Exercise Regimen for Pregnant Women

“Does a pregnant woman need to exercise?”

Pregnancy is a physically demanding state. You need to stay in shape and possess stamina and energy to cope with your bodily changes. Being as physically fit as you are is a big advantage.

When a woman is pregnant, the heart’s work load increases. Because of your fine state of health, you are well equipped to meet the demands of carrying a baby.

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Musk Mallow Medicinal Properties

(Abelmoschus moschatus) Musk mallow belongs to the plant family Mavaceae. It is an annual plant, growing up to 1 meter high, covered with long, stiff hairs. The leaves are polymorphus, more or less cordate or heart-shaped, alternate, 3-7 deeply lobed, with toothed-margins. The flowers are yellow, orange or red. The fruit is a hairy oblong capsule containing many fragrant brown or black kidney-shaped seeds that have a pleasant taste. It grows in most tropical countries.

Part Used: The seeds

Active Principles: Beta sitosterol, myricetin, campesterol, stigmasterol, cholesterol, ergosterol, acetic acid, ambretiolic acid and essential oils

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Garden Rue Medicinal Properties

(Ruta graveolens) Ruta is a hardy shrubby plant which bears an ash-green color. The leaves emit a very strong, disagreeable odor and have a bitter, nauseating taste. The tiny leaves are arranged alternately on the stem and the yellow flowers are terminally located.

Parts Used: The leaves and stems


Caution: Pregnant women should not use this plant internally as it could lead to abortion or even death.

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