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Running is a natural human activity. Pregnancy is a natural
state. In her book "Running for Pregnant Women and New
Mums", Cassandra Davis , Time-to-run's Womens Editor
, show's how to combine the two. Hardly any studies have been
done on pregnant women and the effects of running on foetal
development. There is little literature about to guide or
give the pregnant runner the confidence to continue the sport
she loves safely throughout the 9 long months. Many doctors
advise strongly against running during pregnancy. These non
votes of approval, together with increasing feelings of discomfort,
changes in the body brought about due to weight gain, added
with other common side effects such as incontinence etc. will
certainly deter even the most courageous mother-to-be.
The book serves as a comprehensive practical handbook to
women who wish to continue exercising and running through
pregnancy safely. The author has set out to answer questions
she asked herself during her own pregnancies, and to disperse
many of the taboos and associated with running and pregnancy,
without blinding readers with medical jargon and scientific
data. It is as much for the recreational jogger as for the
competitive Olympic athlete.
The book's contents compare pregnancy to preparing for a
marathon from; preconception, choosing antenatal care, the
40-week training program, preparations for the big day and
life after the birth. There are personal quotes from many
women who have run through pregnancy, tips and advice, a real
training schedule of a pregnant runner with her heart rate
recordings, and an A-Z of all the problems that could be encountered
along the way.
The book can be ordered through: www.kineli.co.nz
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