I am finally in my third trimester! Her kicks are very strong these days. You might notice that instead of a quick fluttering in your stomach, you feel strong jabs and may even identify a hand or foot! But, along with the elation of knowing I only have a little over 10 weeks until I meet my second daughter, the final trimester brings more aches and pains. My hips hurt, my lower back hurts (that might be due to the heels I refuse to give up!), and my feet ache each night. All the research that I've done tells me that exercise helps prepare the body for the final push of the third trimester. I know I've preached the benefits of exercise during pregnancy before, but Wallis and I discovered a great class when we were pregnant with our first children. Fit4Baby, offered by Stroller Strides, is an excellent class to get your body ready for the stress of carrying a baby and is offered throughout the Chicago city and surrounding suburbs. According to the website, "Fit4Baby® is a program designed to strengthen the body for all the changes it will experience during pregnancy. The class includes cardio, strength, flexibility and balance training. Fit4Baby is designed to accommodate all stages of pregnancy and various fitness levels." If you are interested, act fast! Classes fill up quickly.
Check out www.strollerstrides.com for all of the details on class times and a location near you. While you are there, be sure to look into the post baby classes like Body Back and Stroller Strides. They are a great way to get in shape after your baby arrives, but most importantly, they help you develop of network of new and experienced moms in your area. You'll love swapping swaddle secrets while you tighten your core!
Good Luck!
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