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Is Running While Pregnant Safe?
It's not every day that you see a pregnant woman going for a run, like Miss Kourtney Kardashian here. On her hour-long jog, I'm sure she got some stares and whispers. Not just because she's famous, but because she's got a big bun in the oven.
DVD Review: Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix
It feels like baby fever over here on the Sugar Network. Many of our favorite celebrities along with our very own BabySugar are expecting so I've decided to dive into the world of keeping healthy while pregnant in my Fit Momma series.
Having already experienced the joys of pregnancy myself, it's been a few years, so I recruited a pregnant pal to try Prenatal Fitness Fix with Erin O'Brien.
Exercise Beneficial for Mom, and Baby
We always put all this stress on how exercising while pregnant is really great for the mom, and makes it easier for her to get back to her pre-baby weight. However new research sort of brings us back down to earth on the most important benefit of exercising while pregnant: it's generally good for the baby too. Here are details from Dr.
Ali Landry Doesn't Deprive Herself of Those Doritos
Ali Landry, who will always be the Doritos girl in my eyes, had a baby girl about six months ago and she is looking fantastic these days. She credits getting back into prebaby shape to having a very healthy pregnancy as well as working out through the whole thing. She told OK!
Courtney Thorne-Smith's Fit Pregnancy
From her super-skinny Ally McBeal days to now, where she has learned to accept and love her body even with the extra pregnancy weight, Courtney Thorne-Smith has come full circle and she looks fabulous. Fit Pregnancy magazine sat down with Courtney and got the scoop on her pregnancy workout and more.
Here are highlights:
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Bridget Moynahan Gets Fit While Pregnant
Bridget Moynahan is staying very active even in her final days of pregnancy -- She is due to give birth this Friday to a baby boy and ex-boyfriend Tom Brady is the father. Hopefully Bridget is not pushing it too hard and you can pretty much bet that she is going to join the club of celeb moms who slim down quick after giving birth.
In case you're like Bridget and have a bun in the oven, use these tips for exercising safely while pregnant:
- Pregnant women can participate in low-impact aerobic activity three times per week, or even as often as every other day, but be sure to get clearance from your physician first.
- Walking is a great way to get in some low impact exercise that most pregnant women can engage in.
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Exercise During Pregnancy
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Exercise During Pregnancy There are many benefits to being active during pregnancy. You may not feel great every day of your pregnancy, but exercise should make you feel better overall and may help prepare you for labor and childbirth. There are some conditions or symptoms that may make exercising during pregnancy inadvisable.Post Pregnancy Baby Weight: Reality Check
I have been posting about celeb moms and their slim down secrets. It is interesting to get a glimpse into the celebrity world, especially if you have dealt with working off the pounds that accompanied your nine month journey to motherhood. I do, however, want to provide a little reality check: these women have resources that regular, normal, non-celeb moms do not.
Baby Bump: Exercise Warning Signs
There are so many changes going on in a mommy-to-be's body that it's hard to decipher what needs attention and what doesn't on an everyday basis, let alone when exercising. Whether you were a weekend warrior or a gym rat prior to getting pregnant, there are a few warning signs you should look out for as you get your heart rate up. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggests that you stop exercising and call your doctor if any of the following occurs during (or after) a workout:
Baby Bump: Wearable Maternity Workout Gear
Pregnancy isn't the time to try your fastest pace at a mile run, or beat your record for holding a plank, but most doctors suggest moderate exercise. So long as you listen to the warning signs, and take it slow, you should continue trips to yoga, the gym or long walks until your doctor tells you to slow your roll.
Finding maternity workout gear that's comfortable and doesn't restrict your growing belly can be a workout in itself.
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