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 Second Trimester Mommy Fitness You are now entering your second trimester of pregnancy, how exciting! This is a wonderful time if you are over the fatigue and morning sickness, which tends to plague the first trimester. Plus the baby is not taking up too much room. If you were thinking of doing a bootcamp, this would the perfect time to do it. However, you should always listen to your body. Remember, we aren’t training for a marathon, just aiming for a healthy mommy and baby. If you are coming back to T-Tapp after an absence then it's best to check with your doctor before starting again. If you T-Tapped through the first trimester then continue on, but check at each OB appointment if you are alright to keep on exercising. During the second (and third) trimester you need to avoid exercising flat on your back. In this position, the baby can rest on the vena cava, which decreases blood flow to the uterus and placenta and can cause dizziness. You can either stop all supine work completely or modify moves by placing a folded towel underneath the shoulders to elevate your upper body to approximately 45 degrees. Be sure to press the small of your back flat on the floor in starting positions for those flat on the back moves such as Scissor Kicks, Awesome Legs, and Half Frogs. Remember that you should not do Organs In Place (OIP). Also, alternate one back lying position with a side lying one, such as Pretzel Twist or Diva Derriere. If you are concerned about losing tone or strength in your abdominals, do not worry! The standing workout alone can keep your stomach toned and strong. You won’t see the fruits of your labor because of the growing belly, but you are keeping the core abdominal muscles toned and tight. Remember the shoulder-hip alignment principle with lats locked. That principle is key to keeping your core strong. Come delivery time, these muscles you have built and maintained will come in handy when you are ready to push! OIP is still not advised until after the baby is born. Other than that, you're free to do what your body tells you it wants to do. Exercise regularly and consistently. You should exercise at least three times per week. If you exercise more frequently, alternate full body and easy workouts. Many pregnant moms have to endure the gestational diabetes test. As we all know, Hoe Downs are an incredible to for helping control blood sugar levels. However, unless you have been consistently doing Hoe Downs after every single meal, do not attempt to skew the results of your gestational diabetes test by sneaking in a few sets of Hoe Downs. To protect your health and the health of your unborn baby, the doctor needs an accurate measurement of the true situation of your blood sugar. If there is a problem with gestational diabetes, then Hoe Downs may be used as one of the tools to help control it. Once again, do not use Hoe Downs to attempt to alter the testing for gestational diabetes, which may occur during this trimester. Staying cool is very important when you are pregnant. For this reason, it's a good idea to dress in layers, which can be shed as you get warmer during your workout. Remember to drink plenty of fluids to keep your body's natural cooling system functioning properly. As a guideline, your urine should be almost clear if you are properly hydrated. As always, if you are feeling lightheaded, dizzy, short of breath or overly fatigued STOP. You and your baby's health are more important than completing a movement or series of movements in the T-Tapp program. You might have heard stories from family members or friends about the dreaded stretch marks from pregnancy. Stretch marks are red, pink, or purple streaks in the skin, usually over the thighs, buttocks, abdomen and breasts. They are scars caused by the stretching of the skin and usually appear in the second half of pregnancy. They can start out as pink, reddish brown or dark brown streaks, depending on your skin color. We recommend the CRT body brushing technique and taking a warm bath in Dead Sea mineral salts twice a week, as this will help the skin repair itself and maintain elasticity. The water should be warm, not hot. While the water it's running, add 1/2 cup of Dead Sea mineral salts to it. For extra soothing of dry, itchy belly, add 7-10 drops of Skin Saver Body and 5-7 drop of Bulgarian Lavender Essential Oil to the Dead Sea mineral salt bath. Follow the bath with a application of Skin Saver Body, a proprietary blend of precious essential oils created for optimal skin elasticity. Alfalfa is recommended to help with water retention and skin elasticity and is also excellent source of plant protein. When Teresa was living in Germany she learned from the homeopathic physicians how important it was to take alfalfa during pregnancy. It is highly recommended not only to prevent water retention but also to promote milk production and the retightening of the skin post delivery. Continue using the B-12 spray, as it will help offset the fatigue that comes along with growing a new life. Congratulations on choosing to improve the health and wellness of not just yourself, but of your new little one! |
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