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Why sports and exercise are good during pregnancy – SWICA

Pregnancy is a special time with many physical changes. And it raises a lot of questions at the beginning – also regarding sports. Which sports can a pregnant woman continue to do and what should she pay attention to? What will motivate her to do sports regularly? Stefanie Meyer, SWICA-recognised instructor at rund8fit.ch, shares the most important information in this article about getting expectant mothers to do sports. After all, exercise is good not only for her but also for the baby.

Family holidays

Families often go on holiday during the school holidays. But regardless of whether you head to the beach, into the mountains or to an exotic faraway place, it's important to be well prepared, especially when taking along children.

Fever in children

If your child has a fever, you naturally want to do all you can. Medication can help to relieve the symptoms of fever. In the health tip we explain when you should use medication and how to give your child the right dose.

Nutritional advice

During pregnancy, expectant mothers have to think about nutrition not only for themselves, but also for their unborn child. The simple rule is that if you are pregnant you should neither starve nor thirst, but nor should you eat for two. Far more important than quantity is the quality of the food you eat.

Diet while breastfeeding

Eating well is important not only during pregnancy but also while breastfeeding. After all, mothers need to have sufficient energy and nutrients to nourish both themselves and their baby during this period.

Pregnancy and parenting classes

Pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period are major life events in which mothers experience huge physical and emotional changes. To help support parents-to-be as fully as possible, SWICA contributes towards ante-natal and post-natal services. In this interview, midwife Elena Reusser of the Geburtshaus Winterthur birth centre explains what makes these courses so useful for new families.

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