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Expecting Fitness: How To Modify And Enjoy Your Exercise Program Throughout Your Pregnancy

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Expecting Fitness: How To Modify And Enjoy Your Exercise Program Throughout Your Pregnancy (Paperback)

by Sheryl Ross (Author), Birgitta Gallo (Author), Jane Seymour (Author)

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Paperback: 324 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Press; 1 edition (Jan 25 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1580630642
ISBN-13: 978-1580630641
Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 20.3 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 726 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #242,976 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Jane Seymour

"This book is full of Birgitta's knowledge and help. You won't find one like it anywhere else!"

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"Birgitta always encouraged me to work to my capacity during my twin pregnancy. This included listening to my body and resting when necessary. Exercise during pregnancy is a metaphor for life. It can be difficult at times, but you learn to just keep going. When my boys were born, the purpose was clear. The exercise had been for their health as well as mine. This book is full of Birgitta's knowledge and help. You won't find one like it anywhere else!" --Jane Seymour, Actress and mother

"...[Birgitta] provides a fresh, new insight into pregnancy fitness, which has been generally lacking from a conventional medical and overly paternalistic approach to pregnancy care." --John F. Kerin, M.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, and past director of the Reproductive Medicine Program, Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles

"This book is an excellent, balanced source of information that should find its way to each pregnant woman who desires to remain active in pregnancy." --Raul Artal, M.D., Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American College of Sports Medicine

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5.0 out of 5 stars A lifesaver!!!, Jan 5 2004

By	Birgitta Lauren "Expecting Fitness" (CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the most valuable prenatal information I've ever found. Thanks to this book, my doctor and I were able to determine the most suitable exercises for me at my age of 42 and carrying a very high risk pregnancy. I was ordered on bedrest at 19 weeks, but was able to do many exercises from the high risk chapter. Thanks to Birgitta's incredible knowledge and expertise on High risk pregnancy exercise, I was able to make it to 38 weeks. And my doctor wasn't sure I'd make it through 30 weeks...but we are certain that the strength I was able to maintain by these very modified exercises may have saved my 7lbs. 4oz, baby girls life. Or at least her health. My OB is now ordering all of her pregnant patients to exercise for healthier outcomes. A MUST READ FOR ANY PREGNANT WOMAN. helen.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Expecting Fitness, Nov 2 2003

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I want to compliment on this desperatly needed book. The book is excellent. It is medically accurate, motivating and on point. I couldn't put it down. - Michelle Kosik MD

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book was GREAT!!, Jan 14 2002

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Just wanted to say how happy I was for purchasing this book EXPECTING FITNESS. In my opinion, it was the book I referenced and followed the most throughout my pregnancy. I recommend it to every friend who's pregnant or trying... My experince was not as most mothers had. While I was hoping to go earlier and have a leaner baby, I went two weeks late (as the book warned) and had a 10 pounder with a total body weight gain of 22 pounds! YIKES! He WAS lean and strong however, and I had the best blood chemistry any of the nurses on the floor had seen (they checked his blood sugar every two hours for the first day). I walked out of the hospital in my street cloths, feeling healthier and more fit than I had ever felt before. A week later, I weighed less that I did before I became pregnant. I am a sweep rower and rowed my last race at 5 months pregnant (we won by the way). My rowing club graciously loaned me an erg that I used religiously until the day before I delivered. I'm back on it, rowing hard to get my seat back!
The comments on endorphins were RIGHT ON! My delivery was intervention and drug free. Most of all, it was not painful (until 9cm), and even that was bearable, quite a change from my first delivery where I was out of shape and requested an epidural at 4cm. During this , my second labor, I briskly walked the halls until 7 cm , jumped into the shower until 8-9 cm and stood by the bed for the rest. It took me 6 minutes to push my 9 pound, 15 ounce, 22.5 inch son out! I TRULY BELIEVE I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO THIS HAD I NOT BEEN IN SHAPE. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE STANDARD ISSUE TO ALL EXPECTANT MOMS!

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3.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
This book would have been quite different if it had been written by a woman who has actually experienced pregnancy and childbirth. Read more

Published on Nov 17 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Birgitta Gallo's Expecting Finess
Great book! Very informative. Although research is limited in exercise and pregnancy, the book references up to date information that is available. Read more

Published on Jul 13 2001 by Tiffany Osborn

2.0 out of 5 stars Very complicated guide on prenatal exercise
I bought this book when I was 4 months pregnant and was somewhat disappointed in the exercise descriptions presented in the book. Read more

Published on Jun 28 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Guide and Resource
This book has exactly what I was looking for in a pregnancy related exercise guide. I am an active woman, and I had been disappointed by other books that were vague or only gave... Read more

Published on Mar 14 2001