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  • Mommyrexia: Avoiding Pregnancy Weight Gain

    All new moms worry about losing the baby weight. An alarming number of women don't want to gain the baby weight in the first place.

  • Weight Until You Read This!

    You step on the scale and cover your eyes. You know the lecture is coming. Why are they harassing you over a few pounds? In pregnancy, being overweight or obese is especially concerning because of the increased risk of pregnancy complications potential problems for the baby.

  • Weight Loss During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm 26 years old and 6 months pregnant with my first child. I have gained 25 pounds in the past 6 months. I'm 5'9 and approximately 230 pounds.

    I was a bit overweight before I got pregnant and I am having so much trouble trying to exercise. I can't keep up, I get tired too quickly, and can't breath. I used to belly dance and Irish dance for 12 years before I got pregnant so I'm used to being fit, though I've never been "tiny."

    I am really concerned that I'm not going to bounce back after pregnancy.

  • Rapid Weight Gain

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife, I am now 17 weeks pregnant and have gained a total of 20-25 lbs. I am 5'2 and my starting weight was 116 lbs. This is my 5th pregnancy and I have never gained this amount of weight before. I also cannot see where I have gained this weight. You would not even know that I am pregnant unless I have told you or you sit and stare at my small poked out belly. I have widened in the hip area and my appetie is out of control. I could eat all day, but I stop myself. I have taken my AFP test and it came back normal, therefore I assume it cannot be twins.

  • Rapid Weight Gain in Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Newly Pregnant and New Fitness Routine

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am overweight and I started a fitness routine a few weeks before I found out I was pregnant. I have heard people say you can continue a fitness routine that your body was use to. My body wasn't use to any exercise!

    Can I continue working out or do I need to take it easy? I am really concerned about gaining more weight, and want to get my body in better shape.

  • 10 Tips for Avoiding Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain

    Eating for two doesn't mean twice the food. Controlling weight gain during pregnancy can be a problem. Childbirth education specialist, Bonnie Berk shares tips to help keep your eating healthy and reasonable.

  • Weight Loss During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm 26 years old and 6 months pregnant with my first child. I have gained 25 pounds in the past 6 months. I'm 5'9 and approximately 230 pounds.

    I was a bit overweight before I got pregnant and I am having so much trouble trying to exercise. I can't keep up, I get tired too quickly, and can't breath. I used to belly dance and Irish dance for 12 years before I got pregnant so I'm used to being fit, though I've never been "tiny."

    I am really concerned that I'm not going to bounce back after pregnancy.

  • Newly Pregnant and New Fitness Routine

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am overweight and I started a fitness routine a few weeks before I found out I was pregnant. I have heard people say you can continue a fitness routine that your body was use to. My body wasn't use to any exercise!

    Can I continue working out or do I need to take it easy? I am really concerned about gaining more weight, and want to get my body in better shape.

  • Rapid Weight Gain in Early Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Rapid Weight Gain

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife, I am now 17 weeks pregnant and have gained a total of 20-25 lbs. I am 5'2 and my starting weight was 116 lbs. This is my 5th pregnancy and I have never gained this amount of weight before. I also cannot see where I have gained this weight. You would not even know that I am pregnant unless I have told you or you sit and stare at my small poked out belly. I have widened in the hip area and my appetie is out of control. I could eat all day, but I stop myself. I have taken my AFP test and it came back normal, therefore I assume it cannot be twins.

  • Weight Until You Read This!

    You step on the scale and cover your eyes. You know the lecture is coming. Why are they harassing you over a few pounds? In pregnancy, being overweight or obese is especially concerning because of the increased risk of pregnancy complications potential problems for the baby.

  • 10 Tips for Avoiding Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain

    Eating for two doesn't mean twice the food. Controlling weight gain during pregnancy can be a problem. Childbirth education specialist, Bonnie Berk shares tips to help keep your eating healthy and reasonable.

  • Mommyrexia: Avoiding Pregnancy Weight Gain

    All new moms worry about losing the baby weight. An alarming number of women don't want to gain the baby weight in the first place.