Posts by ruralrabbit

Hi, I haven't posted much...but wanted to weigh in.  I've been using an SI (SacroIliac) Belt on and off during this pregnancy and it's been a lifesaver for my hips and hip related issues.  I used it after my first pregnancy 2...

Sounds like you're doing a lot of stuff right.  How is your protein intake?  Hydration?  I've found those two things make a big difference for me (both in this and my last pregnancy).  It's hard sometimes because...

Newbie here.  :)   Before DS (22 months) I did a lot of teaching group fitness and personal training, now working out at home, mostly, these days.  DVD's in my living room while DS eats his breakfast and watches...

Just wanted to weigh in on the heart rate/exercise stuff...ACOG used to recommend keeping your heart rate to 145 or so when exercising while pregnant, but that's no longer the case.  As long as there's no impact involved (skiing,...

Thought maybe this would be a good place to introduce myself.  I'm new to the mothering.com community, but was a big fan of the magazine.    Name: Joli Weeks/Days along:  Just over 5 weeks (EDD May...