Why Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Matter by Rehana Jawadwala

Why Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Matter explores the space between widely repeated advice to remain active during pregnancy and after birth, and the limited clarity around what that activity can involve for mothers and babies. It sets out the benefits of physical activity at these stages and considers which forms of exercise are safe and appropriate.

Written by Rehana Jawadwala, a sports physiologist and perinatal yoga teacher, the book examines the evidence that supports physical activity for mothers. It also looks at how women’s physiology changes during pregnancy and following childbirth, responding in detail to questions raised by mothers and by those supporting them.

Key details

• Author: Rehana Jawadwala
• Written from the perspective of a sports physiologist and perinatal yoga teacher
• Examines pregnancy and postnatal exercise
• Reviews evidence supporting physical activity for mothers
• Explores physiological changes during pregnancy and after birth
• Addresses questions from mothers and those around them

Synopsis

Exercise is often recommended during pregnancy and after birth, yet information on the benefits for mother and baby, and on what is safe and appropriate, can be limited. This book reviews evidence in support of physical activity for mothers and explains how women’s physiology changes during pregnancy and after giving birth. It answers, in detail, questions that mothers and those supporting them may have.