Fit to be Pregnant: Discover the Secrets of Fitness and Nutrition during and after Pregnancy
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The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
There's long been documentation that exercise during pregnancy has its benefits. Paul Sorace, MS, Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners and a teacher at the American Fitness Professionals and Associates, lists the following:
- Decreased risk of gestational diabetes & long-term obesity
- Control of gestational diabetes
- Improved energy levels
- Improved posture Improved muscle tone, strength, endurance
- Possible faster delivery
- Enhanced recovery from childbirth
- Reduced backaches
- Reduced bloating and swelling
So the short answer is: yes, exercise during pregnancy is good. Which types and how strenuous they should be is the real question.
While you don't have to treat your body like it's made of eggshells, there are a few sports and activities that are best avoided until after the baby is born. The good news? The ones you should steer clear of are pretty much common sense.
Jim Pivarnik, professor of kinesiology and epidemiology at Michigan State University says that other than avoiding blunt trauma activities and those where you would lose your balance, your beloved gym routine can carry on as usual. "Women should go by their symptoms, what she is doing now compared to when she was not pregnant, and what her doctor allows."
In other words, that "Intro to Tae Kwon Do" that you've always wanted to try? Not good. Yoga and running? Sure. "Weight training is okay, as long as it's not overdone," he says
Remember the old adage "Be moderate in all things" Do not overdo it.
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Contents
Introduction................................................................................4
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Chapter 1 – Pre-conception: What you need to know!......10
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Chapter 2 – Nutrition and the Best Foods to Eat During Pregnancy
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Chapter 3 – Supplements Before & During Pregnancy........26
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Chapter 4 – Nutrition & Fitness during Your Pregnancy 39
The First Trimester – Nutrition & Exercise Tips.....................................39
The Second Trimester – Nutrition & Exercise Tips...................................43
The Third Trimester – Nutrition & Exercise Tips.....................................48
Chapter 5 – The Baby has arrived! What now?...................51
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Chapter 6 – Taking Your Fitness to the Next Level........57
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Introduction
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Getting pregnant and childbirth are two of life’s greatest miracles.
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Most women, when asked the question, What was the most memorable event in your life?
often cite pregnancy and childbirth.
It’s like a gift from above. There is just no denying the powerful emotions that pregnancy and childbirth can