Pregnant Women Health: A Look at DeQuervain's Tendonitis

A proud mother of a beautiful baby boy named Carson and a good friend of Fitness4Baby was diagnosed with DeQuervain’s Tendonitis. Upon her request we will provide you with the current information on this common issue for new mothers.

An article from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) explains in detail what Dequervain’s Tendonitis is and its cause and treatment. I have included the link for you below.

Click here to read the article.

So what can you do to prevent this from happening?

• Awareness, Awareness, Awareness

Tendonitis is caused by repetitive movements. For example, if you always carry your baby in the left arm, the left hand is enduring the repetitive stress for a period of time. Do your best to switch sides and use both arms equally. As well, if you hold your wrist straight or in a “neutral” position, the tendon will have more room and the risk of irritation can be diminished.

Fitness4Baby is a big believer in awareness of how you move, stand, and hold your posture. It is not a cure and it will not completely prevent things from happening. It can however decrease your odds a bit.

If you have any follow up questions or concerns please contact us at: info@fitness4baby.com or post a comment directly.

Sincerely,

Fitness4Baby

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A Healthy Lifestyle: It’s Not Only about Your Pregnancy Exercise Routine

Sleep/Rest: How it impacts your health - Stress Reduction
Positive Attitude - Active Leisure Time

A healthy pregnancy is directly impacted by lifestyle choices. Aside from regular exercise, your health can be improved by getting plenty of rest, having a positive attitude, controlling your stress level and maintaining an active leisure time.

Sleep/Rest: How it impacts your health.

During sleep and rest, your body is rebuilding and repairing it’s self. The importance of an adequate amount of sleep, quality of sleep and opportunities for rest cannot be understated.

Stress Reduction

We know stress is not good for us. We know we need to reduce our stress levels. So how do we do that? That is the billion dollar question. We will help you understand how stress affects your body and give you strategies to help you cope with stress.

A Positive Attitude Goes a Long Way

Maintaining a positive attitude during pregnancy may seem like a daunting task. You body is changing minute by minute in both look and feel. However if you wish to take control and embrace the positive, Fitness4Baby can give you the tools.

Maintain an Active Leisure Time

Fitness4Baby believes we were built to move. Since our daily routines often begin and end in a sitting position, having an active leisure lifestyle is a must. The more you move, the more you WANT to move. Exercise during pregnancy does not have to be on the aerobic schedule or in your training hour.

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Fitness4Baby's Guide to Pregnancy and Nutrition

Now that you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, your baby is counting on you to provide quality nutrients for a healthy start to life. So the impact of your nutritional choices is two fold. Health eating habits should be taught, learned and continued for the rest of your life. Choosing the most nutritious food which fits your lifestyle and budget can be confusing. Fitness4Baby will help clear up confusion and direct you to the professionals who know.

Healthy Eating Habits

We will share with you our general guidelines for healthy eating. Such things as frequency of meals, portion control, nutrition density and food combination can make all the difference in the world. This is not a “pregnant diet,” it is simply an understanding of the impact of your choices and some suggestions to enhance the health of your pregnancy.

What Should I Eat?

Since this is such a broad topic, we will discuss it in terms of overall quality of nutrients and specific individual needs directed by a Registered Dietitian. We want to enhance awareness of foods that promote a healthy pregnancy and life.

What Not to Eat?

If you are an individual with specific dietary concerns, please consult your Registered Dietitian. There are some foods, suggested by professionals, you may want to avoid. The more you know the better off you will be. A safe and healthy pregnancy is your goal.

Registered Dietitian Referral

Fitness4Baby will help you find the most recent and accurate information when is comes to nutrition and pregnancy. We will direct you to a qualified RD at your request.

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Fitness4Baby's Guide to Postnatal Fitness

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