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So now that I am slouching in front of a computer screen at work for most of the day

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Gingerbear · 21/12/2006 14:18

They won't let me out on site - too risky apparently.
My back is aching and my bump is resting on the desk. I am sure the lentil weavers would frown at my lack of activity for one in a such pregnant state.
What can I do to make sure my posture is correct and more importantly help me stay fit for this pregnancy?

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Miaou · 21/12/2006 14:27

Make sure your chair is adjusted properly to give your back adequate support. If you are short (like me) you might need to use a footstool to keep your legs supported.

Walk around as much as you possibly can - go to the loo every hour even if you don't need to; offer to make cups of tea for everyone in the office (!); wander off to do some photocopying then remember a bit more you need to do in a few minutes' time: anything to keep active and keep your circulation going!

Do you get a long enough lunchbreak/work close enough to go swimming during the day? Great way to keep fit and active and increase your stamina for labour.

Gingerbear · 21/12/2006 14:33

Good point Miaou - I am a shortarse so will ask for a footstool.
We have half an hour officially for lunch, but as we work flexitime, I can squeeze in a 20 minute walk.
Local aquanatal classes are helpfully at 11am, so I will start swimming in the evenings after Christmas. (Have been meaning to do this for ages!)

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Miaou · 21/12/2006 14:36

I swam religiously throughout my three previous pregnancies (only once a week) and I swear it really made a difference when it came to labour. I worked up to 40 lengths in under 40 minutes, then back down to 30 as I got nearer to term. Sadly I live too far from a swimming pool to do it this time round so it will have to be power walking for me!

Gingerbear · 21/12/2006 14:40

Before DD I used to swim 3/4 times a week (Oh the joys of not requiring babysitters!) It is a great exercise for PG isn't it? no worry about muscle strain and you don't care that you look like a whale in the water.
Shame about your lack of local pool. Can't you crack the ice on a local loch?

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Miaou · 21/12/2006 14:50

pmsl! Er - no

They are building a pool at Craignure (Mull) - which I can see from my house (Craignure that is, not the pool)! But sadly it won't be finished in time for me to use it before this one makes an appearance - boohoo.

Gingerbear · 21/12/2006 14:54

Craignure - I had no idea where that was, so I googled it. It looks lovely. Very touristic.
Can't you book in some training sessions with Josie Jump in Tobermory? lol.

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Miaou · 21/12/2006 15:00

lol at Josie Jump! I'm actually on the mainland here - the little yellow square down and to the right is Craignure - so not far away.

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