Fitness and Nutrition
Can I Continue Teaching High Impact Classes During Pregnancy?
QUESTION
I have just recently found out that I am pregnant. It is unexpected and not planned however until I make my mind up I am treating this as if I will go through with the pregnancy. I think I'm about 6-8 weeks.
Podcast: Keeping Fit Without Frustration
Episode 6: Keeping Fit Without Frustration: Fitness Guidance from Getting Pregnant to Parenthood with Alex Allred - September 3, 2009 Listen NowHow Will Pregnancy Affect Workout Routine for Sychronized Swimmer?
QUESTION
I'm a competitive synchronized swimming coach and I found out today that one of the elite athletes I coach is 12 weeks pregnant. She's 20 years old, has always been diagnosed as somewhat underweight and under-muscled, and says she intends to continue university and her training.
Luckily her family will support her in this, and she will be able to keep her scholarship if she continues training, even if she misses a few minor competitions.
Love Your Butter, Baby!
Butter helps make healthy babies! Butter boosts fertility! Butter helps keep us fit! Curious? Read more!
Prenatal Vitamins
Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.
Can I Teach Aqua Boot Camp Through My Pregnancy?
QUESTION
Dear Fitness Expert,
I am 5 weeks pregnant and teach an Aqua Boot Camp class three mornings a week for an hour. The class includes 5-7 minutes of warm-up, 40 minutes of hi/low intensity exercises, 3-5 minutes of abs, and 10 minutes of cool-down/stretching. We burn about 700 calories during the class.I drink water throughout class and am able talk throughout the class. Is it safe to continue teaching and is there a time during the pregnancy that I will have to decrease my intensity level?
Thanks for your help!
Retinol and Hyaluronic acid in Beauty Products
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I just found out I am pregnant, very new only about 3 weeks, WOW! I have a concern regarding the beauty products I use - they do contain retinol and my night facial cream contains both Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid. Should I give them to my girlfriend? and if so, what are some safe products to use during pregnancy to help with wrinkles and mild acne?Thank you!
High Zinc Regimen While Pregnant
QUESTION:
Dear Livitician,
I have a zinc deficiency that causes painful canker sores in my mouth. I have been on a physician prescribed high zinc regimen for about 2 years.Now that I am pregnant is it sill ok to take a high level of zinc. Is there any point at which it would be considered "too much"?
Diflucan During Early Pregnancy
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I was given two doses of Diflucan 150 mg one week apart at the very beginning of the pregnancy (1st / 2nd week) to treat a yeast infection. I didn't know at that time that I was pregnant.I read about the side effects and I'm worried about what's going to happen to the development of the fetus. What are the risks? When would I know I everything is ok with the Baby
Garlic and Hot Peppers in Diet
QUESTION
Dear Nutritionist,
Can I really not eat garlic or hot peppers while I'm pregnant? I love both and would really miss them as part of my diet...I have already noticed I can't drink any of my teas, either. Is there a tea I can drink other than Green Tea?
Exercise Can Make Childbirth Faster and Easier
Want to make your birthing experience faster and easier? Would you just love to avoid an arduous and prolonged second stage of labor? If so, just spend a few minutes a day doing some simple pelvic exercises beginning in your 20th week of pregnancy. That's the word from a new study featured in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Where 'O, Where Has My Little Waist gone...
Have you ever noticed how tiny the women's (and men's) waists were in the 1950s and 1960s? Everyone seemed to have teeny, tiny waistlines. But in the new millennium, medical experts are extremely worried about people's ever expanding waistlines.
What's a Good Postnatal Beginner's Pace?
QUESTION
Dear Fitness Expert,
I am 26 years old and 36 weeks pregnant with my first. I was about 25 pounds overweight prior to the pregnancy, and while I realize that I'll be losing quite a bit through delivery and the subsequent few weeks just due to natural processes, I feel absolutely enormous now!Why Is Exercise Important During Preconception?
QUESTION
Dear Fitness Expert,
We are planning to conceive. Please tell me if it is safe to do brisk walking? What about dance as I'm fond of dancing? Can do some exercise to keep in shape? What other things we should keep in mind so that I may conceive well in time.With regards,
PoojaIs My Baby Ready for Solids?
Your baby's eyes are following your fork from your plate to your mouth, back to the plate...he chews as you chew. He lunges for your spoon in an attempt to intercept food as it passes. Are you suspicious that he might be ready to being experimenting with solids?
Can I Continue Indoor Rock Climbing Throughout Pregnancy?
QUESTION
Dear Fitness Expert,
I have been indoor rock climbing for several years. Is it safe to continue during my pregnancy, if I limit myself to top roping?Thanks.
SallyExercise Warning Signs during Pregnancy
Studies show women who exercise during pregnancy have easier births. Their bodies return to normal faster. Is your routine too vigorous?
The Nursing Mother's Diet
A nursing mother produces 23 to 27 ounces of milk per day, containing 330 milligrams of calcium per quart. This requires an extra energy expenditure of at least 500 calories per day. Good nutrition is therefore just as important for you as it is for your baby.
Dealing with Pregnancy Nausea
QUESTION:
Dear Livitician,
I have just found out I am about 5 weeks pregnant. I'm suffering from nausea (no big surprise there) and food aversion. Nothing seems desirable to me. I'm concerned about eating enough and giving my baby the right nutrition.I work full time in retail so it's hard to find the time and energy to cook or to eat full meals. Add to that I can't seem to find room in my stomach for half a can of soup and I'm at a bit of a loss.
- Eating Healthy the First Weeks of Pregnancy
- "Lose Weight Now!" "Get a Flat Tummy in 3 Days!"
- "On-the-go" Snack Ideas
- 10 Tips for Avoiding Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain
- 18 and Pregnant, Where Do I Start?
- A Bun it the Oven, A Burn in the Chest
- Ab Tek Belt and Paracetamols
- Abs Need Help After C-Sections
- Accept Your Body
- Advice Before Pregnancy
- Almonds During Pregnancy
- Anorexia and Pregnancy
- Are All Vitamins and Minerals Okay During Pregnancy?
- Are Iron Supplements Necessary for Breastfed Babies?
- Are School Sports and Activites Safe?
- Are There Stomach Exercises I Can Do While Pregnant?
- Artificial Sweeteners May Make Weight Gain Easier
- Avoid Kids' Blood Sugar "Spike and Crash", Recipes
- Back Hurt; Okay To Walk During Pregnancy?
- Back Up Your Child's Diet
