Powering through Pregnancy: Keeping strong and supple for the most important nine months of your life

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

In this easy-to-use, illustrated book, Jane Simons, a leading obstetric physiotherapist, shares her passionate commitment to help women take the best care of themselves during the nine months of pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when unexpected aches and pains appear. "Powering Through Pregnancy" shows you why, in clear, non-medical language, with line drawings to help you understand the way the anatomy all fits together. Jane Simons then describes the exercises that she teaches so successfully to her pre-natal classes. She tells you how and why they're doing you good as well as when they're not suitable. Each exercise is illustrated with a photograph for easy reference. There are also break-out boxes with handy hints such as which exercises will be good in labour. In the final section, exercises suitable for specific pains during pregnancy, such as lower back or coccyx pain, can be referred to conveniently.

Author Bio

Jane Simons is one of Sydney's leading obstetric physiotherapists with an extensive background in treating and teaching women who are having or have had babies. She currently runs a busy private practice and teaches ante-natal and post-natal classes at the Royal Women's Hospital, Sydney.