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Swimming and Pregnancy

Swimming can provide an enormous relief during pregnancy, particularly in the midst of hot summer weather. Swimming not only provides a refreshing break from the summer heat, but it also brings much needed relief to achy joints. I first found the joys of pregnant swimming while I was pregnant with our son. I was nearly eight months pregnant and was experiencing lower back pain (most likely caused by wearing high heels to a special event). I was not overly excited about the prospect of swimming when I was so far along,but after we discovered that our unborn child had positioned … Continue reading →

Four Ways to Get Exercise During Your Pregnancy

It’s comforting to me, a person who associates exercise with pain, discomfort and boredom, that even the most disciplined women must set aside their rigorous routines during pregnancy. Is it terrible to appreciate how pregnancy puts so many of us on level playing ground? The fact is, exercise is really good for pregnant women, but it must be modified for the safety of both mom and baby. You never want to be out of breath when you are pregnant, and you certainly don’t want to be jostling that poor baby around on the jogging path. Pilates has been recommended to … Continue reading →

Parents in Denial: Pool Pregnancy

You know you are a parent in denial when… You insist that your 13-year-old daughter got pregnant from swimming in a hotel pool—-ALONE! No parent wants to think that his or her child is anything less than perfect, but Magdalena Kwiatkowska may want to consider taking off the blinders for a split second before proceeding with her recently filed bizarre lawsuit. Kwiatkowska says she was forced to hire a lawyer upon returning with her daughter from a lavish holiday at an upscale hotel in Egypt. Apparently, the family returned home with more than a few shiny trinkets from the souvenir … Continue reading →

A different type of frugal blogger

What do you get when a spendthrift marries a frugal person? You get a frustrated frugal person. Being married to a man who loves to buy cool stuff, my in goal in life is either to talk him out of purchases, or to beat him to the punch. In other words, I find good deals on things he wants before he pays full price for them. With that said, I am new to the frugal blog, but not to families.com. I have been on the site for a couple of years now as the Homeschooling blogger. I now have the … Continue reading →

Aerobic Exercise in Pregnancy

Aerobic exercise has many benefits in pregnancy. There are many kinds of aerobic activity that pregnant women may enjoy. Try a prenatal aerobics class or DVD. Walking and swimming are also good, low impact aerobic activity. Most women who are fit before pregnancy are able to easily and comfortably continue to work out during pregnancy. If you haven’t worked out before, your doctor may have additional precautions and advice. If you have been working out, ask your health care provider about any modifications that may be needed. Walking on a treadmill will offer additional results for your walking routine. You … Continue reading →

A New Risk Factor Related to Obesity in Pregnancy

There are a few known risk factors related to obesity in pregnancy. Past studies have shown that obesity results in an increased risk of complications in pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. There is also an increased chance the mother will need a c section. Researchers in the UK have found another risk factor. In a study conducted by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit found obese women had a 165% higher risk of developing blood clots in the lungs than women who are not obese. This condition, also known as antenatal pulmonary embolism is a large contributor to maternal … Continue reading →

Taming Hunger in Pregnancy

Some women find they don’t have much of an appetite when they are pregnant. Often this is the result of recurring morning sickness. Other women have the opposite problem. They seem to be hungry all the time. Nutrition is definitely important during pregnancy. However, constant hunger can be too much of a good thing. If you give in to every craving or feeling of hunger, your weight gain can get out of control. This increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery. After the baby is born, excessive weight gain can make losing the baby weight. Contrary to grandma’s … Continue reading →

Swimming in Pregnancy

The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are well documented. Women who exercise throughout the pregnancy are better able to maintain a healthy weight gain, have an easier time during labor, experience fewer complications and tend to lose the weight easier after the birth. Most doctors agree that low impact exercises are best for most pregnant women. Swimming is a great low impact exercise for pregnant women. Swimming has many benefits for pregnant women. When you swim, you use most of the muscle groups in the body. It is also a good cardio workout. Swimming increases circulation, improves muscle tone and … Continue reading →

Exercising while Pregnant

Pregnancy doesn’t have to be a time in which you become a couch potato, eat everything in sight and gain more weight than necessary. Maintaining a fitness regime or even starting one up after becoming pregnant is important. Some people think that exercising while pregnant is dangerous. It can be if done incorrectly. This is why it’s always a good idea to first talk with your doctor. You may have certain restrictions or exercises that should be avoided. But for the most part, anything goes. Some exercises are particularly beneficial when you are pregnant. This includes walking, weight training, swimming, … Continue reading →

Forget The Don’t List Here Are Things That You Can Do While Pregnant

There can be days when it seems like your positive pregnancy test came with a list of restrictions a mile long. You go to the neighborhood deli to get some lunch and then realize that you have been told not to eat lunch meat. Ski season is just around the corner and you realize that you are going to have to sit this one out. Depending upon how far along you are in pregnancy and how your pregnancy is progressing, you may be even further restricted by bed rest and other activity limitations as you go along. Even on those … Continue reading →