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Water exercise in pregnancy
Finding the right and comfortable way to exercise is important but often difficult to do. Aqua aerobics either in a class or on your own can be a comfortable and safe way to remain active during your pregnancy Benefits Include: Uses low impact environment, promoting comfort and wellbeing Provides support by reducing the effect of […] Read more
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Why should I exercise in pregnancy?
Exercise improves your muscle tone, strength and endurance, which may make it easier for you to adapt to the changes that pregnancy brings. The ideal exercise in pregnancy will get your heart pumping and keep you supple, without causing physical stress. You should also be doing pelvic floor exercises daily to help strengthen your pelvic […] Read more
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Eating Fish in Pregnancy
Don’t eat shark, marlin and swordfish, and limit the amount of tuna you eat to: no more than two tuna steaks a week (about 140g cooked or 170g raw each), or four medium-sized cans of tuna a week (about 140g when drained). These types of fish contain high levels of mercury that can damage your […] Read more
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Caffeine in Pregnancy
High levels of caffeine can result in babies having a low birth weight, which can increase the risk of health problems in later life. Too much can also cause miscarriage. Caffeine is naturally found in lots of foods, such as coffee, tea, chocolate and is added to some soft drinks and energy drinks. You shouldn’t have […] Read more
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Food cravings during pregnancy
Food cravings are sudden urges to eat a particular type of food. They are a real phenomenon and affect many women during pregnancy. No one really knows why food cravings develop. It seems logical that cravings might be due to something lacking in the diet, or an increased need for certain vitamins and minerals. However, this […] Read more