Baby Nurse Check List

It is wonderful to exercise when you are pregnant.  It boosts your mood, improves your sleep and helps reduce pregnancy aches and pains. After childbirth a baby nurse will make it easier for you to get back on to your feet and in shape again. After the baby is born many new Mothers have to recover and recuperate and the American Post Pregnancy Group recommends getting help taking care of your newborn for at least the first few weeks and ideally for a month. With a 12 hour baby nurse night shift you can dramatically decrease your recovery time since you will not have to get up in middle of the night seeing to the care of your baby.  For 45 minutes a day we suggest moderate exercise per day on most if not all days of the week.

Pre-Labor Exercise

The following activities are usually safe during pregnancy but make sure to

consult with your healthcare provider before starting any exercise program.

1. Walking is one of the best
   cardiovascular exercises to do during pregnancy. It is easy to do almost
   anywhere and does not require any equipment besides for a good pair of shoes
   and it is safe to do throughout all nine months of pregnancy.
2. Swimming is the safest
   exercise to do during pregnancy and it allows the women to feel weightless
   despite the extra pounds of pregnancy.
3. Dancing is a fun and can be
   done in your living room but make sure not to do routines that call for leaps,
   jumps, or twirls.
4. Jogging can be done in
   moderation, especially if you were jogging before your pregnancy.
5. Strength and toning
   exercises can be done.  Be careful not to do deep knee bends, full sit-ups,
   double leg raises, and straight-leg toe touches. Do not bounce while stretching
   and do not do waist twisting movements while standing.

Some exercises to avoid during pregnancy are.

1. Activities where falling is likely
   such as skiing and horseback riding.
2. Contact sports such as softball,
   football, volleyball and basketball
3. Activities that require extensive
   jumping, hopping, skipping and bouncing.

When exercising wear loose fitting clothing and choose proper
shoes to prevent injury. Always exercise on a flat level surface. Make sure to
consume enough calories for your pregnancy and your exercise routine. You need
to finish eating one hour before exercising and baby nurse ny drink water before during and
after exercising. Remember to never exercise to the point of exhaustion. If you
cannot talk normally while exercising you need to slow down your activity.

Always begin exercising by warming up for five minutes and
stretching for five minutes. Include at least fifteen minutes of cardiovascular
activity and end your routine with 5-10 minutes of slower exercises and
stretching.

Remember maintaining a regular exercise program during pregnancy

will help you feel your best!