Synopsis
You can have a safe, healthy, and comfortable pregnancy. Written by two physical therapists with over twenty years of combined experience, Your Best Pregnancy provides simple solutions and easy exercises to help you feel your best during this exciting yet often uncomfortable time. In this practical, honest, and straight-talking guide you'll learn how to feel better from head to toe, including:
Solutions for the top ten most common complaints including back pain, night cramps, swelling, and bladder issues
Easy ways to keep yourself energized and in shape during each trimester
Exercises and stretches to keep your core and pelvic floor strong, preventing incontinence and easing delivery
Tips for new challenges and difficulties for second and third-time moms
Ways to remain intimate with your partner despite a growing belly and varying libido
Strategies to minimize discomfort, and help ensure an uneventful labor and delivery
The best ways to lift, carry, and feed your baby to avoid strain and injury