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Before Your Pregnancy : Prepare Your Body for a Healthy Pregnancy -- Expert Advice on Nutrition and Exercise (Book and Video)
Before Your Pregnancy Prepare Your Body for a Healthy Pregnancy Expert Advice on Nutrition and Exercise - Book and Video Author:Amy Ogle An ambitious, thoroughly researched, and personable look at preconception health issues for all levels of interest. Before Your Pregnancy is unique because it is a dynamic video and book combination! The video is lively and information-packed; both the future mom and dad should watch it for a comprehensive, quick study on preconceptual health... more ». The format is primarily question & answer featuring real people, stimulating graphics, and cooking and exercise demonstrations. The prospective mother usually appreciates the accompanying book that offers more detailed information and a multitude of practical applications and personal experiences outlining how others have found success in preparing themselves for pregnancy. The 41-minute educational video and 34-page booklet is being described as an essential new nutrition and exercise guide designed for couples BEFORE they become pregnant. Special tips for the father-to-be are included as well. (Note- Yes, this is very handy to refer to during pregnancy and postpartum). All advice is based on the newest guidelines from ACOG (Am. College of Ob/Gyn), ACSM (Am. College of Sports Medicine), ADA (Am. Dietetic Assoc.), NAS (Natl. Academy of Sciences), etc. Fully referenced and peer reviewed by Ob/Gyns, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, and certified Personal Trainers. Who is Before Your Pregnancy for? Couples planning for a 1st pregnancy or those who want to plan better for the next pregnancy
Women who have just miscarried- particularly vulnerable time period when couples need to know what they can do to get ready to "try again" (nutrition and exercise habits are something they have control over)
Infertility patients- Good nutrition and exercise habits are an integral part of the foundation upon which healthy outcomes are built when conception is medically feasible. Infertility couples who take good care of themselves also simply feel better during a time in their lives that can, potentially, be emotionally and physically draining. Not to be underestimated is the stress relief this provides.« less