Stay fit for two

Exercise during pregnancy can help prepare you for childbirth; exercising after can help you get back in shape. We’ve heard the age-old counsel to “eat for two” in pregnancy that, although said with the best intentions, is not truly necessary for the mother or the growing foetus. As we all know Indian society, more often than not, revolves ar ound food. Pregnancy is an opportunity for mothers and grandmothers to pamper their little girls who are ‘to-be-mothers’ with the most indulgent recipes handed down through generations. Indian parents travel across the globe to be with their daughters during their pregnancy, to keep them “safe” (which often translates as “immobile”), and to help them with their life changes post-delivery. It is a brilliant practice but one that might require some modifications to accommodate today’s... [read full story]