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Fit to Deliver Prenatal Fitness Program Fact Sheet

• Fit to Deliver prenatal fitness program is the first program to be developed by a physician (Dr. Karen Nordahl), personal trainers (Sarah Arscott, Martha Sirdevan, Wendy Foo) and physical therapist (Carl Petersen).
  
• Fit to Deliver is based on the belief that most women can and should remain active during pregnancy.
  
• Fit to Deliver is a practical program tailored for different fitness levels and stages of pregnancy.
  
• The program focuses on three principles:
  
  • Prevention - helping to reduce the chances of back pain, effects of poor posture and diastis recti (the separation of abdominal muscles that can sometimes happen in pregnancy).
    
  • Preparation - helps to strengthen the muscles women need in labour and the upper body strength needed for caring for a newborn.
    
  • Restoration - if a woman exercises during the pregnancy, she will have an easier time regaining pre-pregnancy shape.
    
• The Fit to Deliver program outlines exercises for each trimester; postural reminders; warm-up and cool-down exercises; stretching techniques; smart aerobic guidelines; strength training; trunk (core) stability and nutritional information.
  
• By following the Fit to Deliver exercise program, under the supervision of caregivers, women can increase their chances of having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
  
• Expectant mothers can order the "Fit to Deliver" book or learn more about the program by calling 1-800-511-1225 or visiting www.fittodeliver.com

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