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anyone else have food issues before being pregnant? How do you deal with the constant feeling of being fat and fear of gaining too much weight?
unless you have actually went through this don't answer because you have NO IDEA what it is like.
Answer
I understand exactly what you are going through. I used to be extremely overweight and lost 100 pounds a few years ago. Now I'm 14 weeks pregnant and terrified of getting fat again.
I wish I could tell you some magic way to make yourself feel better about it but there really isn't one. I try to eat healthfully and only add about 200 calories a day to my regular diet as my doctor says that's about how much the baby needs. I have several prenatal exercise videos and go for long walks every night. All of that helps but it is really hard when all I seem to crave is cake and doughnuts. I feel like such a cow whenever I give in.
I just try to tell myself that exercising, eating healthfully and taking good care of myself is the best thing I can do for my baby. And things are getting easier. At first I was panicked at the idea of gaining weight but so far I have only gained a couple of pounds and it's kind of exciting to look at my belly getting round and knowing that my little one is growing in there.
Best of luck to you. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to e-mail me.
I understand exactly what you are going through. I used to be extremely overweight and lost 100 pounds a few years ago. Now I'm 14 weeks pregnant and terrified of getting fat again.
I wish I could tell you some magic way to make yourself feel better about it but there really isn't one. I try to eat healthfully and only add about 200 calories a day to my regular diet as my doctor says that's about how much the baby needs. I have several prenatal exercise videos and go for long walks every night. All of that helps but it is really hard when all I seem to crave is cake and doughnuts. I feel like such a cow whenever I give in.
I just try to tell myself that exercising, eating healthfully and taking good care of myself is the best thing I can do for my baby. And things are getting easier. At first I was panicked at the idea of gaining weight but so far I have only gained a couple of pounds and it's kind of exciting to look at my belly getting round and knowing that my little one is growing in there.
Best of luck to you. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to e-mail me.
what happens during pregnancy, labor and birth?
xandri87
what happens when you're in labor at the hospital and you have to go to the bathroom?
is it common to urinate or defacate (poo) on the table?
does it hurt more with a c-section as opposed to natural birth?
does it hurt after birth and for how long?
what are the most common things to happen during pregnancy, labor and birth?
does it hurt as bad as people say really? (theres no worse pain in the world)
how many times do they take your blood?
When do they hook you up to a IV and when do they ask you if you want an epideral?
What are the dangers of having an epideral and what does it do?
Can the husband go in with you right away or do you need to request it?
If you don't get an epideral and it hurts too bad can you get other pain medication, how well does it work and what kinds can you get? ie; do they give it to you in a shot?
how many times should you see the doctor when you are pregnant?
What ever questions you can answer would be a big help. Thank you.
Answer
Please watch the movies listed here, there are a ton of pregnancy videos that will really help you!
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/symptoms-of-pregnancy/PR00102
http://www.4woman.gov/pregnancy/index.cfm
Best site ever for pregnancy!
Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy: Things you might notice before you start prenatal care
Could you be pregnant? Before you test, read this list of classic clues.
Are you pregnant? The proof is really in the pregnancy test. But you may suspect â or hope â that you're expecting, even before you miss a period, if you experience one or more of the following signs and symptoms of pregnancy. These early clues may begin in the first few weeks after conception.
Tender, swollen breasts or nipples
One of the first physical changes of pregnancy is a change in the way your breasts feel. They may feel tender, tingly or sore. Or they may feel fuller and heavier. As early as two weeks after conception, your breasts start to grow and change in preparation for producing milk. The primary cause of these changes is increased production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Changes in your breasts are often most dramatic when you're pregnant for the first time.
Fatigue
Many women feel wiped out during pregnancy, especially in the early stages. This may be nature's way of persuading moms-to-be to take extra naps, in preparation for the sleepless nights ahead. But there's also a physical reason for fatigue.
During the early weeks of pregnancy, your body is working hard â pumping out hormones and producing more blood to carry nutrients to your baby. To accommodate this increased blood flow, your heart pumps harder and faster. Plus, progesterone is a natural central nervous system depressant, so high levels of this hormone may make you sleepy. In addition, the possibility of pregnancy can bring about a range of feelings and concerns that may sap your energy and disturb sleep.
Slight bleeding or cramping
Some women experience a small amount of spotting or bleeding very early in pregnancy, about 10 to 14 days after fertilization. Known as implantation bleeding, it happens when the fertilized egg first attaches to the lining of the uterus. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a usual period and doesn't last long.
Many women also experience cramping very early in pregnancy as the uterus begins to enlarge. These cramps are similar to menstrual cramps.
Nausea with or without vomiting
Morning sickness is one of the telltale signs of early pregnancy. Most women feel some sickness around four to eight weeks of pregnancy, but the queasiness can begin as early as two weeks after conception.
Although nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is commonly called morning sickness, it can occur at any time of the day. It seems to stem from the rapidly rising levels of estrogen produced by the placenta and the fetus. These hormones cause the stomach to empty somewhat more slowly, which could be part of the problem. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so a variety of odors â such as foods cooking, coffee, perfume or cigarette smoke â can trigger nausea.
Food aversions or cravings
Turning up your nose at certain foods is often the first hint that you're pregnant. Even the smell of some foods may cause a wave of nausea in early pregnancy. One study suggests that pregnant women experience a unique aversion to coffee in the early weeks of pregnancy. Meat, dairy products and spicy foods are other common objects of repulsion.
Food cravings are common, too. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes. Pregnant women typically find that their food tastes change somewhat, especially in the first trimester, when hormones have the strongest impact.
Frequent urination
Many pregnant women find themselves running to the bathroom more often than usual. During the first trimester of pregnancy, this is caused by the enlarging uterus pushing on your bladder.
Headaches
If you're pregnant, you may be troubled by frequent, mild headaches. Early in pregnancy, headaches may be the result of increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes.
Constipation
Constipation is another common early indication of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes digestion to slow down, so food passes more slowly through the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to constipation.
Mood swings
You're a no-nonsense kind of woman â so what's with this crying over Hallmark commercials? The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Swings in your mood, from bliss to deep gloom, also are common, especially in the first trimester.
Faintness and dizziness
It's common for pregnant women to be lightheaded or dizzy. These sensations usually result from circulatory changes as your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure drops. Early in pregnancy, faint feelings may also be triggered by low blood sugar.
Raised basal body temperature
Your basal body temperature (BBT) is your oral temperature when you first wake up in the morning. This temperature spikes slightly soon after ovulation and remains at that level until your next period. If you've been charting your BBT to determine when you ovulate, its continued elevation for more than two weeks may mean you're pregnant. In fact, BBT stays elevated throughout your pregnancy.
Are you really pregnant?
Unfortunately, these signs and symptoms aren't unique to pregnancy. Some can indicate that you're getting sick or that your period is about to start. And, conversely, you can be pregnant without ever experiencing these symptoms.
Still, if you notice any of the tip-offs on this list, make plans to take a home pregnancy test, especially if you're not keeping track of your menstrual cycle or if it varies widely from one month to the next. Also take extra good care of yourself. You just might be taking care for two.
http://www.teenwire.com/infocus/2003/if-20030514p178-pregnant.php
Videos about childbirth, pregnancy, and parenting, birth control.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGT5wLTQeSg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwQiZBgCDjE
http://www.youtube.com/results?search=childbirth%20birth&sort=video_avg_rating
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=childbirth
http://video.yahoo.com/video/search?p=childbirth&x=30&y=16
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=parenting
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=teen+pregnancy
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5048185419106590466&q=birth+control
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5085187650154662430&q=birth+control+is%3Afree
Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
·Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
·For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
·Call or contact your local Health Department.
Please watch the movies listed here, there are a ton of pregnancy videos that will really help you!
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/symptoms-of-pregnancy/PR00102
http://www.4woman.gov/pregnancy/index.cfm
Best site ever for pregnancy!
Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy: Things you might notice before you start prenatal care
Could you be pregnant? Before you test, read this list of classic clues.
Are you pregnant? The proof is really in the pregnancy test. But you may suspect â or hope â that you're expecting, even before you miss a period, if you experience one or more of the following signs and symptoms of pregnancy. These early clues may begin in the first few weeks after conception.
Tender, swollen breasts or nipples
One of the first physical changes of pregnancy is a change in the way your breasts feel. They may feel tender, tingly or sore. Or they may feel fuller and heavier. As early as two weeks after conception, your breasts start to grow and change in preparation for producing milk. The primary cause of these changes is increased production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Changes in your breasts are often most dramatic when you're pregnant for the first time.
Fatigue
Many women feel wiped out during pregnancy, especially in the early stages. This may be nature's way of persuading moms-to-be to take extra naps, in preparation for the sleepless nights ahead. But there's also a physical reason for fatigue.
During the early weeks of pregnancy, your body is working hard â pumping out hormones and producing more blood to carry nutrients to your baby. To accommodate this increased blood flow, your heart pumps harder and faster. Plus, progesterone is a natural central nervous system depressant, so high levels of this hormone may make you sleepy. In addition, the possibility of pregnancy can bring about a range of feelings and concerns that may sap your energy and disturb sleep.
Slight bleeding or cramping
Some women experience a small amount of spotting or bleeding very early in pregnancy, about 10 to 14 days after fertilization. Known as implantation bleeding, it happens when the fertilized egg first attaches to the lining of the uterus. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a usual period and doesn't last long.
Many women also experience cramping very early in pregnancy as the uterus begins to enlarge. These cramps are similar to menstrual cramps.
Nausea with or without vomiting
Morning sickness is one of the telltale signs of early pregnancy. Most women feel some sickness around four to eight weeks of pregnancy, but the queasiness can begin as early as two weeks after conception.
Although nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is commonly called morning sickness, it can occur at any time of the day. It seems to stem from the rapidly rising levels of estrogen produced by the placenta and the fetus. These hormones cause the stomach to empty somewhat more slowly, which could be part of the problem. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so a variety of odors â such as foods cooking, coffee, perfume or cigarette smoke â can trigger nausea.
Food aversions or cravings
Turning up your nose at certain foods is often the first hint that you're pregnant. Even the smell of some foods may cause a wave of nausea in early pregnancy. One study suggests that pregnant women experience a unique aversion to coffee in the early weeks of pregnancy. Meat, dairy products and spicy foods are other common objects of repulsion.
Food cravings are common, too. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes. Pregnant women typically find that their food tastes change somewhat, especially in the first trimester, when hormones have the strongest impact.
Frequent urination
Many pregnant women find themselves running to the bathroom more often than usual. During the first trimester of pregnancy, this is caused by the enlarging uterus pushing on your bladder.
Headaches
If you're pregnant, you may be troubled by frequent, mild headaches. Early in pregnancy, headaches may be the result of increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes.
Constipation
Constipation is another common early indication of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes digestion to slow down, so food passes more slowly through the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to constipation.
Mood swings
You're a no-nonsense kind of woman â so what's with this crying over Hallmark commercials? The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Swings in your mood, from bliss to deep gloom, also are common, especially in the first trimester.
Faintness and dizziness
It's common for pregnant women to be lightheaded or dizzy. These sensations usually result from circulatory changes as your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure drops. Early in pregnancy, faint feelings may also be triggered by low blood sugar.
Raised basal body temperature
Your basal body temperature (BBT) is your oral temperature when you first wake up in the morning. This temperature spikes slightly soon after ovulation and remains at that level until your next period. If you've been charting your BBT to determine when you ovulate, its continued elevation for more than two weeks may mean you're pregnant. In fact, BBT stays elevated throughout your pregnancy.
Are you really pregnant?
Unfortunately, these signs and symptoms aren't unique to pregnancy. Some can indicate that you're getting sick or that your period is about to start. And, conversely, you can be pregnant without ever experiencing these symptoms.
Still, if you notice any of the tip-offs on this list, make plans to take a home pregnancy test, especially if you're not keeping track of your menstrual cycle or if it varies widely from one month to the next. Also take extra good care of yourself. You just might be taking care for two.
http://www.teenwire.com/infocus/2003/if-20030514p178-pregnant.php
Videos about childbirth, pregnancy, and parenting, birth control.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGT5wLTQeSg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwQiZBgCDjE
http://www.youtube.com/results?search=childbirth%20birth&sort=video_avg_rating
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=childbirth
http://video.yahoo.com/video/search?p=childbirth&x=30&y=16
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=parenting
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=teen+pregnancy
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5048185419106590466&q=birth+control
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5085187650154662430&q=birth+control+is%3Afree
Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
·Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
·For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
·Call or contact your local Health Department.
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