I drove out into the crazy downtown core yesterday to meet a woman who is 22 weeks pregnant with twins. I was warned that she may be a bit difficult, but she was a pleasure - just a very strong person who knows what she wants and that's to be informed.
So I gave her just that - lots of info. So much so that we didn't even get started until about 20 minutes into our 1 hour session. But you know what? What she received was value (if I do say so myself). As I mentioned yesterday, there is still alot of mis-information and just a lack of knowledge when it comes to exercising during pregnancy. Throw multiples into the mix, and it's a whole new set of rules.
Knowledge is key when you are exercising during pregnancy. For example; did you know that after your first trimester there is no lying supine (flat on your back) while exercising? This is because the growing fetus is putting ttoo much pressure on the vena cava which is the large vein that returns blood to the heart. Now don't panic. If you wake up in the middle of the night on your back (like I did), it's not the end of the world. You are not exerting yourself when you are sleeping so blood flow is not increased and your heart rate is lower than when you are up and about.
There are several rules and guiedlines that can be found on my website at http://www.coreexpectations.com/, under links. Be sure to cheeck them out to ensure you are doing what is safest for you and your baby when you begin or continue with an exercise routine. Although research supports that exercise during pregnancy has limitless benefits, education on what you can and cannot do can be the fine line between a healthy or harmfull pregnancy.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
The Trade Show Was A Huge Success!!
Well the Today's Parent Baby & Toddler Trade Show is over and I'm alive to talk about it - haha. All kidding aside, it was my first trade show and man, was it exhausting!! But...what a great experience. I met hundreds and hundreds of new moms and moms to be and answered questions to help inform them about the importance of exercise and nutrition during pregnancy.
It still amazes me how many women believe that exercise or any exertion at all, can harm the baby during pregnancy. I even had a few women that didn't even know what "core" was. This was definitely an eye opener and confirmed that education is key on the subject of exercise during the pre & postnatal periods.
My demonstrations at the Fun & Fitness area were also a huge success. Especially on Sunday when I had a 6 month pregnant woman on a staibility ball. The looks were priceless. We worked on the upper and lower extremeties and balance to help stregthen the muscles and skeletal system so carrying the extra weight load isn't such a strain on the body as the pregnancy progresses. Be sure to check out You Tube soon for live footage.
I was also able to collect hundreds of contacts for my e-newsletter that will begin at the end of the month. The newsletter will contain information on pre & postnatal fitness, nutrition, a recipe and either a massage or chiropractic component on pre & postnatal health and wellness. This will be able to keep women informed on the latest trends, risks and benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle during the child bearing years.
If you would like to sign up for my e-newsletter, just go to my website at http://www.coreexpectations.com/ and subscribe.
It still amazes me how many women believe that exercise or any exertion at all, can harm the baby during pregnancy. I even had a few women that didn't even know what "core" was. This was definitely an eye opener and confirmed that education is key on the subject of exercise during the pre & postnatal periods.
My demonstrations at the Fun & Fitness area were also a huge success. Especially on Sunday when I had a 6 month pregnant woman on a staibility ball. The looks were priceless. We worked on the upper and lower extremeties and balance to help stregthen the muscles and skeletal system so carrying the extra weight load isn't such a strain on the body as the pregnancy progresses. Be sure to check out You Tube soon for live footage.
I was also able to collect hundreds of contacts for my e-newsletter that will begin at the end of the month. The newsletter will contain information on pre & postnatal fitness, nutrition, a recipe and either a massage or chiropractic component on pre & postnatal health and wellness. This will be able to keep women informed on the latest trends, risks and benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle during the child bearing years.
If you would like to sign up for my e-newsletter, just go to my website at http://www.coreexpectations.com/ and subscribe.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Today's Parent Baby & Toddler Show
Well it's almost that time. The Today's Parent Baby & Toddler Trade Show is coming to the Toronton Convention Centre this weekend from Friday Nov 7 to Sunday November 9. The show offers everything from pre-conception, pregnancy, baby to toddler all under one roof. I went to the show when it first started, about 8 years ago and now it's the biggest one of it's kind in the GTA.
I will be there with my team offering in-home personal training, nutrition counseling, chiropractic and massage therapy services to pregnant women and new moms in the Toronto area. My booth is located across from the Educational stage.
This is my first trade show and I'm a bit nervous. 20,000 people is alot, but apparently that's how many that come through the doors over the three days. I will also be doing some demo's at the Fun & Fitness area on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, so if you're there, come by and watch a few things.
The preparation for the show is a little overwhelming, especially when you have two little ones running around demanding your time, but I keep telling myself that it's all worth it. I mean, I'm doing it for them, really. Sometimes you have to sacrifice a bit in the beginning to see the pay offs in the end. So for all you "mompreneurs" out there that are feeling the mom guilt, trying to be everything all the time, give yourself a break. I know it's easier said than done because I'm in the thick of it right now. It's just so much better for our sanity to accept that we're human and that it's being done for a good cause - our family.
I will be there with my team offering in-home personal training, nutrition counseling, chiropractic and massage therapy services to pregnant women and new moms in the Toronto area. My booth is located across from the Educational stage.
This is my first trade show and I'm a bit nervous. 20,000 people is alot, but apparently that's how many that come through the doors over the three days. I will also be doing some demo's at the Fun & Fitness area on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, so if you're there, come by and watch a few things.
The preparation for the show is a little overwhelming, especially when you have two little ones running around demanding your time, but I keep telling myself that it's all worth it. I mean, I'm doing it for them, really. Sometimes you have to sacrifice a bit in the beginning to see the pay offs in the end. So for all you "mompreneurs" out there that are feeling the mom guilt, trying to be everything all the time, give yourself a break. I know it's easier said than done because I'm in the thick of it right now. It's just so much better for our sanity to accept that we're human and that it's being done for a good cause - our family.
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