Years ago, women were told to avoid doing almost anything during their pregnancy and even walking was considered strenuous, thus regular exercise wasn’t even considered. However, nowadays, it has been shown that exercise, such as weight training, can actually be beneficial to both mother and child. In this article, we’ll be exploring some ways that [...]
Stretching during Pregnancy
April 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Pregnant women get recommendations from their obstetricians and gynecologists that it is important to stretch an exercise during their pregnancy. Exercises and stretches continue to help improve overall health as well as increase strength, and endurance during labor and delivery. Women who have stretched and exercise throughout their pregnancy also are better able to ensure [...]
Exercise during first trimester
April 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The first trimester of pregnancy is one of the most critical times of the entire 9 months. It is during these 3 months that the organ systems began to form and function. It is a time when vitamin and mineral deficiencies can result in deformities that last a lifetime. For instance, a deficiency in folic [...]