Get Fit--THEN Get Pregnant

Get fit – then get pregnant.
If you want to give yourself, and your baby, every advantage, make the decision to get physically fit before you attempt to become pregnant. Check with your doctor, but many fitness experts recommend that physical activity become a part of your lifestyle at least six months to a year before you become pregnant.

Of course, fitness is a term that can and should include many things, not just physical activity. Nutrition is an essential element of fitness. Getting enough rest, breathing clean air, and taking care of your dental health are also critical elements.

Many of our site readers have recommended a unique and wonderful magazine to us. It is called fit pregnancy , and it is the only national magazine dedicated to the health and fitness of the pregnant and postpartum woman and her newborn before, during and after pregnancy. In it, you will learn techniques to regain your body after giving birth, rebuild your strength and slow your racing, busy mind with time-tested yoga techniques after the arrival of the newborn The symmetry of yoga can help to bring back the balance to your body, giving you strength and rejuvenation.

Keeping in shape can help you look and feel great, prepare you for labor and improve fetal development. Read all about the easy, effective workouts and learn the ten great reasons to exercise. You will sleep better, get energized and be prepared for labor by following the workout suggestions in fit pregnancy magazine. The latest research suggests that expectant mothers who exercise have easier pregnancies and healthier babies than those mothers who remain sedentary. Women who exercise regularly and properly during their term experience fewer complications as well. Read Donna Raskin’s article “Made in the Shade” in the June/July issue of fit pregnancy to learn safe weight routines and how to keep up with your favorite summer activities. For the expecting mom who is working, read how maternity looks have evolved to include more stylish and sophisticated choices, so you don't have to lose your office polish when you're pregnant. The key is to choose a flattering color palette and styles that are easy to mix and match--then add great standout accessories. Find practical and whimsical products for your newborn – from carriers and tub cuddlers to activity play mats and car seats. See what we love about each of these products along with a description and price. Nutrition is important during your term. Articles about how to stock your shelves for healthy, hassle-free nutrition, information about prenatal supplements and super 5 day meal plans are available in fit pregnancy magazine. For most women, the first 12 or so weeks of pregnancy are the most consuming because it's all so new, so exciting, even overwhelming. To satisfy that little voice inside your head that keeps asking questions, read the article “All About the First Trimester” written by Kate Neale Cooper. Kate gives you the facts on pregnancy from a to z. Check out the 12-month time line that chronicles how you may feel during your pregnancy. This road map may help you distinguish between signs that warn you to call your doctor and signs that indicate everything is normal.

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