Eggs are a Pregnancy Postpartum SUPERFOOD

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Eggs are fabulous superfood for both during and after pregnancy. They are a convenient source of protein and also packed with essential vitamins and minerals that are commonly lacking in many women’s pregnancy and postpartum diet. Forget cholesterol concerns and learn about Choline in eggs Choline is found in egg yolks and has the same…

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Pregnancy Exercise – should you monitor your HEART RATE ?

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Planning to exercise during pregnancy ? You might have been told you need to monitor your heart rate or that it can only be at a certain level. Do not raise heart rate above 140 bpm. 140 bpm (or beats per minute) was the so called “safe” level set several years ago. Women were told it…

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What is healthy pregnancy weight gain ?

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Are you concerned about pregnancy weight gain and how many calories you should be eating during and after pregnancy ? As a Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise Coach I am often asked the following questions ….“How much weight should I gain during pregnancy ?”, “What should my calorie intake be now that I am pregnant ?”…

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How to BREATHE during Pregnancy / Postpartum workouts

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BREATHE OUT !  Is a cue I repeat with all my clients who are pregnant, postpartum or having pelvic floor and diastasis recti concerns, during any form of movement. By this I mean ….exhale on exertion or the hardest part of the exercise and especially when you lift. Why you need to exhale on exertion –…

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MOBILE personal training – Brisbane Pregnancy Post Natal

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I am a mobile personal trainer and if you live in Brisbane I will come to you – with all the equipment needed for a safe and effective session. All you need is a back yard, lounge room or local park ! My sessions are suitable if your are trying to conceive, pregnant, postnatal or just…

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Protein : essential for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey

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Protein is an essential macronutrient for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey. As getting enough protein in your diet is one of the most powerful ways to keep all cells in your body happy and healthy. This includes the millions of cells that are used to grow a baby and produce breast milk. Most women…

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Fascia and pelvic floor connection during pregnancy postpartum motherhood

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The importance of fascia during and after pregnancy …and exactly what is it ? Fascia is basically collagen as it makes up the fibrous parts of the fascia. This is the soft, connective tissue that runs all throughout your body including around your organs, nerves, muscles, through your abdominal wall, and more! Fascia sometimes thought of…

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5 reasons to avoid DIET DRINKS during Pregnancy

Did you know ? Drinking one diet drink a a day can triple your risk of dementia and strokes. Plus a recent study found that daily diet soda consumption increased women’s risk of delivering a high birth weight baby by 60 per cent versus women who never touch the stuff.  This study was also the first…

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The Essential Birth & Hospital Bag Checklist

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Getting prepared for birth and hospital can be both exciting and daunting. This birth and hospital bag check list is a wonderful resource as I compiled it together with my clients, friends and followers based on all their own birth experiences. The Best Birth & Hospital List This list not only tells you what you…

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