You want to be ready for the physical and psychological demands of pregnancy and childbirth. Ideally, your plan for good health should begin preconception, setting up success for an active labor and delivery and a healthy postpartum recovery. In this podcast, Marie talks with Sheila Watkins and Vicki Vertich, of the HealthyMoms fitness program, about the path from preconception through prenatal and into postpartum fitness. Debunk the myths about exercise and breastfeeding that may be holding you back. Learn about the difference proper breathing, body alignment, and gentle exercises can make in healing and rebuilding your body after delivery. Find out how you can exercise for your health even with a baby in your arms. Comments? Questions? E-mail radio@borntobebreastfed.com any time.

Exercise -- Before, During, and After Pregnancy

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals.
The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals. The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

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