Pregnant, Fit & Fabulous

There a variety of associated health benefits to exercise during pregnancy for both the mother and her unborn child/children. However, my recent studies have shown that many women are actually reducing their exercise during pregnancy, which is why Mary Bacon's book is like a breath of fresh air. She gently shows the mother-to-be in a clear and concise manner, how vital exercise and diet is and importantly, how it impacts her unborn child. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this easy-to-read guide for any current or future mother ~ Mel Hayman, PhD (CQUniversity, Queensland, Australia) My personal experience in working with Mary Bacon is that she is a true expert in the pre and postnatal field. Whether you are a world class athlete like me or a regular mum, you will greatly benefit from her expertise. Mary has a great ability to make pregnancy fitness simple and easy to follow. You too will enjoy this book as much as I did. ~Jana Pittman, Olympic Medalist, dual World Champion and Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Mary Bacon is a highly skilled personal trainer with many years' experience. The book is excellently written and well researched and it will be of great help to any expectant mother! ~ Stephen Giulieri B. App. Sci. Mary's greatest joy is holding a client's baby and feeling a sense of contribution to the health and happiness of mother, partner and baby. I trained with Mary after having my first child and during my second pregnancy. We used the `Blood Pressure Cuff' biofeedback tool to do pelvic floor and deep abdominal contraction exercises properly. I noticed a great improvement and faster recovery after the birth of my second child by working on my core and pelvic floor. My husband and I are still training with Mary. Training with Mary Bacon throughout both my pregnancies was definitely the best thing I did to help keep my body strong in preparation for childbirth. I had always heard about the importance of pelvic floor exercises for women; however it wasn't until Mary began training me using a variety of techniques that I actually learned to perform them correctly. After two natural deliveries I found this training helped me maintain the strength in my pelvic floor area and regain my strength after both deliveries. I highly recommend Mary's style of training to all pregnant women looking to maintain their fitness throughout their pregnancies. ~Helen - Castle Hill