Prenatal Exercise Benefits

Published research continues to mount supporting the idea that exercise is not only safe but highly beneficial to both mother and her unborn baby.

Drawing on almost 20 years of experience while following the updated obstetrics guidelines (ACOG 2010) and latest research,the Strong Mama Training Method is designed to contribute the following positive benefits:

Benefits to the Mother:

  1. Less physical discomfort (reduced constipation, hemorrhoids, swelling, leg cramps, back pain)
  2. Improved self image, mood and posture
  3. Increased energy and better sleep
  4. Better muscle tone, strength and endurance
  5. Less overall body fat
  6. Reduced risk of gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure
  7. Less time in pushing phase of delivery
  8. Lower incidence of C-section delivery and obstetrics interventions (forceps, ventouse)
  9. Faster and improved postpartum recovery (from compromised abdominal, pelvic foors and posture) 

 

Benefits to Baby:

  1. Leaner, lower body fat (not smaller!)
  2. Better self-soothers (less cranky or colic prone)
  3. Higher intelligence scores and better oral language at least until age 5  
Source: http://strongmamatraining.com