Major weight gain already..i'm only 10 weeks pregnant!?
Before i was pregnant, i was working out 3 days a week and i weighed a healthy 121 lbs. When i was 6 weeks pregnant i went to the doctor and was 125 lbs, which didnt affect me too bad. I am now 10 weeks and i just stepped on the scale and I am 131 lbs!! My stomach is not as flat and hard as it was pre-pregnancy(due to my lack of exercise) but i really didn't think i looked like i had gained that much weight other than in my growing breasts.
I am seriously about to have a nervous breakdown. Can someone please tell me if this happens often in pregnancy?
I'm 12 weeks, and I don't think I've gained any weight. I read that on average, in the first trimester you're supposed to gain about 1 lb a month. So 3 lbs for the first trimester. You're really not supposed to gain much and alot of women actually lose due to the morning sickness. Just try to exercise some and watch what you eat. My biggest fear is gaining too much too fast and getting worse stretch marks! Don't freak out. You'll be fine. Its probably more than anything due to the fact that you stopped working out. You should get your energy back in the second trimester so talk to your doc and make sure your workout routine is healthy for you and just try to get back into your groove. Good Luck!
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40 Weeks Pregnant and no signs of having her at all............HELP!!!!?
So I'm 40 weeks pregnant tomorrow and still no signs of going into labor anytime soon. My aunt told me to sit on an exercise ball, I have been told to walk, and even sex will help. Do any of you lady's have any oppions on how to make it come faster??
Walk
If you are having contractions but are not yet in labor, walking can help get things going. Walking allows your hips to sway side to side, which will help bring the baby into position to be born. Also, by standing upright, you're using gravity to move the baby down into the pelvis. Another plus: It usually feels good to walk when you are contracting. And of course, even if you don't go into full-blown labor, at least you're getting some exercise.
Sex
Making love can be one of the last things on a woman's mind toward the end of her pregnancy. She feels clumsy and big and may be experiencing a lot of vaginal pressure. But believe it or not, sex is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his semen (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.
Castor oil
For decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.
You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Some practitioners suggest taking a single dose; others suggest repeated doses depending on your response. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. With luck, soon after that, you will be in true labor.
Spicy food
Some people swear that it was that extra-hot enchilada from their favorite Mexican restaurant that brought them face to face with their new baby. Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one. You could try it, but if you have a full stomach when you are in labor, you might vomit and see that enchilada again--in less-than-appetizing circumstances.
Blue and black cohosh
These herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. Be sure to discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it, to see if it is a good idea in your situation.
Nipple stimulation
Some women massage their nipples as a way to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.
Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.
Stripping the membranes
Your practitioner may offer to "strip your membranes" to help start your labor. This procedure usually feels like a vaginal examination, although it sometimes can be painful or cause cramping. The practitioner places her gloved finger through the cervix and sweeps the amniotic membranes free of their attachment to the lower part of the uterine cavity. This process is believed to release hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which help to ready your body for labor.
While some experts believe that stripping the membranes causes you to go into labor that day, the only research on this procedure was done by a group of midwives who stripped the membranes of a group of their patients at every visit to the office after 38 weeks gestation. Their findings showed that patients who had this procedure were less likely to go past their due dates. According to the study, the procedure didn't seem to pose any complications and didn't cause the patients' waters to break.
Even though your practitioner would be the one to do the procedure (vs. the other methods that can be done by you at home), we include it here because it is a non-medical intervention.
Should girl wear a chastity belt to protect her virginity?
if she decided to remain virgin until marriage.
In this case she will not be able to change her decision at some moment and will not regret about a mistake she might make.
Keeping her key will also make her parents more calm, becuase not risk of teen/unexpected pregnancy, AIDS, etc. anymore
Some follow-up:
Chastity belt is not a medieval myth as many people think.
Modern chastity belts are manufactured and sold well. Although most of them are just "bed" toys, there are stainless steel belts that prevent intercourse effectively and for serious usage.
she should wear her pants and keep them on at all times
I am positive that my husband & I had sex while I was ovulating (had those test). I am due for my period this weekend...I am driving my self nuts waiting! Last week I had very sore breasts but they feel better now, I have been getting morning headaches, morning indigestion, and have been getting cramps in my belly. I bought those early pregnancy test online and have been taking those...but it's negative...What is the earliest those test will show pregnancy? Has anyone used them before? Also, do these symptoms sound similiar or am I just being nuts.......Thanks for any and all advice and opinions....: -)
I had those early pregnancy tests also. They showed up positive right when my Forst Response tests did.
My cycle has always been very regular. Now I am 7 days late. took a HPT at 2 days after i missed my period, and it was negative. the test was about 2 years old, but the line to show the test worked was fine. I am 40 years old with infertility issues. Have had flu like symptoms on day 3 &4 after missed period. could i still be pregnant or is it menopause?
Women your age rarely have menopause--but more commonly, they have perimenopause, which means irregular periods for some years before periods stop entirely.
Pregnancy & Menopause : Early Menopause Signs & Symptoms
are there any baby/pregnancy books I can get online?
id like a site that you can fill out a baby book...more of a pregnancy book. i cant buy one in the store anytime soon, but i want to try to make it like a scrapbook. I read my friends from when her mom was pregnant....how she felt when she first found out, what her reaction was, etc. id like something like that. and if not any questions i could add in there...or if you could suggest some. the baby im doing it for is no longer here, result of a miscarriage. so i cant put much in it but id still like one, and id like to write letters to the baby and stuff that ill put in. any ideas?
amazon.com is good. I got a pregnancy journal from babiesrus.com check it out sounds like it might help. Sorry for your loss I recently miscarried about 3 weeks ago.
Best wishes!
Does anyone have tips for a more comfortable first trimester?
I just got a positive pregnancy test about a week ago, im apparently starting my 5th week and I am so uncomfortable I don't know what to do with myself. I've in one week gained 5 pounds, my pants are skin tight and my breasts are so swollen and painfull. I feel like I must be retaining a lot of water because I haven't changed my eating habits much at all. I don't want to tell anyone yet but I feel like I'm expanding rapidly everyday, a little bit like the blueberry girl in Willy Wonka, this is my third pregnancy and this has never happened to me before, has anyone had any similar problems and possibly solutions???
Because you've been pregnant before your body changes more rapidly.
I know you're miserable and I also know you'll be better soon. I think it's time for the maternity clothes and a larger bra. There is absolutely no shame in this-embrace the fact that you are with child. The most important thing is for you to be comfortable. Stress makes things worse. Drink lots of water, it will make your body work to rid you of excess retention. Sounds crazy but it's true. If you don't want to wear maternity clothes yet, just buy a bigger bra and wear loose pants and blouses. Good luck and I hope your discomfort doesn't last long!
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