The Active Woman's Guide to Pregnancy: Practical Advice for Getting Outdoors When Expecting

By Aneema Van Groenou

For active women, the outdoors continues to call, even during pregnancy. What vital women really need to know is how to nurture a healthy pregnancy while continuing to participate in the outdoor... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580085180
• ISBN13: 9781580085182
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Great reference

Most of the all-in-one pregnancy/childbirth/newborn care books have precious little space devoted to information on exercise during pregnancy and a lot of what is included is overly conservative advice (as if being sedentary is somehow safer than being physically active). Reading this all the way through would be a bit weird, but used as a reference it is fantastic. Advice is divided by trimester and is sensible. There is little about the post-partum period or about exercise and breastfeeding (this is, after all, about pregnancy), but what she does say on those subjects is also completely reasonable.

Happy Husband

My wife and I are both active outdoor types. I bought this book for my wife to try and make sure that we maintain an active lifestyle throughtout her pregnancy and after the birth of our son. We were able to follow the guidelines of Dr. Van Groenou and had a great time throughout the last couple months. There are no other books like this. My wife looked great and felt great as well. We are now happy parents to a healthy baby boy. Great advice in the book!!!!

Fabulous resource

Finally, a pregnancy guide for those of us who don't want to hole up on the couch for 9 months! A clear assessment of risks (and rewards) of different activities (jogging,water-skiing, hiking, etc.)in a totally user-friendly format. Inspiring, too. Get it for anybody you know who is pregnant and still wants to get out there.