by Dr. Mansi Thukral | Aug 10, 2021 | covid19, exercise physiology, Fitness, health, Postpartum Pregnancy, World Breast Feeding Week
In the not-so-distant past, women were urged to cut down on or even avoid exercise during pregnancy. Doctors feared that the jarring motion of running or lifting weights could damage the fetus, and prescribed abstinence from these activities even for the professional...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Aug 7, 2020 | covid19, Fitness, health, Postpartum Pregnancy, World Breast Feeding Week
Lactation is a calorie burning activity. In the past, mothers were told not to lose too much weight too fast after pregnancy because it was thought that a rapid weight loss could possibly accelerate the release of toxins stored in a woman’s body fat. However, this has...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Aug 7, 2020 | Fitness, health, Postpartum Pregnancy, World Breast Feeding Week
Breast milk is the 1st vaccine for your child. Available data shows vertical transmission of the virus is not possible through breast milk. However a positive mother can transmit the virus through respiratory droplets to her baby. Benefits of breastfeeding are reduced...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Aug 6, 2020 | Fitness, health, Postpartum Pregnancy, World Breast Feeding Week
Breastfeeding is the best way of providing ideal food for the growth and development of the baby. Breastfeeding recommendations Start breastfeeding within one hour of birth.Practice exclusive breastfeeding from birth to 6 months and continue upto 2 years...
by Anuja Mhatre | Jul 30, 2020 | Fitness, health, Postpartum Pregnancy
Exercise Recommendations Post Pregnancy At the outset, let’s define the postpartum period and things to bear in mind specific to this phase while planning an exercise program. What is the postpartum period? A postpartum (or postnatal) period begins...
