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hypnobirthing anyone?
I am 28 weeks pregnant with baby # 3 and I just got a book and CD on hypnobirthing- The Mongan Method. I am halfway through the book and i listened to the CD the last 3 nights and i fell asleep as soon as it ended. I wanted to know if anyone has used this method or any hypnobirthing method in past births and what your…
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hungry all the time!
To those who breastfeed, do u find that you are hungry all the time? If yes, what do u do? I found it easier to eat healthy and stay within my calorie goals while pregnant then now while breastfeeding. All i want to do all day is eat! Any advice would be appreciated!
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Pumping room in college
I am not up to there yet but I am wondering where i will be able to pump milk for my baby when i go back to college after I have the baby. I really don't want to have to do it in a bathroom stall but i may not have another option. I am in a CUNY college and i don't know if they have a designated room for pumping. Any…
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Exerecise Postpartum
I am not up to there yet but I was wondering if anyone had any experiences they could share. I was working out doing ''the 30 day shred'' for 9 months before I got pregnant and then i switched to ''body by trimester'' by Joy southworth once I got pregnant. I hope to continue working out till I give birth. I know that…
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Exerecise Postpartum
I am not up to there yet but I was wondering if anyone had any experiences they could share. I was working out doing ''the 30 day shred'' for 9 months before I got pregnant and then i switched to ''body by trimester'' by Joy southworth once I got pregnant. I hope to continue working out till I give birth. I know that…
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water add-ins
So due to landing in the hospital yesterday after not feeling my baby move, having contractions and blacking out at 20 weeks pregnant. I was told that it was caused by dehydration and I have to make sure to drink enough. I just find it hard to drink water when i am not really feeling thirsty. I know if it would be flavored…
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Exercise Postpartum
I am not up to there yet but I was wondering if anyone had any experiences they could share. I was working out doing ''the 30 day shred'' for 9 months before I got pregnant and then i switched to ''body by trimester'' by Joy southworth once I got pregnant. I hope to continue working out till I give birth. I know that…
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heart rate monitors and pregnancy
I just got myself my first hrm, a polar ft4 and I am really enjoying it. I am 19 weeks pregnant and I was wondering if that affects the accuracy of the hrm since during pregnancy your resting heart rate is 5-10 bpm higher then when your not pregnant. Also I cant figure out how to set up the feature that allows you to keep…
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Staying on track over the upcoming holidays
I am looking forward to the holidays however with all the meals and good food around I am worried about gaining a lot of weight. Also being that we are still a young couple we eat most of the meals by others( parents, in-laws etc) so I am not in control over the menu. Any tips or advice on how to stay on track over the…
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Nursing externships in NYC
I am a new RN with an Associates degree and would like to do an externship to gain experience. Anyone know of any in new york city?
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sesame chicken recipe please!
I am looking for a crispy batter fried chicken with a sauce containing any combination of the following: soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, duck sauce, honey and sesame seeds. I dont have ingredients like sesame oil or sherry and dont want to go out and buy them just for this recipe. I just want something simple and tasty with…
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weight gain help!
I have been trying to stay within my calorie goals for the most part. I do 9go o6ver on my calories about once a week. I do an exercise DVD about 4-5 times a week and walk the other days. Up until week 10 I gained about 2 lbs but since then in about 5 weeks I gained 8 lbs and I dont know what i am doing wrong/ different. I…
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size XXL to small nsv!
Testing this out.... Here are some pics of my progress so far. I have gone from being pregnant, to a size XXL, to now a size small. I have been working hard all summer to lose weight and get in shape. My kids are now 20 months and 5 months old. I got here my eating healthy and doing exercise. I just finished 'the 30 day…
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nursing sports bra
I would like to get a good sports bra for when i work out but since I am nursing a baby I would rather wear a nursing bra. Is there such a thing as a nursing sports bra or do i just have to get a regular sports bra. Any recommendations on a good sports bra for a larger chested woman?
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Any nursing students here?
Hi I am a nursing student in a 2 yr associates degree program. I just completed one yr and have the summer off. I have 2 kids, an 18mo and a 3mo. I am trying to lose weight and get in shape this summer.
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Anyone here have kids while they were in nursing school?
To those of you who either had small children at home while you were in nursing school or like me, gave birth during nursing school, how did u manage with maternity leave, child care and/ or juggling schoolwork and taking care of your children.? Any advice and tips would be appreciated.
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Weight loss stopping. Am I eating too little?
I am on day 6 of the 30 day shred and this week all I lost was 0.2 lbs. I did lose an inch off each my waist, hips and arms. I don't eat back my exercise cals and I also don't eat the extra 500 cals that I am allowed as a full time breastfeeding mom. So do I need to up my calorie intake in order to see the numbers on the…
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I got through day 1 of the 30 day shred!
I bought the 30 day shred dvd a few weeks ago. The first time i tried it out i couldn't manage to finish the first workout (level 1) Now seeing the great results that people on MFP had with the 30 day shred, i decided to give it another try. So today i managed to get through the entire workout!However, I need support and…
