Specktra.Net - View Single Post

Ms. Z · 11-16-2007, 06:31 PM #5 (**permalink**)

1) Did you exercise regularly during pregnancy? No, regular things like walking, and I did sit-ups for the first 6 months . I did go skating and dancing a few times during the first trimester.
2) If yes, was it mild (light walking, etc) moderate (brisk walking/swimming, light weights whatever) or heavy (jogging/running, strength training etc)? Regular walking & sit-ups
3) Did the exercising help at all during pregnancy with physical complaints (soreness, back trouble, nausea, etc be specific)? I didn’t have any physical complaints (unless you count crying about stretch marks on my hips)
4) Did you go into labour on, before or after your due date? I went into labor exactly the day the doctor predicted.
5) Did you give birth naturally, assisted (forceps, episiotomy, etc) or by c-section? They had to use forceps because I was tired and to scared to push hard enough
6) How long were you in labour, was the delivery quick or slow? I was in labor for over 12 hours, but I had no pain (the contractions were monitored with a machine because I could not feel them)
7) How long were you in hospital (if you were in the hospital)? 3 days
8) Did you receive any analgesics or anesthetics? I did insist on a epidural before I gave birth because although I didn’t feel the contractions, I was sure I was going to feel a baby coming out of me
9) How soon afterwards did you feel "back to normal"? Except for the extra weight and that breast milk leakage, I felt fine physically after a couple of weeks but it took me several months to get rid of the PPD.
10) Did you return to pre-pregnancy size/fitness level (and if yes how long did it take?) NO, NEVER! I kept 20 pounds that I could not get rid of with exercising and my busy lifestyle.