Ante natal exercise & heathy eating...
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any women stop exercising during their pregnancy through fear of harming their unborn baby. Only a tiny 15% of women exercise at the recommended level when expecting! However, keeping fit whilst pregnant is a really good thing to do as it will both help towards having an easier birth and to regain your pre-pregnancy shape back afterwards too!
In the earlier stages of pregnancy, you can carry on with most sports (but check with your doctor first). However, as your pregnancy progresses, you may find gentler forms of exercise more enjoyable, such as swimming, yoga and pilates. Many gyms and sports centres run specific courses for
pregnant mums-to-be and it’s also a great way to make new friends!
Healthy Eating...
Eating healthily whilst pregnant is very important for your baby’s development & growth, but you don’t need to “eat for two”:
• eat a variety of different foods every day to get the right balance of nutrients for your baby, including plenty of fruit & vegetables, carbohydrates and some protein.
• take folic acid and vitamin D supplements; but do not take any vitamin A .
• avoid unpasteurised milk / yoghurt; most soft cheeses; pate; raw or partly cooked eggs; raw, rare or cured meats; any liver products; some fish (especially swordfish, fresh tuna & other oily fish); raw sushi; & raw shellfish.
• cut back on caffeine & herbal teas. See NHS Choices
www.nhs.uk for more information.
Based in Bromsgrove and Harborne, Birmingham.
“Offering support for: Preconceptual Care, Antenatal Care, Birthing Preparation, Postnatal Care and New-born Baby Care”.
Pregnancy Massage, Maternity Reflexology, Reiki Mama® and Fertility Reflexology.
Please contact me for more details: Tel: 07799 591086
www.hilaryleach.co.uk info@hilaryleach.co.uk
Specialising in treating paediatric conditions and pregnancy related aches and pains including:
Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction Low back and pelvic pain Upper back and neck pain And many more
For more information about our wide range of services please visit:
www.harbornechiropractic.co.uk 117 Court Oak Road, Harborne B17 9AA
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