pregnancy

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    How many miscarriages before you were able to conceive

    I’m 42 and after many unsuccessful IVF treatments, I became pregnant naturally and miscarried at 8 weeks. I’m wondering if women are able to carry a healthy pregnancy to term after having miscarriages this late in life.
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    Pregnant with thyroid disease- feeling worse?

    Hi there- 12 weeks pregnant and my endo wants to switch me from Armour to Synthroid. Has anyone switched to just T4 while pregnant, and if so, how did it go for you? Did you get all of your hypo symptoms back? I’m worried about switching, as I’ve felt terrible on just synthetic before, but want...
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    First time pregnant- NIPT all clear

    I just want to share good news, as I had been stressing over NIPT results due to my age (37 years old, will turn 38 two months after delivery). My tests came back all clear! The NT scan was perfect! It really reassured me. My doctor told me my risks based on age were statistically 1:161. And...
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    Workouts during c section wait period?

    Anyone work out upper body with light weights before your 6 week c section follow up? My dr hasn’t gotten back to me with an answer and I’m just curious if there’s anything I can do while “recovering” aside from walking on the treadmill. I’m 3 weeks post c section and ready to get back into it...
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    Final week of pregnancy: 5k trail run and rock climbing

    I’m super proud of the effort my wife has made to stay active during pregnancy. Not every week has been easy, but she has managed to do all she can when she can. Here she is finishing a half trail, half gravel 5k yesterday (5/10) with the baby due Sunday (5/13): The day before that (5/9) she...
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    Venting…

    I am 5’8”. I used to weigh 420 lbs. I’m now 250 lbs. I no longer have insulin resistance (or high blood pressure, reversed my diabetes (5.1 A1C), no high cholesterol or deficiencies). Truly a clean bill of health as I just got my blood work back last week. I have my menstrual and ovulate every...
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    Running and avoiding widening feet

    Hey all, First just want to say I really appreciate this community and currently is my only expecting moms forum I feel good about participating in. I’m at 11 w 1 d and I’m finally beginning to get some energy back to run and do longer workouts. (It’s like one good day, then one puke all day...
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    Thyroid question help

    Hi- first time Pregnant. I am 8 weeks and have Hashimoto's Thyroid disease. I let my endocrine doctor know that I was pregnant did a blood test and tsh levels were a 4.0. About a month later I get more bloodwork and now my tsh is 5.98. I'm really concerned about neurological development for the...
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    First 8 weeks I gained 9 lbs and then I lost 6 lbs in a few days after I started drinking more water. Don’t forget to drink a lot of water!

    Hi everyone! I was having an issue where my weight gain was off the chart high. I gained 9 lbs in the first 8 weeks. I ate a very spicy meal one day and chugged water like I have never done before. Guess what!? The next day I wasn’t as bloated and lost 3 lbs. I continued drinking a lot of water...
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    I need success stories, pls! (40 F)

    Hello! I am freshly 40 yo, obesity 1st degree (BMI 31), hypertensive. Since finding out Im preggo (also very fresh) I ditched all my bad habits (sedentarism, coke zero, processed crap) and started walking about 10k steps a day, a significant portion of that being brisk ~ 5 days a week, I eat...
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    Trying for a baby while being plus size

    Hi everyone to keep this short and sweet, I am 190lbs and 5”2 My doctor told me the reason I could not conceive is due to my weight, me and my partner have only been trying for a short time and I have advised that I have had pregnancies (miscarriages) when I was slimmer, but she told me I...
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    When were you able to go back to your pre-pregnancy strength again after a c-section?

    I had an emergency c-section 3 weeks ago. Prior to delivery, I was working out at least 2-3x a week. I was also very active prior to being pregnant and lifted weights + did HIIT on weekdays 4-5x a week and ran on weekends. To those of you who also underwent surgery (cesarean section), how long...
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    For anyone in the 1st trimester worried that they’ll not going to be able to exercise at all in their pregnancy

    Here is the log of my biking - my LPD was March 4 and I’m due on Dec 9. My current goal is 100 miles per month through T2 and then 50 a month through T3. my biking log
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    Pregnancy fitness app that isn’t a pdf?

    Hi all, first time new Mom here and still very early in pregnancy! I’d love suggestions on some apps or subscriptions that have a solid prenatal routine. It doesn’t have to be free, I’m willing to pay for something efficient that still follows typical strength training routines but focuses more...
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    Breastfeeding bras for CrossFit/working out

    Hey! Does anyone here breastfeed & do CrossFit?! Or workout in general. I’m 7.5 week PP and looking to get back into working out - CrossFit specifically. (I will be going very slow) But the only bras I have are some of the multi pack nursing bras off Amazon. I can tighten the straps to...
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    Giving in to fat vs pregnant belly

    Ok, weird title, but here is what I mean. I’m 228 lbs at 5’-5 and 12 weeks + 5. I already had a belly prior. Not enormous, but decent. I carry weight proportional though. I’m at a point where I’m bulging slightly on the top of my belly only. I got some maternity shorts and a few tanks/t-shirts...
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    When did you start getting morning sickness and what has it been like?

    I know this is odd, but I’m a bit concerned because I’m week 8 and have had occasional food aversions but no steady morning sickness. I have gotten suddenly nauseous on occasions, but it is sporadic and not a daily thing. I was thinking I’d have it by now so am a bit worried something is wrong...
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    Is this a stupid idea (running related Q)

    Im 12 weeks pregnant w/baby 2! My other babe is about to turn 1 yr in a couple weeks. Prior to my first pregnancy, I would run a couple times a week, 1-3 miles at a time. Occasionally would do 4-5 miles if I was consistent with running and pushing myself. Quit running altogether during 1st...
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    Ab separation

    Can anyone recommend an ab/core workout specific for diastasis recti/ab separation reduction or prevention? I’m 16+1 and already huge. Its all belly, i’m super active and have gained minimal scale weight but i’ve been in maternity pants since 8 weeks because although i could (and still can)...
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    Karens at the gym told me I shouldn’t be working out because I’m pregnant

    This is the second time this has happened. I let the first time slide since I was just thinking it was one ignorant old lady. But some time passes, another woman asked if she can speak to me and she told me that she notices that I’m pregnant and I shouldn’t be here and I should be home in bed...
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