Looks like moms-to-be are on the rise (American's are experiencing a baby boom of sorts...and with more people staying home to save some money in these rocky times...statistics will continue to climb. The scary part of these stats is that, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 33% of these women were outside the weight guidelines for healthy pregnancies. 13% of expectant moms were underweight (gain of 16 lbs or less) whuch is associated with the risk of underweight babies and preterm labor. A staggering 21% are overweight (gain of 40 lbs or more) which is associated with problems like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, increased risk of cesarean sections and episiotomies, and weight retention after birth. Also, according to the CDC, more moms-to-be are seeking prenatal care (an increase of over 70% since 1990).
This paints a picture where fitness is obviously taking a back seat. It describes a situation in which moms-to-be are not getting the education and information they need to have a healthy pregnancy. Just as an athlete fine tunes his/her body for an athletic event, a mom-to-be needs to do the same. Fitness should be an integral part of a healthy pregnancy and enable the new mom to "keep up" with their new addition!!
Until next time....
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