(Part 2) Top products from r/fitpregnancy

I have found Fit and Healthy Pregnancy by Kristina Pinto to be pretty good overall. They say to avoid back stroke while swimming which I don't agree with since gravity doesn't pull baby onto vena cava like on land, but otherwise their recommendations seem good. https://www.amazon.com/Fit-Healthy-Pregnancy-Strong-Shape-ebook/dp/B00FGDGHFI

Edit: This book is definitely geared to athletes and active non-competitive people. It talks a lot about how to maintain or tone down your existing routines, with not much focus on new-to-fitness people.

Take it easy. I could barely run my first trimester. I’m 13+1 today and ran 2 miles for the first time in a while last week. I was still tired. This weekend I finally feel like I have some energy again and hiked 9 miles yesterday and 7 today. The first 11 weeks or so I took a lot of walks.

I was lucky and didn’t have much nausea, but when I did, I usually had to eat or I’d pop a preggie pop

Good luck and be nice to yourself!

The book Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986295043/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Gma6CbCK8ZJZ4

This really explains all the nutrients that are so important for your growing babe and why. It was easier for me to eat healthy after reading how important real foods nutrients were.

I highly recommend reading Expecting Better, as the author looks at the actual scientific evidence behind most common pregnancy do's and don'ts.

The summary of her section on coffee says:

> In moderation, coffee is fine.

> All evidence supports having up to 2 cups daily.

> Much of the evidence supports having 3 to 4 cups.

> Evidence on more than 4 cups a day is mixed; some links are seen with miscarriage, but it is possible that they are all due to the effects of nausea.

Personally, I have a large travel mug of strong black coffee every morning.

I really like this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015AQL1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ttzvyb2QKKP2X

Is got zero additives and is just whey isolate. The isolate part is just how the protein is taken from the milk, and actually helps break down the lactose. Which I like Cuz my stomach gets upset when I have too much!

The other reason I like this one is its unflavored (basically tastes like watered down milk, no fake vanilla flavor). This means I can add it to chocolate milk, strawberry milk, yogurt oatmeal or even a blended coffee drink. :)

Don't be too intimidated by the size. A serving you add to a drink is a rather large scoop. I was surprised how fast I went through it.

Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe can’t be beat. My husband and I did it together a few years ago. You build muscle super fast. It was so much fun keeping a notebook together. Rippetoe breaks down every lift so thoroughly, there’s no gimmicky shortcuts, and he takes a sort of whole body approach that’s way better than “targeting” certain muscles. He’s lasted the test of time when so many other coaches and programs have had their trendy moment and fallen into obscurity.

We got this Schwinn jogger on prime day for $150. It has all the features of the more expensive joggers. There's no way I could justify $300+ for a stroller! However, I really wanted the fixed wheel style for safety, as well as the one-handed brake mechanism. So the Schwinn was perfect. I think there's also a double version.

Definitely PT. I also found this book useful for the theory of doing more than just simple PT exercises!

After lots of googling I found this vegan DHA supplement without rosemary extract: Vegan Omega DHA Supplement, #1 Prenatal DHA - Safe and Effective Omega Essential Fatty Acids Algae Formula - Algal Omega-3, Omega-6, DHA, EPA, MD-CertifiedTM Plant-Based Oils (60 Vegetarian Softgels) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M053IO3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AzMDyb472ZDH1

It doesn't have EPA, but it might be an alternative if you want to be safe and avoid rosemary?

Seconding this -- My sister got me this book and I love it. It has a month to month guide and specific exercises. https://www.amazon.com/Pregnant-Athlete-Ever-Before-During-Pregnancy/dp/0738217263

Definitely lots of walking helps! I was told no crunches/sit ups for a few months after to allow for the incision to heal. I was able to go back to mostly normal (stuff like running and pushups/situps) by about 4 months postpartum. Make sure you drink lots of water especially if you’re on any pain medication, and hold a pillow to your incision if it still hurts to laugh/cough/sneeze.

I’m three weeks out from my second c section (scheduled this time) and I bought an abdominal binder to wear after. I found last time it really helped with swelling and made me feel less like my insides were going to fall out.

I have an out of the box suggestion since cycling seems to be something that interests you. You could get an under the desk cycling apparatus since it would be smaller and easier to transport than a full blown bike. And, theoretically, you could use it while watching tv.

Glamorise Women's Double Layer Custom Control Sport Bra , Black/Grey , 38G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C1Z2MG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fljWCbCYSKGNH

These are the ones I can still use them, I went from a G to a H/I this pregnancy. Very supportive for HIIT workouts.

Try this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0032ZOXYO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493600583&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=prenatal+yoga+dvd&dpPl=1&dpID=517VlgApNQL&ref=plSrch

I like it because it's the least "woo woo" of them all and it's actually some decent yoga.

I also got one, based off recommendations from this sub. 35 weeks and it helps so much!

GABRIALLA Elastic Maternity Belt,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WFY16C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I got one of these things and it really feels like it keeps baby from banging around in there: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WFTHN4

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19w now, planning to run a 5k at 22w. We'll see how it goes...

If you have swim knowledge, then this is a good book to look into (and it’s water proof). I like it bc there is a ton of variety.

https://www.amazon.com/Workouts-Binder-Swimmers-Triathletes-Coaches/dp/1931382743/ref=asc_df_1931382743_nodl/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17562260684494478328&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016209&hvtargid=pla-350354453958&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258871377&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17562260684494478328&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016209&hvtargid=pla-350354453958

I have this one that I found on Amazon. It's pretty unsexy, but it's getting the job done so far and I have plenty of room still to grow and keep filling it out.