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Yes, as long as you're careful to keep the guitar away from your stomach.

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Unlike most other muscles you can work out your abs everyday since they recover so fast. I would suggest the usual crunches but also incorporate planks, toe touches, and bicycle kicks. Another workout I like to do is sit on the ground with your knees up and feet off the ground balancing on your rear. Rotate your shoulders perpendicular to your hips and touch the ground on one side of your body with both hands. I like this exercise because you can do it without weights or with weights. And you can use almost anything as weights. Plates, milk jugs, medicine balls, dumb bells. Keep in mind that these exercises will build your abdominal muscles, but even in healthy people your abs are covered in usually a thick layer of skin and then some fat. This area is one of the last places you will lose fat so you may just need an intense cardio workout to cut out fat to expose the abs you may already have. Diet is very important if you really want your abs to pop too. This is why your soccer players and cross country players look like they have massive abs. They run non stop every day for practice and their body fat percentage goes way down and typically they naturally will have less body fat to compete at even high school levels. So try to run everyday, bicycle if you can't, get on a treadmill and then do your ab workouts. Eat healthy and remember that everyone's body is different and it takes everyone different amounts of time to lose weight. I have no doubt if you have the dedication to get washboard abs you can do it but keep in mind this is very very hard for a most people to achieve even though most athletes you see will have them, but that's because they work very very hard. As far as dieting goes there are so many diets that I will suggest you go out and find one for yourself, but when looking for one keep in mind you want a diet that will help you cut fat and build muscle, not lose weight, im assuming youre not going for the biggest loser. This means you need to get a lot of energy from your meals. Don't think "oh I'll just eat less" you will pass out in the middle of workouts, get migraines, and other aspect of your life ( sociol, school) will fall apart and your body may weigh less but won't be healthy. Good luck, this is a great goal go for it.

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No, because the jarring and getting thrown around can cause placenta abruptae, in which the placenta is torn from the uterine wall and the fetus bleeds to death.

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Tight jeans are a big no-no. You don't need any pressure added to your stomach. But only if they are uncomfortable to you. Since the baby is in a cushioning fluid that protects him/her. But tight clothing can make it hard for your skin to breathe. While pregnant your body temperature can become high very quickly, and when your body can't breathe it cannot cool itself off as effectively. So when necessary try a Bella band.

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Definitly! It is relaxing and will keep you active in the fresh air.

Yes you should go fishing, but being pregnant you should not handle lead weights. The majority of fishing weights are made of lead, but you do have a few alternatives. Steel and tungsten are a couple but they are much more expensive. Better safe than sorry.

I wouldn't climb rocks or any thing or go if you due any minute

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It is usually considered safe to paint with latex paint in a ventilated room, but it is not safe to climb ladders!! You also want to make sure that if your home was built before 1973, that you are not the one scraping paint, because old paint contians lead, which is very harmful to children and pregnant women.

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Listen to your body. If something feels uncomfortable or painful, don't do it.

Avoid any exercise while lying on the back after the first trimester. This position can cause the growing uterus to restrict blood return through the vena cava which lies directly behind the abdomen.

Drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise. You need to stay well-hydrated to regulate both your body temperature and your growing baby's.

Exercise in a well-ventilated area and wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing to prevent over-heating.

Be aware of your changing center of gravity. Avoid any activity that involves sudden directional changes or that risks even mild abdominal trauma such as downhill skiing, rollerblading, horseback riding, etc.

Exercise regularly, preferably 20-30 minutes a day at least 3 times per week. Regular exercise will reduce the chance of injury and will help keep you in shape for "Labor Day."

Perhaps the most important thing you can do is to exercise the Kegel or pelvic floor muscle daily to prevent urinary incontinence and uterine prolapse, and to enhance sexual pleasure. Practice this exercise by stopping and starting the flow of urine. Once you have the hang of it, do not continue to perform the Kegel exercise while urinating, but rather perform the exercise while driving in the car or talking on the phone. Try to do at least 100 every day.

Pelvic Rocking is very good for the back and belly muscles - make sure to do these in a slow and controlled manner to avoid injury, and they can be valuable! Carefully let your belly sag towards the floor by tilting your pelvis forward - do not do this very far down, just a small tilt, then back to neutral, pulling the abdominal muscles in as you pull your back up. Do 20-40 at a session 4 times a day, and work up to 80 at bedtime. These exercises help keep baby from being in a posterior position and improve circulation to the lower body. The circulation benefit will be enhanced by lying down for at least 10 minutes after exercising.

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Generally, pregnant women can fly on a plane as long as the pregnancy is progressing normally. A pregnant woman should check with her doctor to be sure. Also, pregnant women should check with the airline directly as some require a note from a physician in order to allow women in their third trimester to board. There are a few things pregnant women can do to make plane travel more comfortable. They are:

When making a reservation, a pregnant woman should request an aisle seat so she can easily exit the row for bathroom and stretch breaks.

Ideally, she should try to obtain a bulkhead seat as they generally provide more leg room. Also, some travel industry experts report that air circulation is better toward the front of the plane, so pregnant women should keep that in mind when booking seats.

Pregnant women should stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the flight. They should also try to avoid drinking caffeinated beverages.

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Unfortunately men have to wear either steel toed boots or runners for their jobs. Both make your feet hot. Every night when you come home, soak your feet in Epsom Salts and warm water and pat dry. Then use Gold Bond foot powder. You can also get insoles for your boots that will soak up the perspiration and they can also be washed and put back in your boots. Wear only COTTON work socks and nothing with nylon in them and includes dress socks. If this doesn't do the trick then see your doctor as there are creams that can help with this. gold bond foot powder I use my antiperspirant -vs- deoderizer. Spray form is most convienient, but I prefer the clear gel. Epsom salts are great for soaking, then dry off completely, treat with antiperspirant, then talc or foot powder after that. Also give your feet as much 'free-air' time as possible, and try socks made of different materials. Synthetics (Rayon, Dacron, etc) tend to breath more in certain weaves, but the natural fibres (Cotton)tend to absorb more. The weave or "thread-count" affects the air exchange, and the material affects absorbtion. Both affect the insulating value, which also determines how your feet heat up in addition to how busy your feet are.

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It's not something I would continue doing. If the baby is okay now it should be okay. Talk to your doctor and let him/her know.

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No not usually because of the fumes. If you must try a ventilation mask with a filter and open all the windows and doors. Try to have someone else do it and you leave for the day. You can even discuss with your doctor. The myth that painting is unsafe actually started years ago when there was still lead in the paint used. However, today they have changed the product, and you should no longer be able to buy paint that contains lead. It is not a problem. The only risk you will find that comes with painting is lightheadedness which can occur from reaching above your head. I helped paint my baby room, and I just made sure it was well ventilated and I sat down and took a break every so often. But don't paint alone!!! If, for some reason,you do get a dizzy spell, you will absolutely want someone near by to make sure you don't fall and hurt yourself. It is not only lead based paints that are unsafe. Paints with high VOCs (such as oil-based enamels and epoxy) are not safe for anyone to breathe over an extended period. If you are pregnant and want to do some painting, be sure to ask for a paint with low VOC, or at least be sure to use a water based (latex) paint and have proper ventilation. Even for several days after paint has been applied it can "offgas" fumes into the air. Continue to supply fresh air to an area that is freshly painted for as long as is practical after painting. While solvent-based paints pose more of a threat, water-based paints contain anti-microbials to inhibit microbiological growth while packaged. There are known health effects resulting from occupational exposure to anti-microbials. This would be an extremely low-level exposure, but low-level exposure science is just emerging and much is still unknown. Minimizing exposure to potentially hazardous substances while pregnant (and any other time) is prudent.

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Do you mean a real farm with animals? If so I don't see why not. Or do you mean "THE farm" located in Middle Tennessee where they deliver babies? If so then yes. Give them a call they would be happy to deliver your baby. Or have you for a visit.

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Yes, You can travel.. depends upon your physical conditions and your comfort level.

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When used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, angiotension-converting inhibitors (ACEIs) can cause injury to and even death in the developing fetus.

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That's probably a decision you and your doctor should make. If you and the baby are both healthy and you are very careful and don't get wild, then it is probably fine to ride it. But a fall from a 4 wheeler could be very dangerous. And at 6 months, your balance probably isn't as good as it normally is. Be careful if you are going to ride it. I would suggest holding off on riding until the baby is born. When riding the four-wheeler, it could really mess up the baby. Better safe than sorry.

-- No, you should not ride a 4wheeler when you are that far along , that causes risks for you and your baby. All the bumps and crazy riding is not suitable for a 6 month old pregnant woman. If your just taking a smooth ride it should be fine but either way I wouldn't take any chances . -Abp,♥

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bich you knocked me up now take it out of me or else
organise to take him, his mates, your mates and family to a ball game.... I mean a big ball game, and at half time get the scoreboard to say... Congratulations (BF name) you're gonna be a daddy! Get the TV cameras to hone in on him to capture his reaction to treasure forever! He will love it!
Do it over the phone. Its less nerve wracking that way. "I have something really important to tell you. Dont freak out but I'm pregnant"
nothing of this matter is ever easy first of all you have to consider what type of person he is! does he fly off the handle easily or is he pretty much laid back? anyway there is one very important issue at hand and that is your baby, wether he is happy or not you have a new life growing inside you this is you most important thing to consider you are going to be a mommy. this baby needs you for everything mosty his wellbeing. you always in this situation have to have a plan A and a plan B plan A is what happenns if he turns his back figure it all out in your mind the sensible way. plan B if he is happy you do it together like it should be. now to answer your question you tell him you need to spend some quality time with him because you would like to talk to him about a few things go to a place where there will be no interuptions. when you are alone tell him that their are some things that are going on with you that is going to change the rest of your lives and that you have been very concerned about it.but what is done is done tell him that in just a few months you will be giving birth to your son or daughter and i hope that you can be as happy about it as i am. if he goes nuts just tell him im very sorry you feel this way but this baby depends on me for its life.that you love him very much and if he needs time to think you will give him time to think otherwise you go planA comes in now your not so freaked out if he turns his back on you because youve already figured it out in your mind before you told him exactly what you were going to do hopefully he will love this little baby just as much as you and be very happy! god bless lastbreath...................

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Sure. In early pregnancy you can still do just about anything. Your doctor is the best person to ask, though. Yes you can pretty much resume normal activity as long as its not something that you could possibly hurt yourself or strain yourself. I think a riding lawn mower is much better than pushing one!