Research-Based Exercise Advice

What I most like about this book is Birgitta's commitment to exercise advice that is research-based and medically sound. That criteria is THE most important thing to any pregnant woman looking for information.

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Nothing new under the sun....

I wasn't sure who this book was for. If you are moderately-to-very out of shape you won't really see yourself in these pages. Everything from the tone to the models to the testimonials (all from folks in excellent condition at the start of their pregnancies) seem tailor-made for the extremely fit crowd. However, if you are a regular exerciser, there's not much here that will be news to you. It's not a terrible choice for those who haven't done much strength training before, and there is some good info on adapting (or abandoning) some of the standards during pregnancy. There is a bit of annoying name dropping to get through-apparently, if someone trains B-list celebrities (Jane Seymore??), obviously that's credential enough... It's worth a look, but I wish I hadn't spent the $. Better to pick this one up at the library.

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A lifesaver!!!

This is the most valuable prenatal information I've ever found. Thanks to this book, my doctor and I were able to determine the most suitable exercises for me at my age of 42 and carrying a very high risk pregnancy. I was ordered on bedrest at 19 weeks, but was able to do many exercises from the high risk chapter. Thanks to Birgitta's incredible knowledge and expertise on High risk pregnancy exercise, I was able to make it to 38 weeks. And my doctor wasn't sure I'd make it through 30 weeks...but we are certain that the strength I was able to maintain by these very modified exercises may have saved my 7lbs. 4oz, baby girls life. Or at least her health. My OB is now ordering all of her pregnant patients to exercise for healthier outcomes. A MUST READ FOR ANY PREGNANT WOMAN. helen.

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