Bump Abbreviations
Check-In Posts
Facebook Group
Is my face wash safe?
How much caffeine is safe?
Exercise During Pregnancy
Signatures
How do I edit my siggy?
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| Click on the small grey head on the upper right side after you have logged into The Bump. You can also access the page to update your siggy here. |
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| A pop-down window will appear. Click on Preferences. |
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| On the left side, below your screen name, you'll see the above list. Click on Signature Settings. |
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| The next page will have this box to update your signature. Enter the text you want in your signature and hit save. |
How do I add a picture to my siggy?
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| On the page you edit your siggy, click on the little picture icon (as seen above). |
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| A pop-down window will appear. Enter the URL of the picture you want in your siggy. The URL shown is one of the April Moms badges. If you want to add a picture from your computer, add to a website like Tinypic, Shutterfly, or Photobucket first. Those websites will then give you a URL to enter into this box. |
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| Don't forget to save! |
How do I add a ticker to my siggy?
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| On the signature edit page, click on the Show Source icon (shown above). Copy and paste the code for the ticker into the box. |
Bump Abbreviations
The official bump abbreviations site it here.
Check-In Posts
Several check-in posts are run each week for the board to be involved with. Here is a list of the check-ins run daily/weekly.
Symptom Check-in (Daily) - Share/vent about the symptoms you are experiencing.
Pregnant after a Loss (PgAL) Check-in (Monday) - A check-in for moms who have experienced loss prior to this one.
WTF Wednesdays (Wednesdays) - Vent about what is bothering you right now!
Hump Day Bump Day (HDBD) (Wednesdays) - Time to show off your baby bumps!
Unpopular Opinions (UO) (Thursdays) - Share your unpopular opinions.
Flame Free Friday Confessions (FFFC) (Fridays) - Confess anything you want here.
Facebook Group
The board has decided to wait to create a Facebook group until we are further in our pregnancy journeys and know each other better.
Is my face wash safe?
Acne in pregnancy is caused by an increased level of progesterone and fluid retention. Two ingredients to be cautious of in your topical acne wash are beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) and salicylic acid. Check the ingredients of your face wash to make sure it doesn't have those ingredients. If you have concerns about a specific product, you can check it out here. Several preventive steps to help with acne, can be found at the end of this article. When in doubt, ask your doctor.
How much caffeine is safe?
The March of Dimes recommends no more than 200mg of caffeine per day. This is equal to about one 12-oz cup of coffee. For more information on caffeine use during pregnancy, check out the information provided by March of Dimes and American Pregnancy Association.
Exercise During Pregnancy
Some tips about exercise during pregnancy from the American Pregnancy Association are:
- If you have been following a regular exercise program prior to your pregnancy, you should be able to maintain that program to some degree throughout your pregnancy.
- If you are just starting an exercise program as a way of improving your health during your pregnancy, you should start very slowly and be careful not to over exert yourself. Consider a prenatal yoga class that is specifically designed for pregnant women.
- Never exercise to the point of exhaustion or breathlessness. This is a sign that your baby and your body cannot get the oxygen supply they need.
- Take frequent breaks, and drink plenty of fluids during exercise.
- Avoid rocky terrain or unstable ground when running or cycling. Your joints are more lax in pregnancy, and ankle sprains and other injuries may occur.
- Weight training should emphasize improving tone, especially in the upper body and abdominal area. Avoid lifting weights above your head and using weights that strain the lower back muscles.
- During the second and third trimesters, avoid exercise that involves lying flat on your back as this decreases blood flow to the uterus.
Here is a link to FAQ about exercise during pregnancy from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.