Yes hip stength is very important during pregnancy. Working on your hip rotators, flexors and extensors can help prevent some low back discomfort. Your pelvis is changing and your muscles are changing in length too, you need to keep them strong so they do not become too tight, too loose or too weak on any [...]
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27 May 2009What?, I thought you could not exercise when you have been prescribed to pregnancy bedrest. NOT TRUE says leading expert in the field, Darline Turner-Lee. I am a huge advocate for movement, if for no other reason than to make you feel better, feel human. Lord knows pregnancy takes its toll and healthy pregnant women [...]
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9 May 2009Check out this video, it is the funniest thing I have seen in a while. MOTHER OF THE YEARHappy Mothers Day Jacqueline
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3 May 2009ARTICLEMOTHERS who exercise during pregnancy are helping to boost their child’s IQ, according to research by American psychologists. “Exercising large muscle groups increases the growth of neurons and adds to the blood supply of the brain,” writes Nisbett, a psychologist. This is an easy read take a look for yourself, interesting approach.
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28 Apr 2009Please visit BABY BUMP SOCIAL for a guest blog post by experienced registered massage therapist Anna Lui. Anna has written a small post on the benefits of pregnancy massage. She is available for questions through the BABY BUMP SOCIAL site. Make the most of your pregnancy, you may not feel like to have time to [...]
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