News & ArticlesPostpartum depression: can exercise help?by Karen Nordahl, MD As printed in the Winter 2005-06 issue of Urbanbaby & Toddler magazine You may have noticed that the subject of postpartum depression has made its way into the mainstream media. Brooke Shields has written a book (which brought several of my own patients into the office), Oprah has discussed the issue, and although I do not agree with his comments, Tom Cruise did help publicize the condition. But what does this all mean? How can you tell if you are depressed when you have little time for anything except for the care of your baby? You are not sleeping as well, not eating properly and at times overwhelmed by the new arrival. When does it get serious? Continue reading "Postpartum depression: can exercise help?" » Permanent Link | February 06/08 Parenting, the ergonomic wayby Dr. Karen Nordahl and Carl Petersen, PT As printed in the Fall 2006 issue of Urbanbaby & Toddler magazine Besides the anatomical and physiological changes that happen during pregnancy, the actual movements of motherhood can cause aches and pains. Fitness professionals often teach clients the proper ergonomics to with regard to office space and typical everyday movements. However, the movement patterns of mothers are quite unique and can cause serious distress on the body if not done functionally. The spine is subjected to abnormal stresses which over time can lead to injury or degeneration of spinal structures Continue reading "Parenting, the ergonomic way" » Permanent Link | February 06/08 Exercising when you're pregnantby Callie Camp As printed in the Summer 2006 issue of Urbanbaby & Toddler magazine Does any mom-to-be still believe that the next 40 weeks are a time for putting up her feet and indulging every craving? These days pregnant women are working full-time jobs right up until their due dates and multitasking to get things squared away before baby comes along. Today's expectant mothers are as busy as before they got pregnant, if not more. And the trend is amplified in the fitness sector. Everywhere, pregnant women are grunting through squats with stability balls and sweating on the treadmill, balancing in yoga poses and strengthening their abs in Pilates classes. Even women who were previously inactive are seeking out prenatal fitness classes now that more expectant moms are recognizing the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. But even with this shift towards physical fitness, there are still lingering myths surrounding pregnancy and exercise. Continue reading "Exercising when you're pregnant" » Permanent Link | February 06/08 Managing weight gain in pregnancyPermanent Link | February 06/08 Should pregnant women stop exercising?Permanent Link | February 06/08 Stroller Strides Partners With Fit To Deliver To Begin Offering Prenatal Fitness ClassesPermanent Link | June 29/06 "Face your toughest pounds" from Chatelaine.comPermanent Link | February 06/06 Myths of Exercise and PregnancyPermanent Link | March 10/05 Is it Safe to Exercise While Pregnant?Permanent Link | February 10/05 Fit Mommy: The Benefits of Exercise During PregnancyPermanent Link | January 10/05 Fall 2004 NewsletterPermanent Link | September 10/04 Summer 2004 NewsletterPermanent Link | July 10/04 Spring 2004 NewsletterPermanent Link | April 10/04 Winter 2003 NewsletterPermanent Link | December 10/03 Shape Magazine on Post-partum exercisePermanent Link | September 19/01 Dive in and go with the flow with these five workoutsPermanent Link | September 19/01 Prenatal workout helps mom improve well beingPermanent Link | September 19/01 Home | Buy Book | FAQ | News | Host an Accreditation Course | Courses | Contact © Fit to Deliver Inc. except where indicated. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. |
