Pregnancy/Baby Questions

[Pretty Butterfly]

I may be off base here, but at the moment I can only think that maybe with the "carer" comment you might be gay, and hence the "carer" will be feeding bub??

Not many men would come into a mainly womens forum and refer to their partner as a maid, thats all!!!

It just does seem a strange few questions. And it is a bit off putting to say that YES it is acheivable to get back into pre preg state. Metobolically our bodies change, and all the diet and exercise in the world can sometimes leave you with a few kilos spare forever!!! It really doesn't just refect the work put in.

Will be interested to know where you are coming from hon!!

[Aimz]

I also found the forceful weight loss comments slighty off putting...

Every woman is different - she will lose her pregnancy weight at her own pace - it won't happen over night and I'm sure she will have plenty more important things to worry about once her baby is born.

[Dan7]

So you think I am gay yet I am asking questions about how fast a woman can get back into shape after having a baby? How does that make any sense? Also, a carer/maid is a hired help who may look after someone's baby. I'm not trying to cause a stir here, just simply asking some innocent questions. I am sincerely sorry if I have confused or offended anyone in the process.

[Jac]

From your ogininal post you sounded to me like you genuinely had some questions you were interested in having answered so I have no idea why people are questioning your motives TBH. I personally don't care why you what to know about getting back into shape ect. after pregnancy as they are reasonable questions to me. People can be quick to judge when really it should matter what your circumstances are.

And with regard to your comment about that fact that you CAN get back into shape after baby, no arguements here.

[Aimz]

Sorry Dan - I was just a little confused as the questions seemed pretty random i.e. theme parks etc.

So can you tell us a little more about yourself, when you and your partner are due etc? Your previous posts indicate that the woman you are talking about is an athete (or similar) and this is where your questions stem from.

I guess a bit more information would help us understand.

[Pretty Butterfly]

Dan.. You certainly didn't offend, I just didn't know where you were coming from!!

Comments like "why are you lost?""do you need directions?" and "How does that make any sense" are defensive and not too polite thats all. If you were gay, you would very obviously need a surrogate mummy, so there is no need to be rude, thats all.

Jac... I hope you weren't refering to me being judgemental, because I certianly did not judge. He infered that the "maid" will decide whether to breastfeed or not, not the "mum", hence my confusion, thats all. Simply asking is NOT judging.

[~Raven~]

To answer your questions Dan7

1. How long should a woman rest for after giving birth before resuming activities such as sports, etc. she was involved in prior to falling pregnant?
That would depend on factors such as how difficult the birth was and how her individual recover goes. It is reccommended that 6 weeks is needed for the body to heal and not to do things too strenuous during that time. Me personally, I wouldn't consider too much strenuous but my cousins girlfriend played a full game of netball 4 weeks after her bub was born!

2. How old does a baby need to be before it is safe to take him/her on a plane?
Don't know on that one. Perhaps the airline companies would be able to advise you there.

3. Can you take a newborn baby into a theme park?
You can take a newborn baby almost anywhere. They are very portable in the early days and depending on how settled they are may only wake for a feed.

How long after giving birth should a woman wait before going back to her regular pre-pregnancy workout/fitness routine? Also, does anyone know how long it would take for a woman to get back into shape after having a baby?
Again I would say it depends on the type of delivery she had and how she is feeling. It took me 6 - 12 months to get back to my pre baby body.

No way! Getting back in top shape is achievable! Physical shape after having a baby CAN and WILL be the same as before if the work is put in. As for breastfeeding, that will be a decision the maid must make.
This is true but placing pressure on your partner is not a good idea. It will happen and for some it is easier than others. It's best to forget about that stuff and enjoy the baby rather than feeling pressure to get back "into shape". Remember that it's not just losing weight. A womans pelvic bones and ribcage expand and they usually don't return to the same position. Even though I weigh 5 kilos less than my pre pregnancy days I am a size bigger. Saying physical shape CAN and WILL be the same as before if the work is put in is not right and very unrealistic!

Where can I find a maid/carer that will breastfeed my baby! Wetnurses are in short supply over here. Perhaps you are not in Australia?