With everyone in such a worry to get their body back, I wonder how many "fit Moms" in this group will not follow the 3 months advice to not run/jump and will end up with descendant perineum syndrom!
With everyone in such a worry to get their body back, I wonder how many "fit Moms" in this group will not follow the 3 months advice to not run/jump and will end up with descendant perineum syndrom!
I have no idea what that is... But it doesn't sound good. Suddenly, I'm glad that I'm generally not a "run/jump" kind of gal.
@jolydan do you know if this includes elliptical ? I've found recently more intense but low impact cardio has been helpful to my hips and not feeling water aerobics postpartum haha
@Lindsayleigh1989 in my classes to become an fitness instructor they told us any exercices that make you pee are a sign that your perineal muscles are having an hard time. I don't think elliptical would cause problem. but like @kdm06c it's not recommended to do anything before PP bleeding stop and the 6 weeks PP doctor appointment.
@DominiqueU it basically mean all the muscles that hold your bladder, uterus etc. become too weak so they partially colapse and cause all kind of "fun" problems. In France every woman gets 6 sessions of perineal physiotherapy post partum to help the muscles get over the trauma of labor and delivery. Its smart!
Okay of course I'll follow the reccomendations as this is not all about losing weight then for me but more so pain management as I have to move right now to try and prevent bad nights so maybe baby and I will go for lots of walks, otherwise fingers crossed giving birth helps those issues
The only 'exercise ' that I will be doing in the first few weeks are some little walking (groceries and what not) and breastfeeding. Not only does exercise increase the risk of infection but it increases the risk of post partum hemorrhage.
Remember, your worth as a mother and a woman does not come from a size tag or a weight scale.
If anyone needs me I'll be over here eating my second box of James Salt Water Taffy that I scored at Cracker Barrel soooooooooooooo.... Wait, what was the question?
Can someone explain to me why a postpartum girdle helps with post baby weight loss? Legit question but yes agree with fellow posters not to worry yet enjoy our pregnancies
@Cpocks - I think you're speaking of binders or waist trainers.
Binders/binding: Medically speaking, some women receive bindings, or binders, postpartum as a support aid post C-section. Your stomach muscles have just been cut and some believe this may give your core some of the support it has lost.
Waiste trainers: Waist trainers, on the other hand, are not considered medical aids but can be used for post partum support and as a way to try more quickly reduce the size of your expanded uterus (thus shrinking your belly).
Neither binders or waist trainers cause weight loss but both can alter your shape post pregnancy.
Thanks so much for explaining that to me! I truly appreciate it. As a FTM I have no clue what I am talking about so anyone else's expertise is greatly appreciated.
I would desperately like a glass of white wine on a patio but I would hate if anything bad happened to my LO and I did cause it with that wine
Yeah don't start anything like that while pregnant. I wouldn't do anything waist training anyway as in making it smaller but that's just me. I like my organs exactly where they are
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Yes definitely after pregnancy @cpocks I couldn't even take a sip of wine the other night because I was too afraid of that sip going straight to the baby!
@oneliloaktree13 I'm with you, pregnancy is enough of a human tetrus to my organs. I'm not going force them somewhere they shouldn't be. Honestly I'd rather be cuddly with my baby
Yes definitely after pregnancy @cpocks I couldn't even take a sip of wine the other night because I was too afraid of that sip going straight to the baby!
@givemepenguinss Me too. I firmly believe a half glass of wine every once in a while is doing less damage to this baby than if I were eating a lot of other things.
@givemepenguinss@elenabrent I totally want to and have many friends who had some throughout their pregnancies and all was fine! One of these days I'll take a few sips I'm sure...especially with the craziness of the end of the year with first graders come June!
Since wine has come up a lot in the post. I want to add. While FAS is real, and there is no confirmed safe amount of alcohol intake, there have been 2) 'known' parts.
1) there has never been a confirmed case of a woman stake a few sips of a partners drink, or slowly enjoying a sporadic glass of wine (slow, where the body metabolized over time). Not one single case.
2) that all the known cases have been with women who either drink 2-3 drink 4 or more times per weeks, or from a massive binge drinking session.
So unless you partying like it's 1999 or personally going thorough 2 or more bottles of merlot yourself.... I would not panick.
As for the no know level, it's for 2 reasons. 1) it depends how much the mother can drink and handle it. 2) it is unethical to test on pregnant women. For example, my limit is very low. 1 glass, and I am goooooood. So when I drink a glass of wine (when not pregnant ), i go slow and drink it over an hour. Therefore, in theory, 1-2 drinks, on a regular basis could increase the risk of FAS. But we don't know and can't test it.
So basically, you do you. (Don't judge others), and don't feel guilty for stealing a few sips of a cold margarita or having a glass of red wine once in a blue moon.
Since wine has come up a lot in the post. I want to add. While FAS is real, and there is no confirmed safe amount of alcohol intake, there have been 2) 'known' parts.
1) there has never been a confirmed case of a woman stake a few sips of a partners drink, or slowly enjoying a sporadic glass of wine (slow, where the body metabolized over time). Not one single case.
2) that all the known cases have been with women who either drink 2-3 drink 4 or more times per weeks, or from a massive binge drinking session.
So unless you partying like it's 1999 or personally going thorough 2 or more bottles of merlot yourself.... I would not panick.
As for the no know level, it's for 2 reasons. 1) it depends how much the mother can drink and handle it. 2) it is unethical to test on pregnant women. For example, my limit is very low. 1 glass, and I am goooooood. So when I drink a glass of wine (when not pregnant ), i go slow and drink it over an hour. Therefore, in theory, 1-2 drinks, on a regular basis could increase the risk of FAS. But we don't know and can't test it.
So basically, you do you. (Don't judge others), and don't feel guilty for stealing a few sips of a cold margarita or having a glass of red wine once in a blue moon.
PREACH!
For some reason, I've had two glasses of wine total this pregnancy and both made me sick to my stomach. But a nice light beer tastes realllllll good. And honestly, a non-alcoholic beer isn't terrible.
I think everyone's body's are so different it's hard to compare. But for my experience, I gained 25-30ish lbs with both of my pregnancies. With the first, I lost all the weight plus some in a short amount of time by nursing (and eating ice cream every day!) - nursing burns some serious calories! With my 2nd, I lost all the weight while nursing, but it did take longer than the first (my body was older!). Now with my 3rd, I'm trying to be conscious of my weight gain as I can only imagine it will come off slower yet again. I wouldn't worry too much about it if you don't have weight issues in normal life! I have a normal BMI pre-pregnancy and didn't have to diet or do anything abnormal after delivery to lose the weight. Weight is a struggle for so many and I don't think pregnancy changes anything.
@PugsandKisses AMEN. Also, I had a sip of my stepmom's margarita last week and I'd like to confirm for everyone that virgin margaritas are bullshit and tequila is everything.
@PugsandKisses AMEN. Also, I had a sip of my stepmom's margarita last week and I'd like to confirm for everyone that virgin margaritas are bullshit and tequila is everything.
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like @kdm06c it's not recommended to do anything before PP bleeding stop and the 6 weeks PP doctor appointment.
@DominiqueU it basically mean all the muscles that hold your bladder, uterus etc. become too weak so they partially
colapse and cause all kind of "fun" problems. In France every woman gets 6 sessions of perineal physiotherapy post partum to help the muscles get over the trauma of labor and delivery. Its smart!
Married May 16th, 2015
EDD July 1st
July16 May siggy challenge "May the Force be with you"
I'm ready for my run.
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Not only does exercise increase the risk of infection but it increases the risk of post partum hemorrhage.
Remember, your worth as a mother and a woman does not come from a size tag or a weight scale.
@Cpocks - I think you're speaking of binders or waist trainers.
Binders/binding: Medically speaking, some women receive bindings, or binders, postpartum as a support aid post C-section. Your stomach muscles have just been cut and some believe this may give your core some of the support it has lost.
Waiste trainers: Waist trainers, on the other hand, are not considered medical aids but can be used for post partum support and as a way to try more quickly reduce the size of your expanded uterus (thus shrinking your belly).
Neither binders or waist trainers cause weight loss but both can alter your shape post pregnancy.
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#2 EDD: 6/29/2016, C Section: 6/22/2016
and replace it with a small glass of red wine...oops
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I would desperately like a glass of white wine on a patio but I would hate if anything bad happened to my LO and I did cause it with that wine
Married May 16th, 2015
EDD July 1st
July16 May siggy challenge "May the Force be with you"
I couldn't even take a sip of wine the other night because I was too afraid of that sip going straight to the baby!
Married May 16th, 2015
EDD July 1st
July16 May siggy challenge "May the Force be with you"
1) there has never been a confirmed case of a woman stake a few sips of a partners drink, or slowly enjoying a sporadic glass of wine (slow, where the body metabolized over time). Not one single case.
2) that all the known cases have been with women who either drink 2-3 drink 4 or more times per weeks, or from a massive binge drinking session.
So unless you partying like it's 1999 or personally going thorough 2 or more bottles of merlot yourself.... I would not panick.
As for the no know level, it's for 2 reasons. 1) it depends how much the mother can drink and handle it. 2) it is unethical to test on pregnant women.
For example, my limit is very low. 1 glass, and I am goooooood. So when I drink a glass of wine (when not pregnant ), i go slow and drink it over an hour. Therefore, in theory, 1-2 drinks, on a regular basis could increase the risk of FAS. But we don't know and can't test it.
So basically, you do you. (Don't judge others), and don't feel guilty for stealing a few sips of a cold margarita or having a glass of red wine once in a blue moon.
PREACH!
For some reason, I've had two glasses of wine total this pregnancy and both made me sick to my stomach. But a nice light beer tastes realllllll good. And honestly, a non-alcoholic beer isn't terrible.
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