The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued guidelines for pregnant women about exercise and diet before, during, and after pregnancy. With all the conflicting advice women are given about childbearing I hope this provides some clarity, but I don’t expect much to change. The guidelines state that women should not “eat for two” ...
Pregnant women are not in need of special care. We have been doing this since the beginning of time and people need to stop patronising pregnant women. Don’t go horse riding or play rugby, but beyond that research has shown that exercise, even strenuous exercise, is good for both mother and child. “Women who are healthy and ...
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