1)
FEAR: I will have a miscarriage
The fear
of a miscarriage (medical term: spontaneous abortion) is legitimate and
real. The March of Dimes estimates that up to 50% of all
pregnancies end in this heart-wrenching fashion.
Sound
unbelievable? It's actually true, because the majority of the
miscarriages happen before
you even know you're pregnant! That's right, women all over the world
are losing babies without even knowing it. The risk of these "unknown
miscarriages" is even higher for women over 35 years old.
FACT:
Although some of the causes for miscarriages are a mystery, there is
strong evidence that the overall health and well-being of the mother
play a major role. A holistic approach to exercise,
nutrition, and lifestyle are the key factors.
Don't
lose a baby you don't even know you have.
2)
FEAR: Something will be wrong with my baby
Birth
defects have increased dramatically over the last decade, and almost
one in five babies will have a learning disability.
FACT:
Proper pregnancy nutrition, with particular attention to crucial
vitamins and minerals, will greatly reduce the causative
factors of birth defects, including low birth weight and poor
fetal development. Pregnancy-specific exercise programs will increase
the chances for an optimal labor, reducing the chances of learning
disabilities.
3)
FEAR: Painful labor or forced C-section surgery
C-section
rates recently hit an all-time high of 29%.
Prolonged
labor is associated with learning disabilities.
FACT:
The combination of holistic pregnancy exercise and nutrition will keep
you strong and healthy, increasing the chances for an easier,
shorter labor experience.
4)
I will be fat and never fit back into my pre-baby jeans.
More
than 25% of women gain 40 or more pounds during pregnancy. Surveys
indicate that most of them are unsuccessful in losing all the weight
and never return to their pre-pregnancy bodyweight.
FACT:
Current exercise and nutrition guidelines for pregnant women are
outdated and will actually make you FAT!
There
is a better way.
By
eating the proper food, in the proper amounts (no starving), you can
gain a modest 20-25 pounds (our guideline for women of average build),
and lose all of it (and more) within a few short months
after delivery.
5)
FEAR: Horrible stretch marks
Up to 90% of pregnant women develop stretch marks. The vast majority of
them never disappear completely.
FACT:
A healthy, modest weight gain of 20-25 pounds, combined with a sound
pre and post-natal exercise program, will ensure that you gain the
weight slowly and lose it quickly. This puts less stress on your skin,
and greatly reduces the occurrence of stretch marks.
A
holistic pregnancy nutrition plan will keep your skin (the largest
organ of your body) healthy, and resistant to developing stretch marks.
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