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Staying Healthy During a Winter Pregnancy

baby, FAM, pregnancy By January 15, 2016 Tags: , , , , , 2 Comments

While many of the moms I know have preferred a chilly winter pregnancy to the discomfort of expecting in the hot summer months, I’ve learned firsthand that being pregnant in the winter comes with its fair share of obstacles–specifically, staying healthy during a winter pregnancy despite sick kids, cabin fever, and fewer opportunities to remain active.

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Outdoor Exercise in Winter for Pregnant Moms

FAM, pregnancy By November 1, 2011 Tags: , , , , , 2 Comments

outdoor exercise pregnancy winterYes, we all know that getting appropriate exercise before, during, and after your pregnancy is very important; it makes the pregnancy easier, less prone to complications, and often makes labour and recovery much faster and easier. For those expectant mums who have the luck of being heavily pregnant during the winter months (believe me, being nine months during a heat wave is NOT fun), outdoor exercising often seems impossible, especially when it’s been snowing. However, that really isn’t the case: there are many things pregnant women can do outside during the snowy months to keep fit and healthy.

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