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| Maternal Fitness: Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy, an Easier Labor, and a Quick Recovery | 
 enlarge | Author: Julie Tupler
Creator: Andrea Thompson
Publisher: Fireside
Discount Category: Book
Selling Price: $15.95
Buy Used: $2.90
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Customer Ratings:  20 comments
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (pounds): 0.8
Dimensions (inch): 9 x 7.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0684802953
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.24
EAN: 9780684802954
Publication Date: April 10, 1996
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20 minutes of pushing and 8 1/2 lbs out of my belly with no stitches! January 6, 2009
I'm very impressed with this book. It helped me deliver my first baby,a 8 1/2 lbs girl in 20 minutes of pushing with no stitches needed after. I followed the exercises after 6 months of my pregnancy (I would have started early if I have known about the book) and it really helped.
I would highly recommend this book to any ladies out there.
Very informative book October 20, 2008
Julie presents the information in an easy to understand format without talking down to the reader. She teaches effective pushing technique by helping the reader find, strengthen and use the correct muscles. She also provides a nice light workout and stretching routine.
While the number of "acceptable" birthing positions she mentioned was a bit limited, reading other natural child birth books will provide additional gravity friendly options.
Seeing benefits after one weekend! August 11, 2008
I didn't get this book until my fifth month of pregnancy when I was searching for something to help relieve my back pain. I came across this book and after a single weekend of doing the introductory BAKS exercises, I'm feeling noticably better. I wish I had followed this program during my first pregnancy, b/c it teaches you to visualize the act of giving birth (like squeezing toothpaste from a tube), teaches you which muscles to use, and gives you the safe and effective exercises that develop those muscles. At the rist of TMI, I noticed the difference with my first bowel movement! I'm actually starting to look FORWARD to having a baby because I feel like I'm going to be prepared. I know HOW to push and I'm excited about developing my strength over the next few months so that labor isn't as exhausting as it was the first time around. I plan to write another review in December after the baby is born.
 Great Information May 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this comment useful.
This book has some really good information and wonderful tips for preparing for the marathon of labor and delivery. Once you learn the basic moves they can be easily incorporated into your daily routine. I have not been able to make myself do it every day but I can see how important it is. My lack of motivation is certainly not the book's fault! Now if I can just get off the couch...
Very Detailed plan of Exercises May 15, 2008
I liked this book, because you dont go straight to the exercises. It tells you what youll be working on and why. You dont get to the exercises until chapter 8 or 9 I believe, but it shows you how to properly breath and other things, it was a great find for me.
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