9. Take time to connect to yourself and your baby. Try this
simple exercise. If needed, place pillows underneath you and
sit in a cross-legged position. Place one hand over your heart
and one hand on your stomach. Inhale and exhale through your
nose while focusing on the positive feelings in your heart for
the baby.
10. Listen to your needs. The most important thing you
can do as your baby grows is to take care of your body, mind,
and spirit. Ask those you love to continue to encourage and
support you. Keep your husband or partner connected by letting
him know how you feel, and place his hand on the baby so he too
can experience the miracle inside you. Remember, you are never
alone!
Sara Holliday is a popular "fitness guru" from Southern California and proven expert in prenatal and postnatal exercises designed to help women stay in shape during and after their pregnancies. She is a certified aerobics instructor, a certified personal trainer, licensed massage therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist. She has trained extensively in the martial arts and is certified in yoga. Sara also has a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and regularly appears as a fitness expert on KUSI-TV in San Diego.
** See www.fitbysara.com for Sara Holliday's prenatal and postnatal DVDs:
"Sara Holliday's Prenatal Yoga: First Trimester"
"Sara Holliday's Prenatal Yoga: Second Trimester"
"Sara Holliday's Stroller Workout for Moms"
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