NOVEMBER 15th IS THE MARCH OF
DIMES´PREMATURITY
AWARENESS DAY
WHAT: Everyday 1 of 8 babies born in the U.S. are premature.
A very serious, costly and common problem.* In celebration
of the Prematurity Awareness Day, Belly-n-Kicks demonstrates
to South Florida moms how exercise can prevent premature
babies.
WHY: FIVE REASONS WHY EXERCISE CAN HELP PREVENT PREMATURE
BIRTH:
- Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.
Fertility is higher and pregnancy is healthier when
a women has
a BMI (Body Mass Index) between 20 – 25.
BMI is the ratio of height to weight.
- Aerobic exercise during pregnancy (specially first
and second trimester) enhances volume and function
of the placenta, which means more quality nutrients
for the baby.
- Moderate exercise during pregnancy helps to avoid
hypertensive disorders, which can lead to premature
birth.
- Exercise during pregnancy helps to have more energy
during the day, get a restful sleep at night and
relieve high levels of stress, which can lead to
premature
birth.
- Exercise and good nutrition during pregnancy are
key to maintain gestational diabetes under control,
which
can lead to premature birth.
WHO: Erika Boom, president of Belly-n-Kicks, is a certified
personal trainer by the American
Council on Exercise (ACE) and has been training pregnant
women for more than 5 years. Her rooster of clients
include: housewives, executive working moms, avid recreational
athletes, and celebrity moms to be.
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Belly-n-Kicks specializes in prenatal and postnatal
personal training for women. Designing effective, simple
and safe exercise programs that help moms and their
babies stay healthy, fit and strong during pregnancy.
The exercise program also assists new moms in the recovery
of their bodies after giving birth. Please visit www.belly-n-kicks.com
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