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Reviews (2)

good book for yoga lovers
This book is full of photos and detailed and clear descriptions of the moves.I plan to use the book a great deal and work the moves into my yoga routine.Even so, I'm not sure that it would be enough for someone who hasno yoga experience.Also, I was looking for recommendations about otheryoga moves I'm more familiar with (eg, "Don't do the cobra""the cat is great for pregnant women") and it wasn't there.

Excellent advice and exercise for pregnancy
I highly recommend this book to women 14 weeks pregnant and on.I actually took yoga classes with Francoise in Cambridge, UK during my second pregnancy.The preparation was exquisite and prepared me and baby for aglorious childbirth experience.The book is well organized and easy toread so that you can prepare for a natural birth as it is meant to be.Noone can predict a birth experience, but this book helps to take theexperience into your own hands and avoid medical intervention. ... Read more

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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.

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.

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. ... Read more

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Two thumbs up.
I found this book to be very thorough, helpful and empowering. Having done yoga before pregnancy, I wanted to know what poses would still be "safe." I got the answer to that question and more. I highly recommend this book!

excellent yoga workouts
This is the best yoga book for pregnacy I have come across. I started practicing yoga two years ago, and I was looking for a book that would tell me what was safe and beneficial during pregancy, how to modify my poses and how to add new ones. This book did it. The workouts are based on *real*, familiar yoga poses, with some modifications to protect you and your baby. Frankly, I worked until the last minute, and never got around to practicing the meditations suggested, but the yoga saved my back. It never hurt once! Don't be put off by the new-agey "aura" of this book, if it is not your style. The workouts are just great! ... Read more

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Reviews (3)

Excellent New Mom Resource
This book is great in a lot of ways. I really like how it goes through the entire year, not just a few months. I also like how it addresses exercise, nutrition and mental health. As a new mom, there are definitely some weeks that my mental health needs a boost -- this book delivers a year's worth of pointers. You can tell the author just went through this experience herself.

Down to Earth Advice
I like this book because the author is a new mom herself and knows that complicated workouts and restrictive eating plans just aren't happening right now. I can follow the plan for each week and feel good without being overwhelmed. (I'm overwhelmed enough as it is right now...anybody else feel that way?)

Great way to get in shape!
This book has really helped me. My mind is filled with 10,000 baby-related thoughts, so my favorite thing is that it gives very specific instructions for each week. That's exactly what I need right now. ... Read more

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