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Summary: Excellent preparation for managing labor - it works!
Review: I purchased this book when I was three-months pregnant with my first child. I was able to do most of the abdominal wall and breathing exercises on my daily bus-ride to and from work. The visualization/mental exercises at the end of the book are also very beneficial. I had no epidural, no drugs, and my son was born after only four and a half hours of labor. The exercises really work!
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Summary: Wished I had read this with my first pregnancy!
Review: I wished I had read this book during my first pregnancy! We are preparing to get pregnant again soon so I am preparing for it. I have read this book cover to cover and have already begun doing the exercises! I think women, pregnant or not, should read this book! In two weeks, I have felt a difference in the tone of my abs and also my posture! The book really focuses on being aware of your body and specific muscles thus giving you control. This book for me has filled in alot of the gaps that my OB doctor, Lamaze teacher and 5 other pregnancy books couldn't fill!It does ask you to give alot of time to the exercises, but most of them can be included into your everyday activites. The book is based on a program which is offered in different areas of the country. Unfortunately, there is not a program located near me. After reading the book I did have some questions, but do not have a resource to get the answers. That's the only draw back to the book. For anyone who desires a healthy, active and positive pregnancy experience, I highly recommend Maternal Fitness. Your body and your new baby will thank you!
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Summary: Wished I had read this with my first pregnancy!
Review: I wished I had read this book during my first pregnancy! We are preparing to get pregnant again soon so I am preparing for it. I have read this book cover to cover and have already begun doing the exercises! I think women, pregnant or not, should read this book! In two weeks, I have felt a difference in the tone of my abs and also my posture! The book really focuses on being aware of your body and specific muscles thus giving you control. This book for me has filled in alot of the gaps that my OB doctor, Lamaze teacher and 5 other pregnancy books couldn't fill! It does ask you to give alot of time to the exercises, but most of them can be included into your everyday activites. The book is based on a program which is offered in different areas of the country. Unfortunately, there is not a program located near me. After reading the book I did have some questions, but do not have a resource to get the answers. That's the only draw back to the book. For anyone who desires a healthy, active and positive pregnancy experience, I highly recommend Maternal Fitness. Your body and your new baby will thank you!
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Summary: I love this book! My back pain went away and I feel great!
Review: The book is easy to read and after doing the exercises for two months, I feel soooo much better. I really have to do the exercises every day to make a difference. This is the only book that teaches safe abdominals to do during pregnancy. It teaches you exactly how to do them correctly. I am a Personal Fitness Trainer working in NYC for 15 years and this is The book on how to exercise correctly during pregnancy. Julie Tupler knows so much about the changes your body goes through and how to cope with it all. This is a MUST for not just surviving pregnancy, but thriving while pregnanr!
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Summary: I love this book! My back pain went away and I feel great!
Review: The book is easy to read and after doing the exercises for two months, I feel soooo much better. I really have to do the exercises every day to make a difference. This is the only book that teaches safe abdominals to do during pregnancy. It teaches you exactly how to do them correctly. I am a Personal Fitness Trainer working in NYC for 15 years and this is The book on how to exercise correctly during pregnancy. Julie Tupler knows so much about the changes your body goes through and how to cope with it all. This is a MUST for not just surviving pregnancy, but thriving while pregnanr!
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Summary: Phenomenal help for pregnant women!
Review: This book is terrific. It offers women a way to feel more in control of their pregnancy, The program isn't easy -- there's no doubt about it -- but it seems well worth it. I haven't actually put it to the test yet, but I feel so much better knowing I am doing something specific to help me prepare. I recommend it very highly. Good illustrations and descriptions, doesn't require a lot of expensive equipment.
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Summary: Do not go through labor without using this book!!!
Review: This book prepares your muscles for labor! I only used this book for two months before the birth of my first child. I was in labor for only 5 hours and only had to push 5 times before my daughter was born. The exercises in this book work!!!
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Summary: Reading this book was the best thing for preparing for labor
Review: When I read the part of the book where the woman's delivery took only 8 minutes, I decided that was for me. This was my first baby and I was scared to death of labor and delivery. I did all of the exercises and did water aerobics up until I went into labor. I only had hard labor for 1 hour and the delivery took 10 minutes with 4 pushes. My doctor was amazed. Me and my husband were relieved. I've recommended this book to 3 other people.
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