Pregnancy/Baby Questions

Hi. I have a few questions that I hope someone here can answer.

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?

2. How old does a baby need to be before it is safe to take him/her on a plane?

3. Can you take a newborn baby into a theme park?

If I think of any more later I will post them here.

Thanks for your help!

P.S. - I can't believe it's been 10 months since I last posted here! It doesn't seem like that long!

Don't know if I can answer all of your questions but I will try!

1. The physio at the hospotal said after 6 weeks we could resume exercise assuming that we could so star jumps without weeing! I gues it also depends on the actual birth and how easy/hard it was.

2. No idea but I did read a sign at the airport that said you can't take babies under one week of age which makes me think you can take them if they are older.

3. I don't think there are ny rules about newborns in theme parks - just your discretion about how much sleep they will get and if the facilities are up to scratch

Hope this helps! We tooke our 7 month old to QLD recently and went to Seaworld - she slept in pram and we changed her on the grass (well on change mat and it was sunny!). I fed her where I felt like it!

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?

It took me a year!! :cryinglaugh: and now I am pg again!!!! And sorry, but your shape after a baby are NEVER the same as before ;) I weighed less than before my first pg, but my hips were much larger and I LOOKED more flabby ... and my breasts were much smaller.

Like Jordie said, I think it depends on the type of birth you had, when you can return to your normal routine. I think the standard is about six weeks and then only if you are up to it and after your six-week-visit your dr says it's ok. Then just watch yourself. If you will be breastfeeding, jumping and running might be a bit uncomfy, so doing other sport (walking, yoga) might not get the weight down as fast, kwim?? And I would advise to start slowly. Did you workout throughout your pregnancy??

You can start with gentle excersises straight away (the middies were telling me to start excersising pelvic floor and ab muscles on day 2). I am not fit at all, but I would think you can resume doing whatever as soon as you feel ready, after a VB. If you have a C/S it will likely be a different story.
One thing to be mindful of is whether heavy excersise will affect your milk production - I think with SOME women it does, though I'm not sure how common that is.
How long it takes you to get back in shape is totally individual. I could be wrong, but I would've thought if you were careful about putting on weight and kept up some level of fitness (whatever you could healthily manage) during your pg, you should be able to get back to normal quicker afterwards. Of course, as Nadine said, you may never go back to the way you were... But hey, you'll have a new little baby and so your life is changed permenantly (for the better of course!) anyway :)
About the plane thing, I'm not aware of an age limit generally speaking. It may depend on the particular airline's policy?
Re the theme park - do you have a sling or carrier? They are wonderful for taking a newborn out and about. It is up to you as to how comfortable you will be in that sort of environment though - it took me a while to get my head around having a baby and I don't think I would've been psychologically ready for a theme park until DD was a good few months old! But that's obviously a personal thing, and everyone's different.

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.

I've been told that breast feeding helps you to lose your pre-preg weight fairly quickly? Has anyone had, or not had this experience?

Sorry to hi-jack your thread Dan7!

are you serious ??? whos the maid ???

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I've been told that breast feeding helps you to lose your pre-preg weight fairly quickly? Has anyone had, or not had this experience?

Sorry to hi-jack your thread Dan7!

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Yes indeedy. I found this to be so. Also, of my friends who had vaginal versus c/s, the vaginal birthers seemed to lose abdominal weight quicker on average. GL Kristin.

Dan7 - I agree that a woman can have the same body as pre-pregnancy and for me it didn't even take that much work. Can obviously be quite individual though but definately achievable. I agree with the 6 week post baby timeframe (at least) before getting back to serious training. Most often, a 6 week examination is given by your Dr. anyway and this is a good time to check/ask such questions. You might also want to check out the threads on Body After Baby to get more information.

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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.

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You've completely lost me on that one.
Good on you for being positive - I do believe you can do it and wasn't trying to put a downer on you.
Kristin, IRT the bfeeding helping you lose weight, there was another thread about this recently... It helped me lose some kilos I think, but others will tell you it is a myth ;) Again, everyone is different and there are certainly no hard and fast rules when it comes to bodies.

I just want to say that it took me a year, because I only got back to the gym when dd was six months old and THEN it's darn hard mustering up the time and the energy to go to gym

Breastfeeding did not do much for me :dunno: Like Amy said, everyone is different.

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As for breastfeeding, that will be a decision the maid must make.

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I'm also lost on that comment :lol:

Maybe 'carer' is a more friendly term. Why are you lost? Do you need directions? I would also like to say that I am not pregnant nor will I ever be since I am a guy.

why the questions?

are you trolling?

Not sure what you mean by that but is there a problem with me coming on here and asking questions about pregnancy? I thought that's what the forum was for.

Did I read things right?? Did you call your wife/partner a "maid"?

Maybe if you explained what/who your questions relate to we would all understand a bit better!

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!!!:lol:

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!!:D

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

OMG, you are a guy :lol: No wonder I was confused. I'm really sorry for making assumptions - I assumed you were the one getting preggers and having a baby, that's why some of your comments baffled me (and yes, perhaps I do need directions on the 'maid/breastfeeding' issue... I'm still lost.)

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OMG, you are a guy

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LOL. Yes, it's true! The secret is out!

So what do you people think of these names for a girl?

Ashley
Lana
London
Madeline
Sky
Alexis
Michael
Kelly

I love Ashley and Lana. Not so crazy about Michael for a girl, or Sky.... Good luck! :)

Ashley - nice but I would spell it Ashlea (more feminine)
Lana - love it!
London - I think this name is trendy at the moment - but not sure if I like it.
Madeline - LOVE IT - so beautiful.
Sky - Maybe as a middle name.
Alexis - cute.
Michael - Is a boy's name.
Kelly - Not crazy on this one.

You could also spell Ashley - Ashleigh??

Just wanted to pop my head in and say - yes, you can get into top physical shape again after a baby, however, a woman might not look the same again, regardless of her fitness level. The stretchies aren't going away, regardless of how many sit-ups I do! Don't be expecting everything to be exactly the same.

Personally, I wouldn't want to go back to my pre-pregnancy shape!! After my first baby, sure I lost the weight pretty quickly (breastfeeding and walking everywhere!) - I had lost 17 of the 20kg I had put on within the first month ... but post-baby shape was curvy - I had hips that could hold up hipster jeans, and I had cleavage so wearing low cut tops wasn't a problem for me anymore! I was a dancer and therefore quite a petite woman pre-babies, but it was nice to become a curvy woman, and I totally embraced (and still do) the changes that child bearing brings to my body! :D

As for taking a newborn on a plane, I was under the assumption that most airlines prefer not to have babies under 2 months old on board .... but this could be a misconception on my part, perhaps it is the doctors who recommend not taking a baby under 2 months old on an aeroplane? :dunno: Sorry!

As others have said, you can take babies just about anywhere - it all depends on the baby's temperament and how settled they actually are ... we took our two kids to Movieworld (years ago before #3 and impending #4) when DD was 10months old, and she was quite alert and didn't cause too much of a fuss! I don't think I would have had the tolerance to do it any earlier!! :lol:

I think all of those names are nice, except Michael ... perhaps Michaela?

Do you think I was serious about Michael?

Yes. Were you not?

Yep. Are you aware of the idiotic names people actually give their children? You could quite easily be one of those people as far as we know. In addition, it is becoming popular to give girls 'traditional' male names now like Cameron, Reese, Brett and Hayden, so of course you will be taken seriously with Michael.

Oh lighten up. I would never call my daughter Michael. Oh, and Reese Witherspoon and Hayden Panettiere would like a word with you. I can see where you are coming from though. I know there are a lot of unique names going around but to be honest I am a fan of common names. My favorites from that list are probably Ashley and Lana but I do like the other ones too. I think Madeline is a cool name.

Please do not tell us to "lighten up" - you put it in your post.

I really don't feel the need to communicate on this post again as I believe that you are a little rude. Good luck to you and your family.

Okay, well I apologize if I have offended you.

I am sorry if I came across as being rude. I didn't mean to be. Anyway, what do you guys think about the name Andrea? How about Andrea Lana?

anyone know that that stretch mark cream is called that was on the Tyra Banks show? I can't seem to find it... anyone, please let me know..