The big benefits of working out during pregnancy I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you don’t need to wrap yourself in bubble wrap for nine months when you’re pregnant – with the right guidance and approvals from your doctor, it is safe to exercise during pregnancy. Whi...
Eight great benefits of pregnancy exercise You already know that exercise is good for you, but exercising during pregnancy is especially beneficial. Exercise prepares you for labor, boosts your energy, and lifts your mood. Find out more about these and other benefits of exercise during pregnancy...
Sex during pregnancy may look and feel different, and your sex drive may be stronger or weaker. "All women have different sexual desires and preferences that can be influenced by a multitude of physical and emotional factors," says Shannon Smith, M.D., an ob-gyn atBrigham Faulkner Ob/...
But not all women cope quite as easily with the huge physical and emotional changes which sweep uninvited through their body and, as many of today's laws and working practices acknowledge, neither should they have to. During pregnancy, changes occur in every area of a woman's life. From ...
Exercising is an important part of staying healthy during pregnancy. Discover the benefits of exercising while pregnant, for both you and your baby.
Due to a lack of health system and workplace supports that adequately meet their needs, many women are leaving their careers during their prime working years. It is crucial that we shed light on the impacts of the gap. Understanding why it’s a problem can help employers reduce stigma ...
But businesses also have to recognize that employee pregnancy means the loss—sometimes temporary, sometimes permanent—of workers, some of whom may be quite valuable to the firm's operation. Businesses, then, have to figure out "how to balance the personal needs of a pregnant worker with the...
During exercise, your systolic blood pressure increases to improve blood flow, thus increasing available oxygen to the working muscles. Your blood vessels may also become more relaxed, or dilated, to allow for the increased blood flow. This may mean a slight lowering of your diastolic blood press...
"We want to make sure that our employees receive full support along their family journey," said Galloway. "It's not just the three trimesters of pregnancy. It's the support after the baby comes home, when the employee is coming back to work after leave, and beyond. It's important not...
Jander,MetLife:Yes. For our voluntary benefit products, we look to the employer to determine the group’s definition of eligibility. While 30 hours is a common threshold for full-time consideration, some states mandate that employees working fewer hours be considered for benefits. During a group...