diastasis rehab is to close the gap to less than 2 finger widths, so congratulations ...
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| Losing Weight after a C-Section | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I had my c-section last May 15, 2009. I would like to know if doing sit-ups would make my abdomen ...
A: Don't start with crunches or sit-ups, they create more problems then they solve after pregnancy. ...
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| Diastasis and TVA | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I met with a trainer who said I had Diastasis (though under 2 fingers). She said more concerning was ...
A: First off, a mid line that measures less than 2 finger-widths is not wide enough to be considered a ...
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| cycle | 8/25/2009 |
Q: ..i want to ask whether i can drive a bicycle if i don't have any pain near uterus ANSWER: If you ...
A: Riding a bike is a non-weight bearing activity and therefore less stressful on the joints then other ...
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| umbilical hernia and abdominal separation | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I gave birth 2 years ago and still have abdominal separation which seems to go from my belly button ...
A: Most doctors will want to wait to repair both an umbilical hernia and abdominal separation until a ...
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| POSTPARTUM EXERCISES | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I HAVE 5 MONTHS B/B TWINS,I STOPPED BREASTFEEDING A MONTHS BACK AS I RESUMED OFFICEDUTIES. MY JOB IS ...
A: Twin pregnancies/double baby care is exponentially harder than a singleton. And you're right ...
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| Exercise/Workout | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Helene My name is Maria I am 20yrs of age and I have just recently have found out the Iam pregnant ...
A: Since your activity level is generally very high, you can continue moderate to strenuous workouts ...
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| Straddle Injury. | 8/14/2009 |
Q: One of my friends is five months pregnant, and she fell while climbing a small ladder and got a ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "straddle injury." For me that would mean a groin pull, or inner thigh ...
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| Postnatal exercises | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I love your book. I have been doing the second program, Knitting Back Together, for weeks and I am ...
A: With the exercises that you mention, it depends on your level of core control. For "The Egg," try ...
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| sleeping on back after 13 weeks | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have read that sleeping on the back can impede blood flow to the fetus. If I happen to be ...
A: The question of lying, sleeping, and exercising on the back has been studied and in all instances, ...
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| Firm, rounded belly post pregnancy-twins | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I had twins 13 months ago. I was very fit before/during pregnancy (taught-practiced yoga through 6 ...
A: Yeah, being asked when the baby is due when you're not pregnant is the worst, especially when you ...
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| Mild pain | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I'm 27 and I had my baby girl on 6-02-09 by c-section. Now i fell mild pain at abdomen when am ...
A: Many women experience tenderness in the lower abdomen for several months after a C, and since your ...
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| vagina afterf pregnancy | 7/25/2009 |
Q: This might sound weird but I gave birth to a 8lb 9oz baby about a year ago. I also had to have ...
A: Labial tears are possible during delivery. And if you had one, most likely your OBGYN would have ...
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| Specific Exercises? | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My fiance and I have been trying to conceive for about 7 months now, i am not very active but do get ...
A: There are no specific exercises to help you conceive. If you do not get pregnant by the end of one ...
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| Post pregnancy stomach | 7/21/2009 |
Q: 3 year daughter and 7 month old B/G twins - love all 3! Very depressed about post pregnancy pooch. ...
A: Twins stretch out the abs much more than a singleton and it takes longer to rebuild strength and ...
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| muscle spasms in back | 7/14/2009 |
Q: ice, and a heating pad i really haven't tried anything as far as Tylenol or anything because i don't ...
A: Because of the alignment changes of pregnancy, mid back pain/rib cage pain is common. As the belly ...
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| what are unsafe exercises if TTC? | 7/14/2009 |
Q: We have been Trying to Conceive since 3 cycles and I started attending a fairly vigorous yoga class ...
A: Since you're not pregnant yet, you do not need to modify your exercise routine. After you become ...
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| belly shaping after pregnancy | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Growing up I always saw a lot of women in my culture tighly girdle/wrap their bellies after giving ...
A: While postpartum "belly shapers" or modified girdles are sold and used by some, I do not recommend ...
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| Walking while pregnant | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am thirty eight weeks pregnant and am SOOO ready to be a mom. The baby weighs eight pounds already ...
A: Walking will provide a lot of health benefits, including increasing circulation, boosting mood, and ...
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| Postpartum Pain | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a four week old baby. I had to go back to work two weeks after giving birth. I already have ...
A: You are experiencing an unusual amount of pain, as well as a variety of symptoms that need to be ...
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| Post pregnancy pouch | 6/17/2009 |
Q: i'm 8 months post partum and have lost all my baby weight but not the pouch. am looking into ...
A: Both my book, "Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best" and my award winning DVD ...
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| Future Pregnancy | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I had lower lumbar surgery 2 1/2 years ago. I would like to have another child but am afraid of any ...
A: Sorry, I clicked the wrong button. You can do quite a bit to strengthen your core and build ...
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| training for 1/2 marathon | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I am 7 weeks pregnant and 12 weeks away from my 2nd 1/2 marathon. I am concerned that I am behind ...
A: If you are in excellent physical condition, then running a half-marathon at 20 weeks gestation might ...
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| Sore quads/glutes | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I'm about 6 weeks pregnant and my upper thigh muscles and glutes have started getting really sore ...
A: Your symptoms are unusual, and don't seem to be related to exercise. Since your pain is severe ...
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| face cream during pregnancy | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I am 8 weeks pregnant and have been using the following skin care products: Estee Lauder Resilience ...
A: While topical vitamin A and other Retinols should not be used during pregnancy, you don't need to ...
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| post csection pain years later | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have been coughing quite a bit lately due to an sickness, and am having discomfort where my ...
A: Yes, it sounds normal. Some women develop adhesions, or tissue that connects the scar to underlying ...
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| Divarication of Abdominal muscles 2nd Pregnancy | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I worked out a lot during my 1st Pregnancy and did a lot of Pilates as well. I had my first child ...
A: Most likely, your abs will separate again. For some women, this is how their bodies respond to ...
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| Exercise after delivery | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask that i had ceasearing delivary three months before so would like to ask can I ...
A: Once your scar completely heals, which usually occurs by six weeks post-op, you can start with ...
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| Burning feet | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I am a 26 year old stay at home pregnant woman with a strange problem. I am currently 20 weeks ...
A: This is a strange one, but my guess is that it might be athletes foot. Wash your feet in warm water ...
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| Exercise after delivery | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask that i had ceasearing delivary three months before so would like to ask can I ...
A: YES! Swimming can be resumed once your lochia (postpartum bleeding) and your "C" scar have ...
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| Pregnancy and Rides | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I'm 22 and 12 weeks pregnant;I wanted to know if it was ok to get on roller coasters or any other ...
A: Generally, most amusement park rides jostle and bounce the body around quite a bit, and are not ...
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| Workouts | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I had just started a fitness routine a few weeks before I got pregnant and got the ok from my Ob/Gyn ...
A: Great for you for starting your pregnancy with fitness activities as an integral part of your weekly ...
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| Pelvic pain and pregnancy | 5/24/2009 |
Q: In one of you're answers to a question about pelvic pain during pregnancy you stated "Don't sit with ...
A: Great question. There is a lot of conflicting information about these types of positions, both in ...
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| devirefication of the recti abdominus muscle | 5/19/2009 |
Q: i recently had twins and as of that i was told that i had devirefication of my recti abdominal ...
A: You've got several different issues going on here. Most Dr.s want to repair an umbilical hernia ...
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| Not gaining weight, want to excercise | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I am almost 5 months pregnant and I have gained 1 pound. I had really bad morning sickness and so I ...
A: Speak to your OBGYN about getting a referral to a nutritionist who specializes in pregnancy. You ...
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| Abdominal Pain during Riding | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have been riding horses my since I was 5 years old, I am 23 years old and am 29 weeks pregnant. ...
A: Many believe that horse-back riding should be discontinued in the last half of pregnancy, even for ...
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| Diastasis recti | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have cerclage and was in bedrest for most part of my pregnancy. I have divarification of recti but ...
A: It's very unusual to experience pain when contracting the Transverse Abdominis. It's possible that ...
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| Excercise during pregnancy while spotting | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 weeks pregnant with a mono/di twin pregnancy. I've been experiencing (initially bleeding and ...
A: All twin pregnancies are considered higher risk. Because you've been spotting too, you should ...
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| exercise | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am 23 weeks and have gained over 15 lbs ok no lets be honest like 20lbs and I know that is A LOT. ...
A: I agree that you should be concerned about the pace of your weight gain in this pregnancy. Gaining ...
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| Diastasis recti | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have cerclage and was in bedrest for most part of my pregnancy. I have divarification of recti but ...
A: Because of your extended time on bed rest, you've lost more strength then most new mothers. If you ...
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| breathing techniques | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 3-finger-width diastasis after pregnancy. In your website, you stated that people with ...
A: I think we need to get our terminology sorted out and have an anatomy overview first. For me, ...
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| horseback riding in pregnancy | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I know it is a high impact sport, considered not so safe in pregnancy. The question is if the ...
A: Both. The primary concern is the amount of repetitive torso jostling and spinal impact. While ...
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| pain | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i just have a baby months ago and i don't know what 2 call it if it my pubic bone,or pelvic it like ...
A: Yes, make an appointment with your OBGYN as this level of pain is unusual. You might be ...
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| Rib-closure exercises | 4/20/2009 |
Q: You've helped me in the past--thank you very much for your time. Have anotherYou mention on your ...
A: Rib Closure Exercise for Postpartum Women: Sit tall on the edge of a hard chair, or sturdy coffee ...
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| Postnatal exercise | 4/20/2009 |
Q: How long does it take to see the results after doing the Bounce back post natal core conditioning? ...
A: Many women see results: the belly getting smaller, firmer and flatter, after just a few workouts. ...
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| light pink spotting after exercise 16 weeks of c-section | 4/15/2009 |
Q: what could cause light pink spotting, pain by ovaries, and clear discharge after walking 1 mile 16 ...
A: At 16 weeks post C-Section, your body has healed from the surgery. I don't think that pink spotting, ...
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| muscle spasm. | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I being having really bad pubic bone pain, and now am in my 34 week of pregnancy but the most weird ...
A: Pubic pain is a common complaint in the latter stages of pregnancy and postpartum period. Normally, ...
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| pouchy tummy | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I had my son by c-section in September. My tummy went down quite quickly, but I have noticed that ...
A: While most postpartum abdominal reconditioning and core exercises are done prone (on the back) there ...
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| Diastasis | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have just read the response to your diastasis question 2/3/2009 and found it very useful. I too ...
A: Colic babies do better when they are held a lot. So you are on the right track there. Consider doing ...
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| Diastasis | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have just read the response to your diastasis question 2/3/2009 and found it very useful. I too ...
A: Your pelvic pain might be related to ligament laxity. Normally the joints of the pelvis, the pubic ...
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| working out/ miscarraige | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have read (on Wikipedia) that exercise may be known to be a link for miscarriage. I used to work ...
A: To date, there has been only one study that has found a correlation between exercise and miscarriage ...
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| round stomach | 4/1/2009 |
Q: This is my third child. I had gall bladder surgery two years ago. I'm 6 months pregnant and my ...
A: At your next OBGYN appointment, the doctor will measure you abdomen. Ask her if you are just ...
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| Diastasis | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have just read the response to your diastasis question 2/3/2009 and found it very useful. I too ...
A: A two finger-width separation of the mid line at 8 weeks postpartum is normal, and is not wide ...
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| Exercise | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I recently had miscarriage at 6 weeks and decided it was time to get in shape as maybe that would ...
A: Generally, the healthier that you are, the healthier that your baby will be. Since you have been ...
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| low lying placenta | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I'm 21 weeks now and i have recently found out that i have a low lying placenta. In the military ...
A: A low lying placenta puts you into a higher risk category. Please consult with an OBGYN right away ...
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| Post partum exercise for diverification of rectus muscles | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have been told I have diverification of the rectus muscles after a twin pregnancy, I am 6 months ...
A: Most new moms with twins have at least some separation of the Rectus Abdominis (the "six-pack"). ...
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| After birth problems | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Goodevening Mrs Helene, I gave birth 9 months ago, yet i feel that my lower abdomen muscles are too ...
A: It sounds like you might be dealing with either dietary/digestive problems and/or might have a ...
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| Excercise after C Section | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I had a c section almost 2 years ago. Recently I started ab exercises; the area near my incision ...
A: Scar tissue is very strong, so there is no chance that after 2 years that you will injure the area. ...
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| Very active - still need extra exercise? | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am 14 weeks pregnant. i work as a veterinary technician and am on my feet about 8 hours a day M-Th ...
A: Fatigue is a common first trimester complaint. Many women feel more energetic in the second ...
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| Infertility- Scar tissue/running/cholmid | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I have a seven-year-old that was delivered via c-section. My husband and I have been trying to ...
A: Running does not have a negative effect on fertility unless your are also consistently grossly ...
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| Pilates | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I had a subchorionic bleeding at 8 weeks that lasted for a day. The doctor told me to be on pelvic ...
A: I have not read any studies regarding the safety of exercise and subchorionic bleeding/hematoma. You ...
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| abdominal separation and belly button | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I bought your Bounce Back Fast DVD a year ago but I am just starting to do the exercises now. I have ...
A: The umbilical stalk gets stretched in pregnancy too, and most of us end up with a different shaped ...
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| exercise during pregnacy | 3/15/2009 |
Q: What are some safe exercises to do while 26 weeks?
A: If you've been fairly inactive you can start fitness walking. Aim for thirty minutes at a moderate ...
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| Lifting heavy objects at work | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am 4 months pregnant and i have had my job for almost 2 years. I love it and it pays really well ...
A: While I am not an expert on maternity issues in the workplace, I do know once your belly "gets in ...
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| Abdominal Separation | 3/9/2009 |
Q: It's been almost 1 year since the birth of my son and I'm just realizing that I have abdominal ...
A: Since you are one year post-pregnancy, your connective tissues have regained mots, if not all, of ...
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| strenght training to lose weight | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I m tryhing to lose my weight so learning about the strenght training.I have never done this ...
A: The best exercise regime for weight loss is a combination of cardiovascular exercise, which burns ...
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| postpartum jogging | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I was a regular runner while i was pregnant and continued to run up through my 7th month. I am now ...
A: As an avid aerobic exerciser, I can definitely relate to your need to get your heart pumping again. ...
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| reg;postnatal backpain and pelvic pain | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have 6months old baby and i am having backpain and pain in the buttocks.specially very sore in the ...
A: The type of pain you describe, intense and in the buttucks, can be a sign of a pinched nerve. The ...
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| belly lacing | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I just bought your book and DVD and I am trying to learn your positions and work outs. Anyway, your ...
A: Great question. For clarity and consistency, I cue "right" side in the book. The left side was ...
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| risk of pegancy with considration of BLOOD test | 2/28/2009 |
Q: With respectfully if a female of 19yo in her blood test of CMV IgG 32 and CMV IgM less than 8 get ...
A: Sorry to take so long to answer your question. There was a technical glitch with your page which did ...
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| Post Partum Weight | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I am 7 months post partum with my third child. I got pregnant with my first child in January 2004. I ...
A: You have two separate issues here. Weight loss and postpartum reconditioning of your abdominal wall. ...
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| core conditioning | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I had my 2nd baby 2 years ago via c-section. I have been in and out of physical therapy due to back ...
A: Lots of women end up "still pregnant looking" with an overly round protruding abdomen. It is a ...
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| MY weight loss plan | 2/23/2009 |
Q: i would like to discuss with u my personal weight loss plan that i have created by myself after ...
A: Working out on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, is not a good idea. Eat a healthy ...
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| MY weight loss plan | 2/21/2009 |
Q: i would like to discuss with u my personal weight loss plan that i have created by myself after ...
A: Your plan sounds ambitious, possibly overly so. You're on the right track in regards to aerobic ...
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| Should I workout? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I am now 3 weeks pregnant. I've never been really big on exersise, but I am in the Army and dont ...
A: You can start an easy to moderate exercise program that will provide significant health benefits to ...
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| abdominal separation | 2/19/2009 |
Q: ! Im 27 years old and Iv had 2 boys youngest is 3 yrs old. My ? is...I was told by a sport ...
A: Sometimes a hernia can become a serious problem if a piece of tissue gets stuck in the whole. When ...
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| i have a problem with my c-section | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I had a c-section on September 11, 2008 and I still look 4 months pregnant, could there be anything ...
A: It sounds like you are dealing with two different problems. Lots of women end up "4 months pregnant ...
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| abdominal separation | 2/18/2009 |
Q: ! Im 27 years old and Iv had 2 boys youngest is 3 yrs old. My ? is...I was told by a sport ...
A: A two-finger width separation is not wide enough to be considered a diastasis by most perinatal ...
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| Running at 26 weeks | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am 26 weeks and 4 days pregnant and I've enjoy running for the past 13 years, still do. My husband ...
A: Since you are well acclimated to running both before and during your pregnancy you are not putting ...
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| Prenatal vitamins | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My doctor thinks I need to start taking prenatal vitamins since I am “of child bearing age” I don’t ...
A: Use of prenatal vitamins does not have any effect on getting or preventing pregnancy. Most likely ...
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| Divarication of recti | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I recently underwent surgery to correct a pronounced divarication (and hernia). My consultant had ...
A: After you have fully recovered from your hernia surgery, you can start with gentle postpartum ...
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| CLosed diastasis to 2 fingers. Ok to resume pilates and yoga? | 2/11/2009 |
Q: after having my baby last March, I started with your DVD and book. I was feeling strong, and then ...
A: It has been generally believed that once a woman's connective tissues have regained its former ...
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| post partum pain | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am about 2 months post partum. I delivered my 3rd baby vaginally & was a very easy delivery 5 hr ...
A: Your level of postpartum abdominal pain is a little unusual and may be muscular, or it could be ...
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| Swimming during pregnancy | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I would like to go back to swimming on a regular basis at my gym, but I am 4 weeks pregnant and my ...
A: Generally swimming, as well as water aerobic classes, are terrific forms of prenatal fitness. But I ...
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| How to loose weight | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I want to ask you few questions about weight loss.I have delivered my baby 4 months back via ...
A: Basal metabolism is the amount of energy that your body uses to perform basic life functions, what ...
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| Heart rate when pregnant | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Before I was pregnant I worked out 6 days a week. I ran about 50 miles a week and did weight ...
A: While a HR of 180 - 200 BPM is very high, since you can carry on a normal conversation, this most ...
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| How to loose weight | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I want to ask you few questions about weight loss.I have delivered my baby 4 months back via ...
A: All good questions. Sorry that I wasn't more clear. Basal metabolism is the amount of calories that ...
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| How to loose weight | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I want to ask you few questions about weight loss.I have delivered my baby 4 months back via ...
A: When weight loss is very quick, a majority of the initial weight comes from fluids, not fat. After ...
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| exercise during pregnancy | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have been exercising for the past eight months on a regular basis. I'm in the gym 4-5 times a week ...
A: Generally, fit healthy women who have normal (low risk) pregnancies can continue with their regular ...
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| Diastasis Recti | 2/3/2009 |
Q: i'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight and 'm 8 months post partum and still have a ridge down my ...
A: For the lower abs, you should be doing my "Belly Scooping" technique and all of the exercises that ...
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| CLosed diastasis to 2 fingers. Ok to resume pilates and yoga? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: after having my baby last March, I started with your DVD and book. I was feeling strong, and then ...
A: The goal of diastasis rehab is to close the gap to 2 fingers widths or less, so congrats, you've ...
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| abdominal seperation | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I am 4 months pp and when I check for abdominal seperation it appears I only have a 1-1.5 finger ...
A: A 1-1.5 finger width is totally normal and you do not have to worry about abdominal separation. Most ...
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| Exercising | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Is it safe to exercise while pregnant? Treadmill and lift lite weights? I heard you should make sure ...
A: In 2002, ACOG, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, lifted the advisory that ...
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| diastasis, future pregnancies, and splinting | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My OB/GYN recently confirmed that I have about a 3-finger-wide diastasis 10 months after birth, and ...
A: Great questions, and thanks for asking, as a lot of other moms are confused about these issues too. ...
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| shoulder weight because of carrying my baby. | 1/26/2009 |
Q: my baby is 1 yr old. i have developed pain in my shoulders and my lower back because of carrying him ...
A: Your baby is getting heavier by the day, so your problems will continue to worsen unless you take ...
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| Weight Loss after pregnancy | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have delivered my 2nd baby. I was 55Kg before start of pregnancy and move to 74Kg at the time of ...
A: At your post surgical follow up visit, your OBGYN will clear you for exercise if you are healing at ...
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| follow up to diastisis question... | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 finger gap in the upper abdomen, but it is about 3 finger gap around the navel. As a ...
A: Transverse Abdominis isolations, and all of the exercises that utilize "belly scooping" in the ...
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| pilates during pregnancy | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a question. Is it ok for women to do pilates, on a mat or reformer, while pregnant? Does it ...
A: Pilates is an excellent form of physical conditioning, but it certainly was not designed with ...
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| csection and exercise | 1/16/2009 |
Q: How long after a c-section do I have to wait before I can resume exercise?
A: You can, and should start walking, with your baby in a stroller as soon as you feel up to it. For ...
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| post-partum abdominal exercises | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I am now 11 months post partum and found out I have diastases - that separation of the abdominal ...
A: You don't say how wide your separation is, but the goal of rehab for the condition is to get the gap ...
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| abdominal rectus separation after 2nd pregnancy | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I had a c-section on 4th of june to my second child.During my pregnancy ı gained 13 kg but ...
A: The good news is that a 2.5 finger width separation is considered borderline for a diagnosis of ...
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| whats wrong with me? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: ok I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on sep, 09 ,2008 over 4 months ago now, and I am still ...
A: Your pain might be due to digestive problems or physical strain. Discuss you symptoms with your ...
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| Excersises to help SPD | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and just recently got diagnosed with SPD. A pelvic malfunction that ...
A: To reduce stress on your pelvic ligaments, make sure that you have the best posture possible. When ...
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| transverse abdominis | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Happy New Year! I absolutely LOVE your book and DVD. I am going to tell other mothers and my ...
A: Wow, great questions! Imagine that you could view that abdomen from above, and you're looking at an ...
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| 23 weeks pregnant and weight lifting | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I am 23 weeks along with my first pregnancy, 31 years of age. My pregnancy is very healthy. Never ...
A: At 20 weeks gestation the placenta stops growing, so it's functional capacity is now set. Therefore ...
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| exercise to change baby position | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I am currently 31 Weeks pregnant. My little girl is laying transverse with her head on my left side ...
A: You will see theories about prenatal exercise to change that baby's position, but most are anecdotal ...
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| fitness | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I just had my first child on Dec 30 by emergency c-section (his head was too big to drop enough) I ...
A: Since you are less than six weeks post-C, there are activities that you should avoid, as well as ...
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| Training | 12/20/2008 |
Q: Some internet sites say that if you lose too much weight during a pregnancy, particularly if you are ...
A: Weight loss during pregnancy should only be attempted by obese women. To optimize both maternal and ...
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| Abdominal Separation | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i saw this thread: ...
A: My exercises will train your abdominal wall to function properly, particularly your deepest muscle, ...
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| Walking after a C-Section | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I just had my third child and my first c-section a week ago. I know I am not supposed to go up and ...
A: Start walking at a moderate speed, no incline, for 20 minutes, or less if you fatigue earlier. Wait ...
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| midline stretching | 12/6/2008 |
Q: Helene, I notice a gap in my abs muscles after my pregnancy. My baby is 7 months old now. I know I ...
A: Since your gap closes during a crunch, this tells me that your muscles are functioning correctly (at ...
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| yoga | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am currently 5wks pregnant. I've been taking a hot yoga class and I really enjoy it. Is it safe to ...
A: An increase of maternal core temperature (especially fever) has been shown to cause birth defects. ...
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| How much is too much? | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am a dance instructor I was wondering how much of this activity is o for me being 10 weeks ...
A: Reaching above your head is fine. What's not recommended is heavy weight lifting, like an overhead ...
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| pelvic tilt or neutral spine | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Helene. In your website, you always stress how important it is to do exercises in neutral spine ...
A: Wow, best questions ever! Neutral spine and Hollow Pelvic Tilt are completely different and have ...
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| correcting diastasis without surgery | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I am 5 feet 100 pounds. My youngest is 20 months. I was told by a plastic surgeon that I have ...
A: Most likely, at 20 months pp, the width of your mid line connective tissue will not change very ...
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| Pregnancy Activity | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 y/o woman. Very fit and athletic a totally flat stomach. I had always done a good amount ...
A: You can safely maintain your athletic lifestyle for the first half of pregnancy with some ...
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| diastasis | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Helene! After my 2nd pregnancy, I developed diastasis recti about 4 finger width. I followed the ...
A: As you slowly lower your body, your muscle are dynamically stretching, or ecentrically contracting. ...
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| vaginal discomfort during my pregnancy | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I just stared a new job in which i have to walk at least 15 blocks every day . it has been two days ...
A: I don't think that walking 15 blocks is excessive, or that it is related to the vaginal discomfort ...
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| Post partum weight | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Just one month back i have given birth to my daughter..so uncommon but so true that i gained around ...
A: I think that your plan of eating healthy, in the right amount for your body's metabolism is a great ...
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| prenatal exercise | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have diastasis recti from my first pregnancy when I had a c-section 10 months ago. I am now 2 ...
A: Yes, there are steps you can take to either prevent, or lessen, the severity of diastasis in ...
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| what is wrong? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I had baby 7 1/2 weeks ago never had a period since, however I think I had thought Friday night I ...
A: Yes! Your bleeding at 7 1/2 weeks is lochia, or the normal bleeding after childbirth. Sometimes ...
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| Abdominal Separation??? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I just delivered my second baby in June (9 lbs 10 oz my first was 8 lbs 11 oz)and I have noticed ...
A: Go back to your OBGYN and get a diagnosis regarding both an umbilical hernia or a diastasis ...
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| postpartum weight loss | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I weighed around 105 before getting pregnant and gained 40 lbs during my pregnancy. I exercised and ...
A: It's common for women to have their weights plateau after the initial postpartum period. When you ...
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| Pain in Groin Area | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I had a baby via c-section 7.5 months ago. I had some pain on the left side of my groin area when I ...
A: Groin pain is most often caused by either pelvic instability or muscular strain. I suggest that you ...
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| "Small Placenta" | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I'm 35 yrs old & almost 12 weeks along. I just had an ultrasound yesterday where I was told the ...
A: You should not do any type of exercise, especially those that raise HR. The placenta is a ...
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| Seperation of stomach muscles. | 10/31/2008 |
Q: After having my second child, I was diagnosed with a ventral hernia that was caused by a separation ...
A: You may not be able to fully prevent diastasis from happening again, but you certainly can do ...
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| Question regarding postpartum fitness & exercise | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Byrne, I've been reading your feedback on pre/post-partum fitness and exercise and wanted to get ...
A: Because you have a torn disc, you should get a referral to a top-notch specialist, either a PT or ...
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| Vaginal expansion | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am a female 23 years old. I had a cecearian baby 6 months ago. My husband now feels that my ...
A: It's possible that your pelvic floor muscles have lengthen a little bit, due to the pressure that ...
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| uterus problem | 10/16/2008 |
Q: i am 7months mother.After pregnancy some flesh like object has come out and now it is lying in the ...
A: I sounds as if you might be dealing with either uterine or bladder prolapse. Sometimes, as a ...
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| gained a lot of weight | 10/13/2008 |
Q: this is my first pregnancy and according to ultrasound i am almost 37 weeks, at eight weeks (when i ...
A: Gaining almost 60 pounds in pregnancy, while not unusual in society today, is certainly not ideal. ...
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| Fitness and Labor | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I'm 30 years old and 4 months pregnant with my second child. My first pregnancy went great, except ...
A: Very fit, athletic women, tend to have shorter first and second stage labors, but it is not a hard ...
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| lower abdominal pains | 10/12/2008 |
Q:
A: You might be experiencing pelvic instability. During pregnancy, your body makes hormones that ...
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| Postpartum Weight-Loss (hips) | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Before I got pregnant with my second child I was wearing a size 5 in jeans. Now however, my hips ...
A: The best way to lose weight after pregnancy is through a combination of improved diet and regular ...
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| Exercise and TTC | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 29 year old group exercise instructor which I do for a living. I teach between 18-20 classes ...
A: You're super fit!!! Congratulations, when you do become pregnant, you'll be able to maintain your ...
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| pregnancy and 1/2 marathon | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Over the past 3 1/2 months I have been running consistently about 4-6.4 miles, 5-6 days per week. I ...
A: Generally, healthy women can maintain their fitness levels, both in time and intensity, in the first ...
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| water exercise | 10/1/2008 |
Q: i teach a prenatal water exercise class. my moms have expressed concern about exercising ...
A: You've brought up an interesting point that I have not heard discussed during pre/post natal fitness ...
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| sleeping positions | 9/29/2008 |
Q: is sleeping on your stomach can effect ur baby in the 1st two months??
A: There are a lot of myths surrounding sleeping positions during pregnancy. In the first trimester, ...
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| After delivering baby #3. | 9/28/2008 |
Q: i just had ababy about 3 1/2 weeks ago. and i did have a hard pregnacy. my questions are these... i ...
A: As long as your postpartum bleeding does not increase, then fitness walking will be healthy. Walking ...
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| What happens when I workout during pregnancy. | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Before getting pregnant, I was running up to 6 miles, working out heavily, and weight training. Now ...
A: ACOG did lift 140 BPM restriction, back in 2002! And certainly because of your high level of ...
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| abdominal | 9/25/2008 |
Q: what type of exercise can you do for your abdominals during pregnancy? ANSWER: How many weeks along ...
A: Start learning some core exercises, either in a Pilates class, with DVD's or a private trainer. ...
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| running and pregnancy | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I am currently 5 months pregnant (42 yrs old) and have been running regularly since January of this ...
A: In 2002, ACOG, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists revised their restrictions on ...
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| Exercise before getting pregnant | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I am 26 yrs old and weigh 143 lbs (down from 150, simply by switching to skim milk and cutting down ...
A: For women who work full time at desk jobs, the big hurdle for getting fit and then staying fit ...
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| postpartum body | 9/23/2008 |
Q: i had a c-section 2 months ago. how long will it take for my belly to get back to its normal? is it ...
A: While your uterus will shrink back down to almost its pre-pregnancy size naturally, your abdominal ...
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| Abdominal separation | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am in a similar position to Shannon who posted you a question on 2/21/2008 (2nd child/6mths 3wks ...
A: I have had women close their mid line gap after 6 mos postpartum, but it is easier to do if you ...
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| belly bulge | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am planning on becoming pregnant again after my 1st turns a year old. I will most likely be having ...
A: Toning up before, then staying fit throughout your next pregnancy will offer you and your baby ...
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| Prenatal exercise | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am 29 year female in the 22nd week of my first pregnancy. I get frequent cramps in my legs. I am ...
A: Since you are experiencing frequent leg cramps, you should have a medical evaluation to rule out any ...
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| starting a routine | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am 29 years old and healthy, but not physically fit. I would rate myself as slightly overweight. ...
A: Congratulations on having the motivation to start exercising! Both you and your developing baby will ...
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| backache | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Am 27 yrs gave birth through c-section....four mnths later i now have this severe backache (third ...
A: First, get an evaluation from an MD to rule out any medical problem that might be causing your pain. ...
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| Post natal exercises | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I delivered a baby 8 months back and gained 30lbs in the bargain.I am unable to reduce my waistline ...
A: First, get a copy of my award winning DVD, "Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning" from ...
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| Pelvic /vaginal distarge | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My pelvic bone is really hurting lately I was wondering why and does it mean I will go into labor ...
A: Pelvic bone pain is common in the last trimester and early postpartum period. It's due to the ...
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| exercise for c-section lump | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have just had my third c-section on July 30, and with each I have had a lump...the way the tummy ...
A: This is a common post "C" problem. For most women, the overhang will slowly decrease with time. You ...
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| First Trimester | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I just found out that I'm 6 weeks pregnant and already have plans to go to a theme park. Is riding ...
A: Roller coasters are not advisable during pregnancy. Nor are any of the extreme water slides. These ...
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| post natal use of lateral thigh trainer | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My daugher is now 13 wks old and I have been walking since aboout 2wks, cycling for a few weeks now ...
A: Congratulations on keeping fit during your pregnancy. One of the many benefits is bouncing back ...
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| Lifting weights above the head and stretching | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am going into my 7th month of pregnancy. Prior to pregnancy, I was moderately active averaging 3 ...
A: For those not acclimated to weight training, lifting weights above the head during pregnancy can ...
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| Can i still do cardio? | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of ttc infact i am waiting to take a test within the next week. My concern is i ...
A: Generally, women can continue their regular workouts, at whatever intensity level that they are used ...
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| workout | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I'm week 10, did not workout before, Is it safe to start now? Also for running/walking what heart ...
A: The good news is that there is not a correlation between moderate exercise and miscarriage. The ...
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| 3rd Pregnancy | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I'm about 27weeks with my 3rd child. I'm not exactly sure where or who or whatnot to ask for help. ...
A: Pubic symphasis pain is felt right on the bone, and certainly can make walking difficult. Round ...
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| early pregnancy exercise and diet | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I am approximately 6 weeks pregnant. I am an avid exerciser, especially a runner. I took chlomid ...
A: As to your clomid use, that is outside of my area of expertise. You should discuss any concerns that ...
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| training during "waiting period" for miscarriage | 8/30/2008 |
Q: My doctors think after 2 sonograms that I am going to miscarry. They saw only a sac with no fetal ...
A: Exercise is not related to whether or not you will miscarry your pregnancy. While you are in this ...
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| Cerclage and exercise | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have always been an avid fitness fan many years before I got married and got pregnant. I was doing ...
A: Some think that gentle stretching in bed, (lower back, hamstrings, chest and shoulders) along with ...
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| Exercise | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I am first time mommie but I am deemed overweight. I actually found a workout DVD that I actually ...
A: It takes 20 minutes of continuous moderate level aerobic activity for the body to burn through a ...
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| post prgnancy running | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am asking about someone who has had two children who would like to run a half marathon.Are there ...
A: During the initial postpartum period, when the ligaments are still soft and long (due to pregnancy ...
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| FLATTEN TAILB.AFTER GIVEN 2 BIRTHS | 8/10/2008 |
Q: IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE TAILBONE TO BE INJURED FROM SEX WITH A WELL ENDOWED NEW SPOUSE.
A: The tail bone does flatten out during a vaginal delivery. Some women even experience a tail bone ...
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| water breaking | 8/10/2008 |
Q: my daughter is delivering her baby with out medical help.her water broke 30 hours ago, are her or ...
A: While this is outside of my area of expertise, I do know that the longer between water breaking and ...
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| Facial Cleaners | 8/10/2008 |
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A: While this is not my area of expertise, I have heard that women should avoid using products that ...
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| diet & pregnancy | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I just found out that im pregnant today. I had been dieting and lost a quite a bit of weight but I ...
A: During the first trimester of pregnancy, you need an additional 100 calories per day. During the 2nd ...
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| two in a row! | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I'm 28 years old, I have two daughters , 6 years old and 7 months old. I've got pregnant of my third ...
A: Get a referral from your OBGYN and consult with a registered dietician who can determine your daily ...
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| lifting & exersize | 8/4/2008 |
Q: i have been tying 2 walk 30 min a day 2 kep in shape but was wondering what else i can do to keep my ...
A: Heavy lifting is not advised during pregnancy as the abdominal wall does not provide adequate ...
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| heart rate for pregnant morbidly obese female | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am a morbidly obese (383 LBs) female who has started going to the gym about8 months ago. I go ...
A: You fall into a gray area. Because you've been regularly exercising for the last 8 months, you ...
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| post natal tummy | 8/2/2008 |
Q: 8 weeks after giving birth my body and tummy were back to original size and shape (I was ...
A: Because your abdomen is firm and round, this tells me that your deepest abdominal muscle, your ...
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| quad riding | 7/28/2008 |
Q: well I'm 34 weeks pregnant and due sept 9th. my hubby wants to go heavy duty quad riding in oregon ...
A: Any activity that has the risk of falling, collision, or bouncing/jostling/jarring of the body ...
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| Bikram Yoga during pregnancy | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I've been practicing Bikram yoga weekly for many years. In the past month I've been going 3 times a ...
A: A raise in maternal core temperature is strongly associated with birth defects. That's why pregnant ...
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| prenatal fitness | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I am 7 months pregnant with my 3rd child and work with elementary school age kids at our local YMCA. ...
A: Make sure that your YMCA kids know that NO MATTER WHAT! that they can't bump into you, or toss a ...
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| bicycle riding and pregnancy | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have been a cyclist for years.....is this safe during pregnancy?
A: Cycling during pregnancy is one of those borderline issues. On a physical level, since you are well ...
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| raise tempature during pregnacy | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My best friend is 7 mos. Pregnant with first child and she called me about her concern about her ...
A: There's a reason why pregnancy is described as "having a bun in the oven." Pregnancy raises maternal ...
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| Different Pregnancies | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Greets! My questions is somewhat complicated, sorry it's a bit long but I wanted to be sure I gave ...
A: Pre-eclampsia does not cause fat accumulation but it can cause a lot of water weight gain. From you ...
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| still look pregnant after 8 months | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My stomach will not go down. I don't expect it to be flat, because I am about 30 lbs overweight. I ...
A: Lots of postpartum women have this problem, even skinny ones. What you need to do is first: build ...
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| Active hobby questions during pregnency | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am an active person. I have many active hobbies which I due every few weeks. I'm about 5wks along ...
A: Scuba diving is out, period. Karate: no falls, no hits, high kicks into a bag: OK till your tummy ...
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| mature placenta and exercise. | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I've recently been told that I have a mature placenta. At 31 weeks, my placenta looked like a 35 ...
A: Please consult your OBGYN on this issue. Generally, pregnant women can exercise on what ever level ...
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| loosing weight whil pregnant | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am a few weeks pregnant and ever since i found outg i was pregnant i have been losing weight. Now ...
A: In the first trimester, your developing embryo needs very little additional calories for growth. ...
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| First Trimester and Exercise | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I am 6wks preg. and in my last u/s there was a small, 5mm area in my uterine lining which seems to ...
A: Exercise is not advised for all high risk pregnancies. If you uterine lining does not go back to ...
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| Weight loss after pregnancy | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have 10 month old son and during my pregnancy I gained about 10kg of weight. After the childbirth ...
A: For a flat abdomen, stop doing crunches! You need to rebuild your abdominal wall from the inside ...
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| Bulging belly at 5 months post-partum | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I had my first baby 5 months ago through a c-section. I have managed to regain my pre-pregnancy ...
A: First off, no crunches of any type(!) with a bulging belly as these types of exercises will make ...
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| Lower abdominal pains | 7/4/2008 |
Q: My wife works in the Hospitality industry with causes her to be on her feet for long periods of ...
A: Sharp pain in the lower abdomen that comes and goes is often caused by stretching of the uterine ...
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| Tread mill | 6/27/2008 |
Q: whether it is safe to work out in tread mill in 4.5 to 5 km/hr speed in my gym? how long i can ...
A: Generally, before 20 weeks gestation you can continue to exercise at whatever level that you body is ...
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| bending over | 6/6/2008 |
Q: im 32 weeks today and what to know should i still be bending over? is it ok? or should i not be ...
A: When the belly gets really big, bending over becomes cumbersome for everyone. The best way to lift ...
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| Exercise during pregnancy | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am 40yrs old and expecting baby #6. I am 5 weeks pregnant. I have always been an on again, off ...
A: Up to 20 weeks gestation, when the placenta stops growing, you can maintain, or even increase, your ...
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| yoga | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I am a fit 42 and just found out I am pregnant for the 5th time. I like to do yoga but have heard ...
A: Pilates mat work should be OK until you tummy pops out. Make sure that you focus on stability, and ...
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| fetal heartbeat | 5/29/2008 |
Q: is a boy or girls heart beat usually faster in the 3rd trimester? is it true over 140 beats a minute ...
A: I've never read any studies regarding gender differences in gestational heart beat, so I doubt that ...
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| Post delivery back pain | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have developed lower back pain after 6 months of my delivery. My baby is now 10 months old, but i ...
A: You could be dealing with any number of postpartum issues, such as dynamic instability in the lower ...
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| Rash on c-section scar | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Ever since giving birth to my son three years ago via c-section I have been plagued with a rash ...
A: Because the area stays moist, it's vulnerable to yeast and fungal infections. Most likely you're ...
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| post 1 year weight loss | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I am 5 ft 6. I was married 2/05 and weighed 155 pounds. 11/05 I had my first son and after weighed ...
A: Since you've been working out, this means that you have built muscle along with having lost fat. So ...
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| Excercises to ease labour pain | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am 18 weeks pregnent and as adviced by my O/B i am workig out 3-5 days a week my work out includes ...
A: You can maintain this level of aerobic exercise for about four week or so. As your baby grows and ...
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| groin pain at 5 weeks | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am having pain in my groin area. I am only 5 weeks pregnant. Is it to early for round ligament ...
A: Yes, this is early for both round ligament or pelvic instability pain. Sometimes groin pain can be ...
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| 42 and preg. | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I just found out 3 days ago that I am indeed preg. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect ...
A: I am not an expert on the effects that a tummy tuck can, and can not have on a subsequent pregnancy. ...
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| Running Half Marathon 20 weeks pregnant | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am an experienced runner. I ran two marathons last year and maintained my running at a lower ...
A: Because you have maintained a very high fitness level before and during this pregnancy, your body is ...
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| did not wait 6 week postpartum to have sex | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I had sex almost 1 month after having my baby. I had two stitches after the delivery. I didnt feel ...
A: Many women bounce back faster than 6 weeks and are ready to engage in regular physical activities ...
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| Losing weight after delivery | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I delivered a stillborn baby 8 weeks ago. I am trying to lose the baby weight and have been doing ...
A: First let me offer my deepest condolences for your loss. I know what you're going through. During my ...
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| excercise heart rate and urine | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. I have been exercising regularly for the last three years. I even competed in ...
A: You can continue to exercise at the level to which you are acclimated, until about twenty weeks. ...
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| pressure | 5/2/2008 |
Q: what can i do to relieve the pressure i'm having in my lower back/tailbone area while im pregnant?
A: Lower back pain and pressure is common in pregnancy. It's caused by either changes in the alignment ...
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| Vitamin A in Moisturizer During Pregnancy | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am using a new moisturizer with a tiny bit of Vitamin A in there. There are all natural ...
A: While I have not read any studies regarding this issue, I do know that it is very difficult to ...
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| 32 weeks pregnant having pelvic problems | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I am 32 weeks pregnant and experiencing a lot of pain. I was told by my doctor that my pelvic is 1 ...
A: From your description, it sounds as if you are experiencing pelvic instability at your sacroiliac ...
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| Weight gain in first trimester | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I am 14 weeks pregnent and weight 124 pounds.Before concieving i was 110 pounds (height- 5 feet).I ...
A: Fourteen pounds of gain is a lot for the first trimester, but since you've only raised your calorie ...
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| arms | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am about 8 mths pregnant and I have been having alot of problems with both of my arms. It started ...
A: When a limb "falls asleep" it is usually caused by compression of blood flow or compression of a ...
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| Sciatic Nerve Pain during Pregnancy | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have been experiencing pain in my left buttock and my hips are aching. Every time i move the wrong ...
A: From your description, you could be experiencing several different problems. It's possible that you ...
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| exercise after c-section | 3/27/2008 |
Q: how long must I wait to do abdominal exercises after having had a c-section? is it normal to feel a ...
A: After a "C" women should wait until their stitches are completely healed before doing any abdominal ...
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| Fitness/Spa weekend without knowledge of pregnancy | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Byrne, I did not know that I was about a week pregnant when I had a spa/fitness weekend. I had ...
A: I know of no scientific studies that link massage or other forms of bodywork with miscarriage. At ...
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| Tailbone Injury and Childbirth | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are trying to get pregnant with our second child. Apparently, I injured my tailbone ...
A: During birth, the tailbone, or coccyx, gets flattened out as the baby moves through the pelvic ...
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| getting in shape after baby | 3/20/2008 |
Q: My third child is now 11 months old the others are almost 3 and 5. I lost all my baby weight after ...
A: Because your tummy is still round, this tells me that you deepest abdominal muscle, your Transverse ...
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| Abdominal Speration and getting pregnant again | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have about 2 two finger widths of abdominal separation. My daughter is 8 months old. My stomach ...
A: First some good news. A two finger width separation is smallish. Diastasis Recti (abdominal ...
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| i have heard | 3/18/2008 |
Q: i have heard that if you don't take a breathing class for when you have your baby then you feel like ...
A: Breathing classes are used for self regulation and pain control during labor. You don't feel like ...
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| pregnancy diet | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I'm 23 weeks and my blood pressure is 10 points over. Also I'm gaining weight a little too fast(26 ...
A: Get a referral to a registered dietician who can help you create an eating plan that meets your ...
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| Ashtonga during pregnacy | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have been practicing Ashtonga for years and before pregnany was learning 3rd series. I have ...
A: I don't know why your were not advised to practice during the first trimester, especially since you ...
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| umbilical cord | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Do inversions such as hand stands, head stands, back bends - increase the risk of the cord wrapping ...
A: I have not read any scientific studies that correlate any yoga poses, or any exercises in general, ...
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| Pregnancy weight loss | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I'm almost 22 weeks and my last two doctor's visits I have lost one pound per visit. I eat fruits, ...
A: It sounds like you're eating a high quality diet, which is great. Not everyone gains exactly the ...
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| 8 wks pregnant | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if i can still play softball and to what month should I stop?
A: All competitive sports, where there is a risk of collision, or being hit by an object are not ...
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| Heartrate during a workout | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have been working out for a year, step 3x/week for 1/2hr and lifting weights. I am now 8 weeks ...
A: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, ACOG, dropped their recommendation that ...
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| 37 weeks and Anytime | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am 37 weeks almost 38weeks the doctor told me at 36weeks that it would be in the next two weeks. ...
A: It's a myth that walking will induce labor. When you body is ready, then labor will start. A bumpy ...
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| healthy excersize | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I am about 14 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I am 5'5" and 200lbs (the delivery weight I was at ...
A: Fitness walking will be the best option for you. Wear a comfortable and supportive fitness shoe. ...
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| abdominal separation ? | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to track you down because I have questions about abdominal separation after ...
A: Sorry for the delay in response. I thought that a answered your follow-up, but must have pushed the ...
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| Spinning | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I'm 34 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have continued to exercise throughout my pregnancy ...
A: As you enter into the last weeks of your pregnancy, you can continue to exercise, but you should ...
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| abdominal separation ? | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to track you down because I have questions about abdominal separation after ...
A: I've got good news. You can dramatically improve the shape of your abdominal wall by reconditioning ...
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| working out while pregnant! | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions I would like to ask you if that is ok? First, I recently read that it is not ...
A: There are so many myths and misinformation regarding prenatal fitness bouncing around the Internet ...
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| help | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I am 21 weeks pregnant with severe pelvis/pubic/groin area pain. It is worst rolling over while ...
A: This level of discomfort is not normal. It's possible that you have an unstable pubis joint, have ...
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| Ab exercises while pregant | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am just a few weeks along with my second child. I had to have a c-section with my first. I was ...
A: Until you abs pop out, you can do most types of abdominal exercises. But since your abs are weak, ...
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| multivitamins and pregnancy | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Is safe to take multivitamins before and during pregnancy because they may cause any overload of ...
A: If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, you should take a multivitamin that is ...
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| Back pain in pregnency | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am 5 weeks pregent women ..i am fit not over weight ,,my problem is i feel frquent pain in my ...
A: Localized heat to relieve pain for a short period of time is OK. Pregnant women need avoid ...
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| Back pain in pregnency | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I am 5 weeks pregent women ..i am fit not over weight ,,my problem is i feel frquent pain in my ...
A: Since you are only 5 weeks along, and your uterus is still small and light weight, I doubt whether ...
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| Squats in pre natal class | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Would you please let me know if it is safe to perform squats, full and half in the last few weeks of ...
A: I doubt that squats would cause placenta previa. But I certainly would not advice squats for someone ...
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| exercise/running | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am a runner and want to start running again as soon as possible. Do I have to wait until after ...
A: You've asked a lot of good questions. Since I don't know the specifics of your individual condition, ...
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| Pregnant Running - Edema | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I am 26 weeks pregnant and have cut back my regular running routine (20-25 miles/week) to about ...
A: I doubt that the swelling that you are experiencing is related to running, especially since you were ...
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| exercise after pregnancy | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Do you know if it is always necessary to wait the "typical" 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery to ...
A: The advise to wait for six weeks postpartum refers to intense exercise, like jogging or heavy weight ...
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| Weight loss during pregnacy | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Before I became pregnant I was extremely overweight approx. 245-250 lbs. at 5'6. At my first ...
A: It is currently recommended that very overweight women not gain any weight during pregnancy. Being ...
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| Pregnent | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am 8 weeks pregnent.Is it possible to suck stomach in so that your stomach looks flat and i will ...
A: For a in depth description of this exercise go to my web site at: ...
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| Pregnent | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am 8 weeks pregnent.Is it possible to suck stomach in so that your stomach looks flat and i will ...
A: If by sucking in your stomach, you mean that you contract your deep abdominal muscle, your ...
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| jogging during pregnancy | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have only jogged about 10 times since I gave birth to my son, who is now 14 months old. I ...
A: Since you are not currently acclimated to jogging, I'd suggest that you start back into cardio ...
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| Weight mainintaing during pregnecy | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I am married and planning toget concieve now.I am very active i work out on tread mill and do ...
A: Congratulations on your high fitness level, both you and your baby will gain tremendous benefits. ...
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| I Have A Question About Yoga And Pilates | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I talked to my doctor almost a week ago he said i can do yoga and pilates as long as i take it easy, ...
A: If you are less then 20 weeks along, then a regular Pilates or yoga class should be OK. Make sure ...
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| Weight Loss While Pregnant | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I am 7 months pregnant and have been overweight since the age of 17. Now that I am pregnant I have ...
A: Doctors often recommend that women who are significantly overweight before pregnancy not gain any ...
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| Rapid heart rate 34 weeks gestation | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I got really over heated and my heart rate went up to 120 beats per minute and that was after about ...
A: At 34 weeks your baby is growing rapidly and demanding more energy from you, both in terms of ...
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| what can I do? | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I'm dialated to 3cm and 70% effaced is there anything that I can eat or any types of exercises I can ...
A: Your body will go into labor when it is ready. What you eat or if you exercise will not bring on ...
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| My leg | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I am 6 weeks Pregnant and I am having sharp pains shooting up and down my left leg, and than my leg ...
A: From your description, it sounds as though you are experiencing sciatica, or another type of nerve ...
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| Muscle Spasm during pregnancy | 11/22/2007 |
Q: They last about 30 second but its only in the mornings.What can she do to stop these and help with ...
A: Muscle spasms can be caused by a variety of problems. Your wife should make sure that she is taking ...
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| low back pain after delivery. | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have 71/2 months son. still i have low back pain. I got epidural to release from labour.I got ...
A: Low back pain can be caused by a range of conditions. I recommend that you get a referral to a ...
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| Prenatal Fitness Class | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am 28 years old and have never been very active. Recently I have been sporatically walking and ...
A: The good news is that since you are already acclimated to aerobic exercise, you can continue your ...
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| Pain in pelvic | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I am 7 months pregnant and been having pain. When I told my docotr they just said its the pressure ...
A: Due to the hormones of pregnancy, the body's connective tissues soften and lengthen. This allows the ...
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| Postpartum exercise - Am I overdoing it? | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I'm 20 years old and just gave birth to my first child a little over six weeks ago. I didn't ...
A: I doubt very much that you had an actual period a five weeks post childbirth, as you would not have ...
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| Running | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have been averaging about 3 miles a day with running for over a year. I took a month off in the ...
A: Your fit lifestyle should not be a barrier to conception unless you are at a very low body weight, ...
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| Cycling | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I started cycling in may and have continued up until I found out that I was pregnant on Oct. 20. Is ...
A: Cycling is a great non-impact aerobic fitness activity and since you are acclimated to that level of ...
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| prenatal care | 10/23/2007 |
Q: what shall i do to keep myself fit,to undergo a normal pregnancy.Kindly suggest.
A: The short answer is to eat the highest quality diet, in the correct amount for your metabolism, get ...
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| Subchorionic Hematoma and exercise | 10/19/2007 |
Q: i have been diagnose with subchrionic hematoma at about 12 weeks with just one bleeding episode at ...
A: While no one can say with complete certainty that your juggling act is dangerous or safe, in cases ...
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| measurements | 10/18/2007 |
Q: what does it mean if you are 30 weeks pregnant and when the doctor measures your stomach you only ...
A: Pregnant bellies naturally vary in size, shape, carrying high, carrying low. Some women carry big, ...
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| Can u help | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am 18 weeks pregnant and ive been having cramps in my lower left side and i was wondering was ...
A: Many women experience round ligament pain during pregnancy, and it feels like a sharp pain on either ...
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| RIding while Pregnant | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I just yesterday took an ept. and found out I was pregnant. In 1 week I go to Montana for an elk ...
A: Since you are an experienced rider, and have very little risk of injury or not being able to control ...
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| Too Much Exercise & No Ovulation | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I am 28 years old and have extremely regular periods. I exercise and train heavily (approx 10-13 hrs ...
A: Ovulation can stop if a woman's fat stores fall too low, and this can occur through rigorous ...
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| PreNatal Exercise Class | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I'm 10 weeks pregnant with my second child (I'm G2P1)and I'm looking for a ...
A: You can take a regular style Pilates class until about half way through pregnancy, or until your ...
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| belly fat | 10/6/2007 |
Q: What is the best excercise for shrinking your waist and tightening your stomach (abs), which I have ...
A: You need to do a combination of core conditioning and aerobic exercise. Postpartum core ...
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| pregnancy pains | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Ive been having shapr lower belly pains on my right side for 2 days now and im not to sure what ...
A: Sharp pain on one side of the lower abdomen is actually fairly common in the last half of pregnancy. ...
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| Lower back pain | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I had c-section 3 months back. I am still having lower back pain and heel pain. I had gained 20 kg ...
A: Fitness walking on a treadmill is a great way for a new mom to burn fat as fuel and slim down after ...
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| no period in 8 months? | 10/4/2007 |
Q: i have never used any thing like this before but here goes! i am 15 years old and a virgin so i cant ...
A: If you had regular menstrual cycles before you periods stopped then you should see a doctor, ...
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| Weight Gain - Post | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Will you entertain a question about the possible reason why some women do not have issues returning ...
A: Genetics certainly plays a big role in how much weight a women will gain during pregnancy, and ...
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| Tennis in early pregnancy | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I am 33 and just found out that I am pregnant (about 5 weeks). I am an avid tennis player usually ...
A: Just in the last few weeks, a large published study in Europe found that women who did a lot of ...
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| Being pregnant in your tubes. | 10/2/2007 |
Q: What are the symptoms the you have when you have had your tubes tied and you are pregnant in the ...
A: In very rare instances a tubal pregnancy can occur after you've had a tubal ligation, or your tubes ...
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| Back Issues | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Helene. I'm almost eight weeks and would like some safe exercises and types of stretches for my ...
A: Mid back pain is common during and after pregnancy. Most often it is a result of poor posture, when ...
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| Lower back probblem | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have a weak lower back and have been taking some physical therapy sessions recently to strengthen ...
A: Your PT is correct, lower back stabilization exercises are what you need. Keep doing them. Theses ...
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| sharma | 9/24/2007 |
Q: back ache during pregnancy
A: Back ache during pregnancy is very common. Use theses tips: Avoid long periods of standing. Keep ...
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| Exercise before and during pregnancy | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am currntly trying to conceive and I wanted to know if any sort of excerise is safe while trying ...
A: Moderate weight lifting and running are OK, especially if they are part of your regular routine. ...
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| Pregnant??? | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I just recently had an emergency c-section that resulted in the loss of the baby, in June. I have ...
A: Since you've been on bcp, and had a negative hpt, you should assume that you are not pregnant. I ...
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| No period for 9 months | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I am 19 years old. I had a miscarriage December 2006. I still wasn't getting my period four ...
A: Change doctors and get a second opinion as to why your periods are not regular. Don't worry about ...
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| pregnancy | 9/21/2007 |
Q: i have had an ectopic preg. i got preg 2nd time was about 4months then no heartbeat. 3rd preg was ...
A: While most of your question is outside on my expertise, I do want to send my sympathies regarding ...
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| A little confused | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I'm 20 years old I've been in a relationship for 4 years The last two years we haven't used ...
A: Take another pregnancy test. If it comes back negative then you are not pregnant. In the mean time, ...
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| WEIGHT | 9/12/2007 |
Q: WIL IT STAY OFF IAM SO HAPPY TO BE SKINNY AGAIN I DONT WANT TO GAIN IT BACK.THANK YOU.
A: As long as you eat caloric balance, meaning not too much or not too little, your body weight will ...
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| 27 week pregnant & lower adominal pain | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Should it hurt when u bend forward at this stage in pragrancy. It hurts or more like feels very ...
A: Many women in the last half of pregnancy find bending over cumbersome and uncomfortable. Avoid ...
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| stomach fitness after dnc procedure | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I had a dnc procedure around May 23rd. It has been over 3 months now and my stomach still looks like ...
A: The shape of your abdomen could be caused by several things. You could be bloated and carrying ...
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