OMG, mind blown. I wrote the post about yoga, etc. CLEARLY it was a joke. Hence the

Yeah, pregnant women definitely have compromised immune systems. It's one of the reasons pregnant women are more susceptible to serious complications from the flu as well. I thought this was common knowledge.

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Anonymous wrote:Is your immune system lower when you are pregnant? I've never heard that before. I imagine you'd actually be in good shape, given the prenatal vitamins and (likely) better attention to diet, rest, etc.

Yes, it is. Hence the increased risk from listeria, etc.

This is not correct. The issue with listeria is that it causes a fetus problems (particularly in the second trimester). A non-pregnant healthy adult doesn't have nearly the issues with listeria as a fetus.

Per the CDC, pregnant women are 10 times more likely to contract listeriosis than other healthy adults. Yes, listeria can cause serious problems for the fetus. No one was claiming otherwise. The issue is that immune changes during pregnancy make you more susceptible to getting it and passing it on to your unborn child.

"As pregnancy progresses, a woman's cell-mediated immune responses are suppressed. This makes her body more vulnerable to invasion by listeria, particularly during the third trimester."

http://www.m.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20110929/listeria-are-you-at-risk?page=5

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Anonymous wrote:Legs are probably ok but, under no circumstances should you shave under your arms. [b]Reason is that you have to raise your arms and this could cause umbilical cord to wrap around neck of fetus.[b] If you choose yo esx be sure there is no parafin.

Congtatulations on being so conscious of these little things. I easm't and my poor children have paid the price for my negligence.

yeah, that's why so many people avoid lifting their toddlers, reaching for things on high shelves, stretching, and doing pre-natal yoga

not enough on the internet for your post

Ridiculous. My OB never mentioned that I should avoid any of those things. Correlation is not causation ladies - and I challenge you to find me one reputable study that links those activities to fetuses with cords wrapped around their necks. Eye roll, indeed.

OMG PEOPLE THE PP WAS JOKING!! Holy moly can you not detect sarcasm. She was responding with an "risk" that was equally ridiculous as OP's question!!

+1

You people really need to work on your sarcasm detectors.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Legs are probably ok but, under no circumstances should you shave under your arms. [b]Reason is that you have to raise your arms and this could cause umbilical cord to wrap around neck of fetus.[b] If you choose yo esx be sure there is no parafin.

Congtatulations on being so conscious of these little things. I easm't and my poor children have paid the price for my negligence.

yeah, that's why so many people avoid lifting their toddlers, reaching for things on high shelves, stretching, and doing pre-natal yoga

not enough on the internet for your post

Ridiculous. My OB never mentioned that I should avoid any of those things. Correlation is not causation ladies - and I challenge you to find me one reputable study that links those activities to fetuses with cords wrapped around their necks. Eye roll, indeed.

OMG PEOPLE THE PP WAS JOKING!! Holy moly can you not detect sarcasm. She was responding with an "risk" that was equally ridiculous as OP's question!!

I'm not so sure. This was actual advice given to preg women at one time.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Legs are probably ok but, under no circumstances should you shave under your arms. [b]Reason is that you have to raise your arms and this could cause umbilical cord to wrap around neck of fetus.[b] If you choose yo esx be sure there is no parafin.

Congtatulations on being so conscious of these little things. I easm't and my poor children have paid the price for my negligence.

yeah, that's why so many people avoid lifting their toddlers, reaching for things on high shelves, stretching, and doing pre-natal yoga

not enough on the internet for your post

Ridiculous. My OB never mentioned that I should avoid any of those things. Correlation is not causation ladies - and I challenge you to find me one reputable study that links those activities to fetuses with cords wrapped around their necks. Eye roll, indeed.

OMG PEOPLE THE PP WAS JOKING!! Holy moly can you not detect sarcasm. She was responding with an "risk" that was equally ridiculous as OP's question!!

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Anonymous wrote:Legs are probably ok but, under no circumstances should you shave under your arms. Reason is that you have to raise your arms and this could cause umbilical cord to wrap around neck of fetus. If you choose yo esx be sure there is no parafin.

Congtatulations on being so conscious of these little things. I easm't and my poor children have paid the price for my negligence.

Are you nuts? I have never in my life heard that you can't raise your arms above your head while pregnant.

Isn't this obviously a joke response?

Holy shit. Raising your arms? Shaving your legs? You people are batshit insane. But on the upside, kudos for getting a head start on helicopter parenting. You're totes in the running to be THE BEST!

Anonymous wrote:9:51, you are as big an idiot ss thr OP.

Thanks! I care so much what you think.

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Anonymous wrote:Legs are probably ok but, under no circumstances should you shave under your arms. [b]Reason is that you have to raise your arms and this could cause umbilical cord to wrap around neck of fetus.[b] If you choose yo esx be sure there is no parafin.

Congtatulations on being so conscious of these little things. I easm't and my poor children have paid the price for my negligence.

yeah, that's why so many people avoid lifting their toddlers, reaching for things on high shelves, stretching, and doing pre-natal yoga

not enough on the internet for your post

Ridiculous. My OB never mentioned that I should avoid any of those things. Correlation is not causation ladies - and I challenge you to find me one reputable study that links those activities to fetuses with cords wrapped around their necks. Eye roll, indeed.