Review
""Joan Butler has brought together in one volume, a how-to approach to physical fitness during pregnancy. A valuable asset to any woman who wishes to remain fit during pregnancy and after."
James Cahill MD, FACOG"
Book Description
Active women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy know that staying fit is good for them and their baby. This book will help them understand the tremendous changes that their body is experiencing and how they can continue to safely exercise before, during, and after their pregnancy. They will hear from women like themselves -- how they maintained their fitness during pregnancy and how they stayed fit after the baby. In Fit and Pregnant, readers learn how: Physical activity may affect their ability to get pregnant Their body changes over the next nine months Their baby is affected by the exercise they do Exercise needs to be modified during pregnancy This is the first complete fitness guide written for pregnant women and their partners. It helps women understand the tremendous changes that their body is experiencing and how they can continue to safely exercise before, during, and after their pregnancy. There are chapters on running and walking, swimming, winter sports, aerobics, cycling, and weight training.
