Question 1

a friend is getting married today, and wants me to wear a girdle because i am 28 weeks pregnant. is it safe for the baby at this stage?

Accepted Answer

Just say NO: I can't speak to the safety of the girdle. What I'd like to speak to is giving yourself permission to say NO. Your body is changing, as it should during pregnancy. Lack of support and judgment about your shape is not appropriate or acceptable.

Question 2

is it ok to wear heels while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tipping body won't > labor!

Question 3

can i wear adhesive bras while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can wear adhesive bras, but you will notice that your breasts may become more sensitive making it hurt more to remove them.  Also, the size of your breasts will change and adhesive bras stop working well for breasts larger than a c or d cup.

Question 4

should i wear a seatbelt when pregnant? how?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Seatbelt should be worn with lap belt below the belly across the hips; shoulder belt should cross between the breasts and to the side of the belly.  See the attached link to the march of dimes website for details.  http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/stayingsafe_seatbelts.html.

Question 5

is it important to wear a seatbelt while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely. Anyone in doubt of the benefits of wearing seat belts should check government sources and vital statistics data for more information, eg, national highway traffic safety administration. http://www.nhtsa.gov/.

Question 6

what can i wear when i'm pregnant and my body temperature seems to keep changing?

Accepted Answer

Breathable Layers: Unfortunately, there is no perfect solutio here.  I would, however, try and take some advice from the world of outdoor sports.  First, layer to allow for adjustments in temperatures as you go about your day.  Second, choose breathable materials to allow your body to regulate heat more effectively.  Finally, watch out for the extreme temperatures that can come in summer, espcially while pregnant.

Question 7

am 33 pregnant i am having issues with my tommy growth .i still wear the same size of cloths and my tommy looks small like a 3 months please help?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your doctor should measure your belly.  If you are measuring small, your doctor will order an ultrasound to check the growth of the baby. Hope this helps.

Question 8

can i wear an underwire bra while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A good supportive bra is a wonderful thing!  as long as they are comfortable, underwire bras are fine in pregnancy. There may come a time when the wires dig in or are uncomfortable. At that point you should change to something else.

Question 9

if i wear briefs will i be less likely to get someone pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: Tight or loos underwear has no effect on female fertility.  Males, on the other hand, can decrease sperm motility and production by over heating the testes.

Question 10

is it safe to wear makeup in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Yes, it's probably safe, especially if you're buying conventional products sold in stores.  On the other hand, no testing of the sort that would be necessary to absolutely prove the safety has been done.  It would not be ethical to, say, take a bunch of pregnant women and lather half of them with tons of makeup and the leave the other half untouched to compare the rate of birth defects.

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A friend is getting married today, and wants me to wear a girdle because i am 28 weeks pregnant. is it safe for the baby at this stage?

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Is it ok to wear heels while pregnant?

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Can i wear adhesive bras while pregnant?

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Should i wear a seatbelt when pregnant? how?

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Is it important to wear a seatbelt while pregnant?

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What can i wear when i'm pregnant and my body temperature seems to keep changing?

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Am 33 pregnant i am having issues with my tommy growth .i still wear the same size of cloths and my tommy looks small like a 3 months please help?

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Can i wear an underwire bra while pregnant?

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If i wear briefs will i be less likely to get someone pregnant?

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Is it safe to wear makeup in pregnancy?

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