pregnancy

I just got blood test results from my OB/gyn - I asked for them to be ordered to help inform me as to whether we should seek a fertility clinic to move on to IVF. For background, I just turned 40 in sept, and miscarried a trisomy 15 embryo in July (10 weeks). Feeling defeated, as most do. I...

I'm going to have my baby any day now, and want to get ready to shift my focus to post-partum rehab. I care a lot about doing the right steps to rehab carefully to eventually get back to full functionality. Mainly, I like to do crossfit. Is anyone doing an online post partum rehab program...

I’m 3 weeks postpartum. I’ve been adhering to guidelines to rest, with a few very slow treadmill walks (15-20 min in duration, at 2-3mph) and some light stretches that I’ve seen Instagram influencers recommend for 2-3 weeks postpartum. I have a 2nd degree tear so I’m not looking to go crazy...

I know that many woman here are able to say they had a 4-8 hour labor that they credit to their fitness. I want to give a perspective of what happens when shit hits the fan and how fitness is even more important in those circumstances. My waters broke at 3:40am on May 22nd. I was GSB positive...

Hello mamas! I’m a FTM and am starting week 16- already been a couple weeks since I started peeing while sneezing. I’m wondering if in your experiences did this get worse for you after delivering vaginally? Or did you return back to normal after delivery? And if you know of any good exercises...

Hi! I'm currently 12 weeks (13 on Monday) and my experience with getting seen by a doctor has been extremely frustrating. I saw my primary when I was 8 weeks along and that was to confirm by urine test and submit a referral for an OB. (My primary doctor refers out for OBGYN since they don't have...

Hey mamas, pre pregnancy I weighed around 250lbs and I'm 5'5-5'6. I'm now 23 weeks and feel my belly has grown a bunch but I just look really big. The top of my stomach is hard and some of the bottom can be hard too but mostly flabby. I'm really ashamed of my weight as I've already gained 20+...

Hey all- I’ve just made some no sugar ‘muffins’ that worked out 125 calories each and 9g protein and thought I’d share the recipe. 🙂 60g sf flour 60g protein powder (I used Muscle moose whey) 130ml milk 45g cacao nibs 10g cocoa powder 75g whole earth peanut butter 2 small bananas mashed or 1...

As the titles says, I’m 34 weeks pregnant tomorrow and have noticed some ab separation above my belly button that appears to be increasing in height. I’m really frustrated because I’ve been mindful of coning and doming during my pregnancy and don’t even have that large of a bump (I’m 6’0” so a...

I’ve just posted this in r/BabyBumps but wanted to share here as well! I’m 37 yrs old and just gave birth to our son. Thank you for reading our story! Yesterday, being shy of 35 wks, my husband and I got pizza and finally decided it was high time we watched The Godfather. Halfway through, I...

Trigger warning: weight and fatphobia Hi everyone, I just found this group and am so glad it exists. I feel like plus size pregnancy isn’t talked about enough, and I’m struggling with a couple things I could use advice on. For reference, I am 5’4” and was 222lbs when I got pregnant. My bmi was...

For reference I’m 2 years post partum with my first who was an emergency C section baby. I’m now 9 weeks pregnant and really want to strengthen my back, core, and pelvic floor. I’m pretty sure my diastasis never fully healed nor my pelvic floor. I do moderate weight lifting in the gym 2-3 times...

Hi all! I’m 15 weeks and have managed to work out normally this whole time. I’ve noticed the last few weeks though that when doing my cardio, I can’t get my HR into the cardio zone. It feels like my workout is just as hard, I’m just as sweaty, and I feel tired at the end, but 120 is about...

I’m back after writing earlier this week about spotting and some very light pelvic pain. Went to see my doc on Wednesday and everything was perfect and baby was OK. I was given a WinRho shot because my blood type is negative. It’s early since I’m only 8weeks but they said that they’re giving it...

Does anyone have any free (or nearly free) programs to recommend for easing back into fitness? I’m 4w PP and will wait for getting cleared by my obgyn and also have a couple pelvic floor PT sessions set up. I was looking at Dr Mae Hughes program but $300 was a bit steep…...

Has anyone else been struggling to decide what car seat, stroller, or travel system to get? My partner and I are pretty active. We were set on getting the Bob stroller, nuna pipa car seat, and nuna adapter for Bob (~$1000 investment). We wouldnt run with the baby until at least 8 months but we...

Good morning! I'm 36 and have a 12 year old daughter, her Dad lives 6 hours away and is a FaceTime Dad and it's becoming less and less since he has had his 2 younger daughters (6 & 4 now). I am in a relationship with the man of my dreams who is the most supportive and loving person in the...

I need to be more active. I’ve had depression for forever but now it’s time to give myself the best chances of garnering energy to be able to give to my baby. I’ve decided im gonna start Chloe ting workouts. I understand most of you are gym goers and I probably sound like a noob and that doing...

And if so, do we think there’s a risk when you start back up? I’m at 35 weeks currently, pre-preg I worked out 3-4 x a week lifting + cardio. During pregnancy it’s been on and off due to fatigue and moving into a new house, but I’ve made sure to go 1-2 x a week. However I’ve taken 3 weeks off...

Currently 10 weeks pregnant with baby no: 3 and like the other 2 my morning sickness is like a constant nausea than me actually throwing up but this time my appetite has decreased a lot. I'm eating half of what I would usually do (though my Intake now is probably more of a normal range and I am...