Hello Exercise, Goodbye Stress

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Hello Exercise, Goodbye Stress

You know that exercise does your body good, but you’re too busy and stressed to fit it into your routine. Hold on a second - there’s good news when it comes to exercise and stress. 

Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to weightlifting, can act as a stress reliever. If you’re not an athlete or even if you’re downright out of shape, you can still make a little exercise go a long way toward stress management. Discover the connection between exercise and stress relief - and why exercise should be part of your stress management plan with: READ MORE…

Do You Have a Birth Plan?

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Do You Have a Birth Plan?

Welcome to our 4th Newsletter in October. 

In the happy days of early pregnancy, you’re probably thinking of baby names and planning to shop for baby clothes. The reality of labor and birth may seem extremely far off - which makes this the perfect time to start planning for the arrival of your baby by creating a birth plan that details your wishes.

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Who Will Care For You During Your Pregnancy and Childbirth?

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Who Will Care For You During Your Pregnancy and Childbirth?

Our continuing focus for October is education and support for Maternal Health and child health.

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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

Welcome to our 2nd Newsletter in October.

We continue our dedication to Maternal Health with: Read More…

Birth

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Birth

Click For Fitness is celebrating Maternal Health in October. 

Click For Fitness is donating 100% of Click Mother  proceeds to Every Mother Counts.  

Every Mother Counts is an advocacy and mobilization campaign to increase education and support for maternal and child health. 

Every Mother Counts seeks to engage new audiences to better understand the challenges and the solutions while encouraging them to take action to improve the lives of girls and women worldwide. 

We start our October journey into the world of maternal health with:

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Pregnancy and STDs

Pregnancy and STDs

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Pregnancy and STDs

Can pregnant women become infected with STDs?

Yes, women who are pregnant can become infected with the same sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as women who are not pregnant. Pregnancy does not provide women or their babies any protection against STDs. The consequences of an STD can be significantly more serious, even life threatening, for a woman and her baby if the woman becomes infected with an STD while pregnant. It is important that women be aware of the harmful effects of STDs and know how to protect themselves and their children against infection. Read More…

I'm Stressed Out

I'm Stressed Out

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I’m Stressed Out

Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the ever increasing demands of life. Surveys show that most Americans experience challenges with stress at some point during the year. In looking at the causes of stress, remember that your brain comes hard-wired with an alarm system for your protection. When your brain perceives a threat, it signals your body to release a burst of hormones to fuel your capacity for a response. This has been labeled the “fight-or-flight” response. Once the threat is gone, your body is meant to return to a normal relaxed state. Unfortunately, the nonstop stress of modern life means that your alarm system rarely shuts off.

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