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The Best Diet After Pregnancy

Many new mothers are anxious to begin losing the weight they gained during pregnancy after they have given birth. The nutritional needs of a new mother during the postpartum period are just as important as they are during pregnancy. Pregnancy can rob a woman’s body of iron and other vital nutrients. Eating a healthy diet after pregnancy can help restore nutrients and give a new mother extra energy during the sleep-deprived early weeks of new motherhood.

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Exercise During Pregnancy & the Postpartum Period

Exercise is important both during pregnancy and after, but many new moms are afraid of what effects exercise may have on their babies and their own bodies. And there are limitations to what you should do during and immediately following pregnancy; this isn’t the time for extreme sports or a demanding aerobics class. However, if you combine some simple toning and strengthening exercises with a safe cardiovascular activity, you can maintain a fit body throughout the whole process of pregnancy and birth.

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Workouts Safe for Pregnancy

You don’t have to give up your workout when you’re pregnant. In fact, maintaining your fitness helps prevent some of the aches and pains that accompany pregnancy. “Working out during pregnancy should not be considered dangerous as long as the activities chosen suit the sensitivity of the pregnancy,” says Fred Devito, vice president, movement classes and training for Exhale Enterprises Inc. Your strong body can also make delivery easier and recovery faster. However, there are some workouts that are not so good when you’re pregnant. Find out what workouts are safe during pregnancy.

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Pre Pregnancy Health

According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, couples need to make sure that they are healthy before deciding to have a baby. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that women schedule a pre-pregnancy examination with their physician. Taking the steps necessary to reduce the risk of complications can help to prepare you for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

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About Surrogate Parents

There are diverse reasons that someone may consider surrogacy. Sometimes, an infertile woman has an abnormal womb or no womb, preventing a successful pregnancy. Sometimes, health conditions such as a heart problem may prevent a traditional pregnancy. There are also cases in which a single man or two homosexual men wish to contract a surrogate parent.