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    What are some good ways to relax and deal with stress near the end of my pregnancy?
    Lisa Greaves Taylor, CCCE, LCCE, CD (DONA)
    Lisa Greaves Taylor, CCCE, LCCE, CD (DONA)
    Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator
    Lisa Greaves Taylor, CCCE, LCCE, CD (DONA) is a certified childbirth educator, birth doula, and founder of Birth Matters NYC. With over 10 years of experience, Lisa specializes in labor support, postpartum wellness, and education in the first few months of parenthood. She is a certified childbirth educator with both the Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan New York (CEA/MNY) and Lamaze International. Lisa served on CEA/MNY’s board for 5 years and was named CEA’s Ellen Chuse Childbirth Educator of the Year in 2018. Lisa is also a DONA-certified labor support doula and a professional member of Evidence Based Birth.
    Lisa Greaves Taylor, CCCE, LCCE, CD (DONA)
    Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator
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    If it's at all possible, stop working or try to work from home for the rest of your pregnancy so you can slow down and de-stress. Getting prenatal massages can also really help. Make sure you're still staying active though. You want your body to stay loose since that's conducive to a healthy labor and birth.
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    Why am I hungry so often when I'm pregnant?
    Amy Chow
    Amy Chow
    Registered Dietitian
    Amy Chow is a Registered Dietitian and the Founder of Chow Down Nutrition, a family and child nutrition consulting service in British Columbia (BC), Canada. With over ten years of experience, Amy has a special interest in pediatric nutrition, food allergy management, and eating disorder recovery. Amy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from McGill University. She gained her clinical experiences at residential and outpatient eating disorder treatment programs as well as for BC Children’s Hospital before starting her own business. She has been featured on Find BC Dietitians, Dietitians of Canada, Food Allergy Canada, Recovery Care Collective, Parentology, Save on Foods, National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC), and Joytv.
    Amy Chow
    Registered Dietitian
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    The baby pushes down on your stomach preventing you from eating full meals. This means you'll be hungry more often. I recommend having small, frequent meals and snacks throughout the day to keep your hunger at bay.
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    How does exercise help a pregnant woman?
    Jade Giffin, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC Jade Giffin is an Art Psychotherapist based in New York, New York. She brings over a decade of experience specializing in the treatment of trauma and grief, pre and post-partum and parenting challenges, anxiety and stress management, self-care, and social, emotional, and learning difficulties for adults, teenagers, and children. Jade holds a BA in Psychology and Visual Arts from Barnard College and an MA in Art Therapy from New York University with distinction. She is a Hughes Fellow and Lehman Award recipient for providing outstanding clinical work. Jade's roles also encompass clinical supervisor, therapeutic program developer, published researcher, and presenter.
    Jade Giffin, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
    Art Psychotherapist
    Expert Answer
    Exercising while you're pregnant may help make your birth easier by keeping your joints and ligaments loose.
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    How can I have a healthy pregnancy if I'm over 35?
    Wendy Powell
    Wendy Powell
    Maternal Health & Exercise Specialist
    Wendy Powell is a Maternal Health and Exercise Specialist and the Founder and CEO of MUTU System, the world's best-selling, medically recommended online fitness education program for mothers. Wendy specializes in pregnancy, post-baby recovery, postpartum exercises, fitness education, and body confidence. Wendy works to shift the conversation on women's bodies towards equality and empowerment for health, confidence, and power. She is a published author, international speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur. Wendy is on the Women's Development Board of the MicroLoan Foundation and is a frequent contributor to the BBC. MUTU System has been featured in Vogue, the Huffington Post, Fox News Health, Daily Mail, and The Guardian, and is recommended by Hollywood Trainer, Jeanette Jenkins.
    Wendy Powell
    Maternal Health & Exercise Specialist
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    The preparation for a healthy pregnancy is very similar at any age. It's important to take care of yourself, so focus on great nutrition, staying hydrated, and being active.
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    Are there any exercises that can help me cope with stress during my pregnancy?
    Wendy Powell
    Wendy Powell
    Maternal Health & Exercise Specialist
    Wendy Powell is a Maternal Health and Exercise Specialist and the Founder and CEO of MUTU System, the world's best-selling, medically recommended online fitness education program for mothers. Wendy specializes in pregnancy, post-baby recovery, postpartum exercises, fitness education, and body confidence. Wendy works to shift the conversation on women's bodies towards equality and empowerment for health, confidence, and power. She is a published author, international speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur. Wendy is on the Women's Development Board of the MicroLoan Foundation and is a frequent contributor to the BBC. MUTU System has been featured in Vogue, the Huffington Post, Fox News Health, Daily Mail, and The Guardian, and is recommended by Hollywood Trainer, Jeanette Jenkins.
    Wendy Powell
    Maternal Health & Exercise Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Any kind of activity that keeps your circulation going is going to be good for your physical and mental health. Probably the best and most accessible exercise any pregnant woman can do is to be walking every day. Core exercises and pelvic floor exercises can also help prepare you for giving birth.
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