Pregnancy Questions?

[ckritcoad]

Thanks ALB1219,
My sister actually is sending us that exact book.
Thanks,

 

[wend]

First off, congrats to Mama and Papa!

And what Spatts et al have said is right...about the weight gain AND the activity. I was riding my bike to the grocery store the night before I had my second.

One word of caution about that book...it's great for the most part, but some of the info is less than accurate. The one thing in there I really didn't agree with (and got confirmation for my pov from a doctor) is the bit about not taking a hot bath. Hot baths are wonderful when you're pregnant! And to actually hurt the baby, it'd have to be so hot that she couldn't stand it.

Good luck!

 

[spatts]

Think about how hot the water is that the baby's floating in.

 

[wend]

Exactly! And in order to elevate the amniotic fluid to an unsafe level (i.e., to raise the mother's core body temperature), the bath water has to be so hot that it would scald the skin.

There are a few other things in that book that weren't quite right...so if you've got any doubts (like about training), ask your doctor.

The general rule is that you can pretty much keep doing anything you're already conditioned for, as long as your body doesn't send signals that it doesn't like it. One thing you might have to change (in addition to eliminating squats) is how you work your abdominals. Past a certain point, laying on your back can cut off blood flow to the uterus, so you can work your abs by getting on all fours and using them to lift that belly! (And pelvic tilts work great, btw, when the baby is resting awkwardly and giving you discomfort in your back.)

And don't forget to do your kegels! I did them religiously for my first, but didn't for my second...and it made a HUGE difference during the delivery.

 

[ALB1219]

yeah i didnt agree with the hot bath thing either....actually a good hot bath was my best friend durring my pregnancy.....

 

[wend]

Amen! They're pretty sweet post-partum, too. And after the water cools, baby can come in!

 

[gingersnap]

Please be aware that tuna is high in lead and can lead to learning disabilities and lowered IQ's. Tuna, swordfish, and shark should not be consumed by pregnant women. Other fish can be eaten but no more than once a week.

 

[Hannibal]

Amen! They're pretty sweet post-partum, too. And after the water cools, baby can come in!

For a father I would think there was equal enjoyment in holding your newborn child in your hands, and carrying him/her into mama for her to hold. When I think of family..that is one of the images that comes to mind, and it always makes me smile.

 

[ALB1219]

my 10 month old loves to take a shower with me. She likes to try and catch the water....so when your baby arrives get him/her used to the water....blow in their faces and drizzle a little on their face....(when you blow in their face it takes their breath for a second) I took mine swimming when she was 6 months and she loved it...didnt cry or make a face.....

 

[Gymgurl]

Congrats and try to follow Spatts advice. Also I know they tell you to limit tuna to one can a week while pregnant. The funny thing is that I craved it and my dr. told me to limit it! As long as she eats when she is hungry and not just because she is pregnant, she will be fine!

Tell her to try some tea to help with the pukeyness. I drank chamomille and lemon and that seemed to help