Postpartum Massage: Soothe Away New Mommy Pains
January 8, 2009 by Alexis · Leave a Comment
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Postpartum massage is an awesome gift a new mom can give herself! Not only would it feel fantastic to those aching postpartum muscles, but it has many benefits too. The following article discusses more benefits of postpartum massage.
Post-Natal Massage Therapy
by Caroline Colby
Some pregnant mums have it easy. Yet others have to go through many hours of labour.
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Try Prenatal Pilates For a Fit, Strong and Graceful Pregnancy
January 7, 2009 by Alexis · Leave a Comment
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Pilates is an exercise program that focuses on building the body’s core. It is like yoga and strength training rolled into one. I first discovered Pilates shortly after giving birth to my second child. Boy, I was so weak that my body felt like jello; I could barely do half of the moves. But after several months, I got trimmer and stronger. The best part was, my backaches disappeared. I also walked (and looked) taller.
When I got pregnant for the third time, I continued my Pilates regimen. It made me feel relaxed and graceful and strong, despite my growing belly and shifting center of gravity. There are many prenatal Pilates programs available. Read the following article for a good introduction about Pilates.
How to Get Your Pre-pregnancy Body Back
January 6, 2009 by Alexis · Leave a Comment
Article by Joey Atlas
The second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, “Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?” (The first, of course, is, “Will I be a good mother?”) The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you desire, you can get yourself into even better shape than you were in before your pregnancy.
One of the biggest myths you must get past is the classic, “The doctor said I have to wait six weeks before I do any kind of exercise.” Under certain circumstances this is a valid rule. For instance, your pregnancy may have occurred later in life or you experienced complications during your pregnancy and/or the actual birth of your baby.
