Exercise, classes, resources? What have you started doing?

Question

This is my first pregnancy. I've stopped exercising because I was too scared to do a bad movement.
I have no idea what I should be doing to prepare myself, the lamaze(?) class, visiting the hospitals?
I'm pretty sure my obgyn isn't informing me enough.
I would love your opinion and your story on what you are doing or planning on doing to prepare you for this life long journey. I need some kind of direction :(

Answer

I reached out to a local midwife/doula business. I told them I couldn’t afford a doula but I’m interested in their childbirth classes and other classes they offer. I live In a rural town and our hospital also has birthing classes. Find out what hospitals your obgyn delivers in and call and request hospital tours. Also, if your obgyn isn’t compatible for you- you can definitely “shop” around. Buy the book “what to expect while expecting “. I’m going to be a first time mom, too, and this book has already taught me so much. It pretty much answers all your questions you listed as well. If you qualify for Wic or Medicaid and need assistance, then now would be the time to make your appointment. I understand your fear of exercising! I’m 14 weeks and have completely take it easy and I definitely don’t regret doing that. I plan to start walking a lap or two around my local park a few times a week after I pass 20 weeks.

Answer

I excercised before I think if you did it before your ok to carry on (obviously with doctors agreement) but I weight train numerous times a week and have a long walk or home each weekend as I sit down all day 5 days a week for my job so I still need to keep healthy and happy it helps me sleep and it will help with birth so even if you can get a swim or a walk in that's great. It's important to make sure your doing things in your own range and don't get out of breath you should be able to talk when you excersise good luck! Xx

Exercise, classes, resources? What have you started doing?

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