pregnancy

USA gold medalist track athlete Nia Ali interview

Hi! I just wanted to share what my fitness experience has been so far, in case it helps anyone else along their journey! Prior to pregnancy I would consider myself somewhere between fit and very fit. I ran half marathons, did yoga 3-5 times per week, weight training at orange theory fitness...

I hope it’s ok I post here, I’m not pregnant anymore but post partum and I’m finally getting back to running (woohoo!) and training for a 5k the problem is I was a 34F pre pregnancy and I could get away with wearing a 36DDD. Wasn’t amazing but it was ok. I’m breastfeeding and even at 9m PP I’m a...

I also posted this on baby bumps. Tomorrow will be 7 weeks, so I know it’s still early. But I don’t FEEL pregnant and it makes me nervous. 5 years ago I had a miscarriage and it happened so quick from finding out I was pregnant to that. And same thing I didn’t have any symptoms. I took two...

I’m 5’0 and 320 pounds currently and for context, I’m a 33f married to a 33f. In my TWW for IUI #2 (after a 3 years of failed at home attempts with a known donor.) All tests (labs, HSG, etc.) have all come back clear/normal. I do have hashimoto’s but my thyroid levels are usually pretty decent...

I’m 9 weeks and have had 2 “high risk” doctors decline to treat me due to my weight/BMI. I’m 5’0” and 330lbs. No blood sugar issues. No blood pressure issues. Just fat and can’t find a doctor to treat me solely because of my weight. I’m feeling so scared and anxious, and just plain down and...

Hi! About two days before I found out I was pregnant last week (I'm currently only 4 + 4 so super early) I signed up for a one-day mountain bike clinic focusing on jumps and drops. All of the riding will be in the bike park. It's next Friday, when I'll be only 5 weeks and a few days. I would...

My husband and I have seen three fertility specialists in the last 2 years - it looks like IVF is our only option, so I’ve been searching for a clinic that doesn’t have BMI restrictions after the first one said they had a cut off of 40. After research, I found a clinic that said it was a case by...

In some need of words of advice or encouragement to say the least. Currently 30 weeks pregnant and constantly feeling discouraged about the size of my belly. I try not to let it bother me too much because im beyond thankful and grateful that I’m able to carry a baby, but some days it’s really...

Hi everyone, I need your expertise I’m 34 y/o 5’1 and my weight is 200 lbs I’ve a 4 year old daughter when I had her I used to weight around 140 lbs. Anyhow I’ve been trying to convince for a year and half now with no luck both my husband and I have good lab results and my US showed no...

I’m 7w+1 and 38 y/o (will be 39 when I deliver). Went for my first ultrasound 2 days ago and everything looked great (and ruled out an ectopic which was a HUGE relief). Scheduled my NIPT in 2 weeks (will be 9w) and second trimester ultrasound including nuchal translucency scan in 5 weeks (will...

So, when I was pregnant, I worried constantly about fitness levels, weight gain, and how my body would recover after giving birth. It's not like I was a serious athlete before my pregnancy, but I was running very consistently, rock climbing and preparing for a triathlon. All that changed when I...

Had my first OBGYN appointment and my doc said the whole stay-under-140 business. I asked why and the response was that there is a switch point where oxygen is stolen from the placenta to fuel mom. I’ve did some light searching and can’t find a research article that says this. Has anyone seen a...

I (26F) am 392lbs and found out I was pregnant yesterday morning! Based on my last period I should be 4 weeks and 3 days along, and I have an appointment Tuesday to confirm my pregnancy, but I’m scared to be shamed for my weight while at the doctor’s office. We’d been trying for a baby since...

Oh my God I can’t even believe I’m writing this. I was a single mom my 16 year old sons whole life. I stayed single and never lived with a man because my son was my whole focus. About 2 years ago I met someone younger (26) who was everything I didn’t know I needed and he moved in about 6 months...

I’m due in 10 weeks and although I know I won’t be working out soon after the baby comes, I’m just thinking ahead to when I’ll be able to when I go back to work full time, have a baby, etc. I don’t want to give up going to the gym completely as it is one thing I’ve held onto for a VERY long...

Long post & TW ectopic pregnancy I’m looking to gather people’s experiences (good or bad) to easy my mind until next week. 3 years ago I had an ectopic pregnancy, related or not idk. I recent found out I’m pregnant estimates 4-5 weeks (unsure ovulation date) went in yesterday for vaginal...

I'm a runner ("formally" a marathoner though I hope to do more post baby) so obviously I'm obsessed w running shoes (saucony loyal) and have like, 5 pairs of run shoes I regularly wear right now. WELL, TWO PAIRS FEEL A BIT TIGHT AS OF YESTERDAY. So what does this mean for me? Will I need to...

Hey all!! I am 31w tomorrow and at my last apt my OB brought up delivery options. Around 20w baby was measuring 97th percentile. He dropped to 89th percentile but at my last apt at 29w he was back up to 93rd percentile. My OB and MFM are convinced we’re having a big baby. With that, mixed...

Hi all. So I’m very early on in my first trimester, and my energy levels are insanely low. Me and my partner had a two week trip to Scotland planned, with lots of hikes, wild swimming etc involved. We’re now about 3/4 of the way through the trip and I’m seriously struggling energy wise to keep...