why exercise during pregnancy is important

Why Exercise During Pregnancy Is Important

Gone are the days of taking it easy, sitting back with your feet up and eating for two… New research shows that none of this is good for either Mother or baby. I probably did way too much of all of this during my first pregnancy which led to weight gain and a longer recovery from my emergency c-section. I found that my lack of strength really had a knock-on effect on my energy levels, on my core returning to its original state and I was at the heaviest I had ever been. It took me around a year to feel able to return to exercise after an unsuccessful attempt at 6 months which would lead to severe abdominal pain after each class for a few days after. I just wasn’t ready.

Continue reading “Why Exercise During Pregnancy Is Important”
Related Posts:
Are parents to blame for stroppy kids?
boy having strops- terrible two's

It seems to be more and more common to hear and see children throwing strops in public and it has Read more

The Importance of Hydration: How to Keep Your Dog Happy While on the Go
a dog drinking to stay hydrated

Hydrated dogs are happy dogs, especially since they lose a lot of moisture through their paws and from panting (some Read more

What Are the Effects of Divorce on Children?
child looking at paper cut out people

Although divorces are often inevitable, the effects are not limited to you and your former spouse. Children involved in divorces Read more

Movies and Mental Health: How Films Affect Emotional Well-being
4 people smiling watching a movie

Do you ever ponder how a simple progression of moving images can inspire, entertain, and stir our emotions? Neurocinematics, an Read more