Hi Vickie! Congratulations on your pregnancy. The service escapes my mind right now, but I believe there is an 800 number that you can call for locating doctors in your area. This service also tries to find a compatable doctor based on needs that are important to you in a doctor.
You will still be able to do the CTX Series but just modify along the way. The following books will be helpful in that area plus share additional valuable information.
One is "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy" by Dr. James Clapp. The other is "Expecting Fitness" by Birgitta Gallo.
Below, I have copied a previous post that Erin F, a fellow poster, has posted in the past. She gives a breakdown of "Expecting Fitness". This book will be a good source for exercise modifications. Good Luck!
Erin states:
I recently found and bought a wonderful book that was just published in October of 1999. No, I'm not pregnant, but I went through about 2 1/2 weeks absolutely positive that I was, hence my hasty purchase. BUT, this is the best book on the subject I've ever seen! I haven't read the Dr. Clapp book, but he is quoted several times, so you know the author subscribes to the same philosophy. It's called Expecting Fitness, by Birgitta Gallo. She's the trainer who worked with Jane Seymore during her pregnancy with twins a few years ago. Here's a rundown of what you'll find in this book:
Chapter 1: The Pregnancy/Exercise Connection: It talks about all of the benefits to exercise during pregnancy and how a pregnant body reacts to exercise as compared to the nonpregnant body. For ex. You burn more calories doing the same exercise while pregnant than when you're not.
Chapter 2: Pregnancy Basics and Q & As
Chapter3: Guidelines for Exercising during Pregnancy: I found it very reassuring to have something written down that DIDN'T use the pre 1994 ACOG recommendations, but was up to date with the current ones.
Chapter 4: How to Modify Sports and Activities for Pregnancy: This chapter impressed me the most. It covered every sport and activity I ever thought of and some I hadn't( step, kickboxing, sliding, rowing, skiing, snorkeling, Pilates, etc. ) and how it can be modified during pregnancy. there's even a couple of handy charts of exercises you should avoid, which are fine, and which can or can't be started as novice exercisers.
Chapter 5: The Exercises: All kinds of exercises that can/should be done during pregnancy, with emphasis on the lower back and abs.
Chapter 6: Exercises for High-Risk and Bed-Rest Pregnancies: I've never had a pregnancy that required me to stay in bed, but if I did I would feel a lot better knowing I could keep from turning into a total marshmellow using the exercises she shows here. Plus I think it would help me to keep from going stir crazy by giving me something to do!
