We are constantly bombarded with information about diet and fitness and
how important this is to a healthy lifestyle, and there is an increasing
focus on pregnancy as a phase of life when this really matters. Sifting
out the evidence-based, accurate information can be a challenge, and
that's where How to Stay Fit and Healthy during Pregnancy comes in. This
evidence-based book is for every pregnant woman, and even those who have
had no previous interest in exercise and diet will find encouragement to
adopt a healthier lifestyle when they are expecting. For those who have
been very aware of their fitness and health, there is guidance on how to
adjust your regime to pregnancy.
How to Stay Fit and Healthy During Pregnancy takes you right through
the nine months of pregnancy, and looks at different ways to keep fit
and supple when you are expecting. It explains the current guidance on
healthy eating in pregnancy, also covering supplements and complementary
therapies. It looks at common health problems that can occur when you
are expecting and how best to help yourself through them. How to Stay
Fit and Healthy during Pregnancy also recognizes the importance of
mental health and how this can be affected during and after pregnancy.
It takes you through to the birth of your baby and lays the foundations
for healthy parenthood ahead.
