The 51% Factor: Pregnancy, Power & Health

Recently I came across this posting and thought it worth posting again. On one hand I see signs of continuing progress, and on another hand it seems to me there are fundamentalist influences popping up everywhere (including among U.S. evangelists) that threaten women’s right to reproductive freedom and health. There is no end to the [...]

Pregnancy Pathway, Outcome – Mom & Baby Health Status

A review of factors that can affect and maternal and child health outcomes during the Pregnancy Pathway.

Pregnancy Exercise Safety

Includes safety guidelines for pregnant women and pregnancy fitness teachers and trainers, along with some contraindicated exercises and adaptations.

Preventing Prematurity

Today is a day for bloggers to raise awareness of the growing rate of prematurity in the U.S.  As a pre/postnatal fitness specialist who has been working in the field for more than 30 years, I have a number of thoughts on this topic. I like to start thinking about this problem by thinking back [...]

Beyond Yoga

The relationship between aerobics plus other exercise components and yoga to produce a successful pregnancy outcome.

World-wide Maternal Mortality Rate Down, but U.S. Up!

Maternal mortality rates are down; however, U.S. rates are rising! What’s with the U.S.? We have asked this question before on this blog, but now a lot of others are asking, too! Must read: Hogan MC, Foreman KJ, Naghavi M, et al.  Maternal Mortality for 181 Countries, 1980-2008: A Systematic Analysis of Progress Towards Millennium [...]

Fetal Programming

Basic information on fetal programming, including behavior and environmental factors that influence fetal development.

Reflecting on Mother’s Day

Thanks to moms and reminders on how to get more information on having a healthy pregnancy, birth and recovery.

The 51% Factor: Pregnancy, Power & Health

How women can influence the health and well-being of all people.

Childhood Obesity Prevention Strategy: Pregnancy Fitness

How can pregnancy fitness help prevent childhood obesity.

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