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Pregnancy Activities and Exercises

Questions pertaining to the instruction of, safety, etc. exercise or activities during pregnancy to prevent any unknown risks.

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Why is it breathing is difficult when you are pregnant?

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Asked by Wiki User

if youre in your 2nd trimester the baby is high and pushing on your lungs and diaphragm, making it hard to breathe normally

What are the risks involved with prolonged exercise during pregnancy?

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Asked by Wiki User

If you say prolonged you have to tell what you start with. Exercise during pregnancy is recommended and healthy just like when you are not pregnant. Women jog, do yoga, swim etc all the way through the pregnancy.

Can doing somersaults while pregnant hurt the baby?

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Asked by Wiki User

YES! You can be damaging the baby a lot. Especially if you fall. I strongly recommend you stay off of the tumbling mats while pregnant! Not only is the baby at risk, but you could also hurt yourself!

How can you prevent feet from extensive sweating due to standing or walking for long periods?

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Asked by Wiki User

use anti-perspirant/deoderant it will work the same on your feet as under your arms.

Never wear runners as they make your feet sweat. Wear good leather shoes. If you are a woman try not to wear pantyhose (keeps the skin from breathing) and if you are a man or woman and wear socks make sure they are cotton socks and don't have a cotton blend.

Bathe your feet in Epsom Salts every night (perhaps when you are watching TV) and as the other poster said .. you can use a mild deoderant or Gold's foot powder.

ANSWER:Get shoes or boots that breathe. They have sewed in holes on the sides to aide in air flow. Dont wear cotton socks, wear wool socks, even in the summer. Wool pulls moisture away from the skin and lets it evaporate. Cotton just makes a wet blanket. Talk to a shoe specialist about this.

Can a pregnant woman go to gym?

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In schools and the like- and Gym classes are nearly always- Gender-separate- she would probably be excused from any normal heavy stuff. However there are specific physical exercises designed for pregnant women, sometimes called Kegel exercises, This being a German word for Keg-like or Ball Bearings. Consult your Gynecologist.

What is a good prenatal exercise for relieving lower back pain?

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Put your palms flat to the wall, your feet on the floor and flat together. Push against the wall as you push yourself against the wall as if doing a push up against the wall.

If you find gentle excercise not to be effective, try a relatively hot bath or a hot water bottle applied to the lower back.

Is it ok to ride a motorcycle while 7 weeks pregnant?

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Its not adviseable. Besides the risk to yourself, you must consider the person inside you. Speaking purely on terms of fluid mechanics, any motion is greatly exaggerated inside the womb. A simple bump in the road may seem mild to you, but imaing if you were floating aound in a liquid environment when that bump occurred.

Can you get pregnant if sperm is washed off immediately?

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No, you can't. This is an awkward question, but, you did not let the sperm "settle" itself too much. Therefore, it couldn't get it to make a baby.

Is it safe to fly in first trimester of pregnancy?

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It's generally safe to fly until late in your pregnancy. Your doctor can tell you about your particular situation, but--as a general rule--most advise women not to fly during the last month of pregnancy.

Can you paint your nursery while pregnant?

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I wouldn't paint anything while pregnate no matter what stage of pregnancy you are in....It is not good on the health of the baby, or at least I have allways heard to never paint,or be around sprays or anything while pregnate...its hazordous for the baby....

AnswerThere are certain paints that you can use! Your local paint stores should be aware of which ones you can and can't use. I do know that there are very few that are safe but they are out there!!! Home Depot sells "Behr" paint. You can use that! AnswerYou will want to ask for a paint that has low VOCs. These are the toxic chemicals contained in paints and other household products that can "offgas" into the air- they are essentially toxic fumes. Be sure to use a water based (latex) paint with low VOCs, and supply as much fresh air as possible to the area being painted. Consult your physician before painting during pregnancy. It only takes a phone call!

Is it safe to mow grass if you are 32 weeks' pregnant?

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Asked by Wiki User

You don't have to live in a plastic bubble or baby yourself, but for the first 3 - 4 months you should be very careful about lifting things too heavy. Straining is a no-no. It shouldn't hurt you to mow the lawn as long as you have an electric lawn mower, but gas mowers can be heavy and if the mower hits something or goes on it's side you may just strain yourself. If in doubt, don't do it! Congratulations Marcy

Can you still go to braces appoiments while pregnant?

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Asked by Wiki User

Sure. You're not eating anything you aren't supposed to or doing an activity you're not supposed to do while pregnant. As always, if you want to be extra sure then ask your doctor.

If your pregnant can you lift heavy things?

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Asked by Wiki User

No,but due to body changes such as ligament softening and differences in balance it can be dangerous. Try not to lift more than 20-25% of the weight you felt comfortable with before becoming pregnant, and when lifting use your knees not your back.

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Please do not lift anything while pregnant. You should even restrict the times you lift other children you may have. If you must lift, use your knees not your back and stomach.

Lifting will NOT cause a miscarriage but as the pregnancy hormones soften all the ligaments it is very easy to hurt yourself, NOT the baby.

Will flying when 6 weeks pregnant be ok?

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You can. Some airlines require a doctors note stating your in good health and so is the baby (some women with babies that have complications should def. talk to their doctor first). You can fly up to 20 days before your due date. Totally safe and many women do it. Every hour walk in the isle (for cirrculation reasons) and drink plenty of water. Ask for a set next to the isle because they seem to be more roomy (seeing as how we have a hard time getting comfy). Enjoy your flight!!! :-)

If you do ab crunches while pregnant will it harm your unborn baby?

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Asked by Wiki User

doing crunches while pregnant doesnt make sense, you can do pelvic tilts, swim, walk, dont do vigorous excercises, as your uterus expands 15x its size, you wont be able to control your tummy, the only time you'll really feel those muscles is in contractions such as braxton hicks...there are pregnancy sites that have different excercises for pregnancy, you can even ask your doctor what excercises are right for you, take child birth classes also

Can it harm the baby if you exercise before you know you're pregnant?

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Low impact exercise, Yoga, Tai-Chi, walking, swimming etc is ok. It is important for both you and for the baby for you to maintain fitness and flexibility during pregnancy.

But never do excessive exercise or else you might risk your fetus.

Take moderation exercise.

Is carrot juice is good for you want to get pregnant?

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yes carrot juice is good for eyesight and skin and etc but its not good for diabetics but should conselt a doctor .

as i know it helps reduice eyesight

Will your doctor know if you are sniffing the Oxycontin?

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Oxycontin effects are respiratory depression,other common ones is constipation,nausea,sedation,dizziness,vomiting,headache,dry mouth,sweating and weakness.Taking a large single dose of an opioid could cause severe respiratory depression that can lead to death.(short term effects)(long term effects) Chronic use of opioids can result in tolerance for drugs,which means that users must take higher doses to achieve same initial effects.Long term use can lead to physical dependence and addiction-the body adapts to the presence of the drug,and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped.Properly managed medical use of pain relievers is safe and rarely causes clinical addiction,defined as compulsive often uncontrollable use of drugs.Taken as prescribed, opioids can be used to manage pain effectively.

Can you ride rides at Disneyland while pregnant?

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Asked by Wiki User

Sure, if you are going to give birth to a milk shake!!

C'mon - get real - While pregnant, certain precautions have to take place to prevent injury of your internal organs and the development of the fetus. This is one of the inconveniences of pregnancy ... wait until after your child is born, then resume all the activities you missed out on.

Does tight clothes affect the baby?

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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.

Is cepacol safe for pregnant women?

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Zicam is pretty safe but there is a contraversy about the fact that this medicine is causing the loss of smell also if you or your baby are allergic to Zinc or have any sensitivity to it then you should not take it at all.

How do you speed up contractions?

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Asked by Wiki User

You can speed up contraction thru increasing the oxytocin rate as prescribed by the doctor, nipple stimulation and clitoral stimulation.