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When did you ladies get back to running after a vaginal birth?

Hiya - it’s been nearly 5 weeks now and I’m buzzing to run again. Wondering when you were feeling comfortable doing it and how the first run felt

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Gym buddy

Hey guys I’m looking for a swim/gym/ yoga buddy I need to stay active during my pregnancy and if I don’t have someone to go with I just won’t go !!!🥲😂😫

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Recommendations for ab exercises?

Hey! I work out a fair amount and recently got really worried that I could be exacerbating future diastasis recti by doing the wrong ab exercises. Does anyone have solid advice on what’s GOOD to do vs. BAD to do to avoid damage?

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Free Soul protein powder

Hello friends, I was wondering if anyone has taken/knows if Free Soul protein powder is safe to take in pregnancy? I am struggling to get enough protein in this third trimester so I thought this could be a good option! Thank you :)

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New friends🤍

Hi! I am looking to meet new girlfriends in the city and would love to plan a dinner or brunch in the next coming weeks for whenever works!!

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HHA

Does anyone know where someone can get free hha training in nyc ?

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Diastis Recti - Exercise plans?

Anyone else have it? Have you found any good exercise plans/pdfs to help?? Please share, thanks in advance x

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Sma alfamino

Has anyone had any positive experiences with alfamino? My little boy was on nutramigen and was doing okay but still had the huge eczema flare up, was being constantly sick and also still had questionable poop Doctor has now prescribed alfamino instead of nutramigen but all I’ve seen are people not getting on with...

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Exercise

I am 38+4 and just wondering how much exercise everyone is doing, how often are people using their ball? I'm walking my dog 30-45 minutes in the morning and again for 15-20 minutes in the evening plus bouncing on my ball for an hour or two a day. I know exercise is meant to be good and help bring on labour so I don...

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Hearing food up

Hi, Random question, when giving your little ones blended vegetables, do you heat it up? Thanks

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Vitamines as of 12 months?

What vitamines are you giving your toddler? We were advised to stop Formula once she turns 1. were you recommended any vitamines?

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toddler with anemia

My 18 month old has anemia. Any one else has an anemic toddler? She just started supplements. Any other tips?

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My parents favorite dishes cooked by me

My parents (Dad and mom) are both doctors and never have time to cook for themselves so I made them a few pans if their favorite foods.

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Ready To Start Running Postpartum?

Single leg squats are super important for returning to running because when you run your pelvic floor and core need to know how to support you while you’re on one leg. 🙌🏼 Want to make sure you are doing everything to reduce tearing during birth and speed of postpartum recovery so that you can get back to running?…

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Have you tried spaghetti squash?

It tastes so good.

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Working out 16 weeks

How do you ladies know if you are pushing yourself too hard in the gym? Xx

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