Physical therapy can be very helpful for maintaining a healthy level of physical activity during pregnancy. It can be helpful for managing and solving some of the physical challenges of pregnancy. It can also be a great resource for preparing for birth and post partum recovery. People often think of physical therapy in terms of getting rid of pain or the rehab thatâs needed after a surgery. But as a Womenâs Health physical therapist, I like to think of my …
Preconception Health: A Guest Post by Jennifer November, ND
How to be your healthiest self prior to getting pregnant The decision to get pregnant is a big one. One of the biggest an individual and a couple face. So much goes into the decision â are you ready as a couple? Are you ready as an individual? Is the timing appropriate with your chosen career path? Are your finances in order? And, is your health optimal for getting pregnant and growing a baby? The following are some tips to …
In Support of (Individualizing) Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy.  Everyone seems to have an opinion, but who and what information can you trust? A sampling of advice may include âwalking onlyâ, âno impactâ, âno twistingâ, âstick with yogaâ, âdonât get your heart rate above 140 bmpâ, âand the always popular, âjust do what youâve been doing for exercise.â  Well, what if the woman has been training for Ironman Triathlons or perhaps she hasnât been exercising at all?  Where does that leave her other than a bit …
Benefits of Prenatal Exercise
Exercise during pregnancy. Â Everyone seems to have an opinion, but who and what information can you trust? Â A sampling of advice may include “walking only”, “no impact”, “no twisting”, “stick with yoga”, “don’t get your heart rate above 140 bmp”, “and the always popular, “just do what you’ve been doing for exercise.” Â Well, what if you’ve been training for Ironman Triathlons or perhaps you haven’t been exercising at all? Â Where does that leave you other than a bit lost …
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