Hi there
Moving into my 3rd trimester has bought with it the joys of nausea again. For the first 12 weeks I carried a paper bag in my handbag wherever I went which did attract strange looks from fellow commuters on the tube, am sure they just thought I was hungover, that most definitely feels like a thing of the past! Now, at 27 weeks pregnant I was thrilled to be trying out something more sophisticated, the "reach before you retch" Rescue Anti-Nausea pulse point not only smells delicious, I have particularly enjoyed the restorative mandarin with ginger, the soothing and calming scent helps alleviate the
sickness and take your mind of chucking up in the nearest bin. For a more refreshing and reviving scent, the Sesame oil with peppermint is lovely too.
All these delicious Blooming Babe lotions and oils are helping to make me feel relaxed and in control of my body again. In line with an attempt to retain my fitness, very important for both mummy and baby throughout pregnancy. The past 6 months i have been sweating my way through a series of self disciplined work-outs but moving into my last trimester I do feel the need for extra guidance, with my balance shot to bits and a near fatal trip of the treadmill landing in a heap on the gym floor I decided it was time to get a personal trainer. Perusing the selection of trainers can be a mind field so its always best to ask what they specialise in, finding the right one is essential for both your well being and the health of the little one growing inside you.
An hour of research later I chose Daniel Chicano, who works at David Lloyds in Kensington. He specializes in pre and post natal training and has extensive knowledge of nutrition so was able to guide me through the does and don'ts of what to eat. He's also very good at reminding me to do my pelvic floor exercises, easily forgotten when left to your own devices, something I am certain I will be thankful for later on! Concentrating on keeping my oblique's taught and balance on track, along with a fierce determination to keep my butt in some kind of shape, I now see Danny twice a week. Its only been 3 weeks but already I feel like I have more energy, my body feels fitter and I am more confident knowing i'm not over stretching or risking my health and
that of my baby.
Jo x