We all know that exercise, including aerobic exercise is not only safe but recommended throughout one's pregnancy. But rock climbing? At 39 weeks pregnant?
Pregnancy brings out "special cravings." With all those Halloween treats bombarding you in the store for months, which candies are calling your name the loudest? See what our members had to say.
Chances are good that if you're a mom or mom-to-be, you have -- or are quickly developing -- cellulite. Why are women, moms in particular, so prone to cellulite and what can you do about it?
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.
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!
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.
Pregnancy brings out "special cravings." With all those Halloween treats bombarding you in the store for months, which candies are calling your name the loudest? See what our members had to say.
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.
Can you exercise during pregnancy? Build muscle? Sure! Exercise will make you feel better and labor easier. So do the exercises -- (correct body dynamics below, watch your temp (in a way you never imagined), drink water and more water throughout and stop just shy of hitting the floor...
So you have decided to have a child. Congratulations. Welcome to a whole new world of choices. Never before have your decisions had such a profound impact on another person. Everything you eat, drink, breathe and touch can affect your baby. But before you throw away your morning coffee or tea take a few minutes and read these common sense thoughts on pregnancy.
When you discover that you are pregnant, you start asking questions about what is safe to do. Vacation, hobbies, exercise and everyday activities have always just been a part of your life, but now you are wondering if you need to change what you are doing or how you are doing it. Read on for some common sense guidelines.
Dear Fitness Expert,
Hi. I see that you do kickboxing and I really want to learn how and would like to know if you know any good instructors. I'd really appreciate your help. I was looking up kickboxing and it pulled up this mother's page and I saw kickboxing.
Constipation occurs when there is abdominal pain or discomfort, difficult and infrequent bowel movements, and the passage of hard stools. Unfortunately, constipation affects approximately half of all women at some point during their pregnancy.
Can you exercise during pregnancy? Build muscle? Sure! Exercise will make you feel better and labor easier. So do the exercises -- (correct body dynamics below, watch your temp (in a way you never imagined), drink water and more water throughout and stop just shy of hitting the floor...