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Helene Byrne

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I can answer all questions regarding prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer any questions that are not related to prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer questions regarding getting pregnant, or signs or symtoms, only fitness and exercise during and after pregnancy. No due dates, medical problems during pregnancy, signs or symtpoms of pregnancy, pregnancy tests, vaginal problems/smells/discharge, periods or ovulation.

Experience in the area

Pre-and-Postnatal Exercise Specialist ACE certified Personal Trainer Author: "Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best" Book Author: "Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning" DVD Founder: BeFit-Mom Teacher: Post Pregnancy Exercise Workshops

Organizations

IDEA Health and Fitness Association

Publications

numerous regional parenting magazine

Education/Credentials

Dancing Thru Pregnancy, Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification 2000 Resist-a-Ball Core Program, 1999 American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer Certificate, 1999 Peak Performance, San Francisco, CA, Pilates Instructor Training Program, 1992 Health and Fitness Institute, Cal State Hayward, Personal Trainer Certificate, 1990 American College of Sports Medicine, Group Exercise Leader, 1989 Boston Conservatory, BFA/Dance, 1982

Awards and Honors

�Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning�, 2005. Winner of the Platinum Award from the Family Review Center, 2007.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Timeliness 9.90
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 1
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 10
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 5057
  • Volunteer Since 2007-08-29
  • Prestige Points 5070

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Dee10/09/0910101010She was very quick in her responses .....
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Kimberly09/15/0910101010Response was timely and informative

Recent Answers from Helene Byrne

2009-10-27 urine/exercise/postpartum:

You are experiencing urinary stress incontinence, a very common problem, and fortunately one that's easy to fix by strengthening your pelvic floor muscles. These small muscles run from your pubic bone

2009-10-24 baby:

Your baby sounds like she's having digestive problems and has food sensitivities. Get a referral from your OBGYN and see a nutritionist who specializes in maternity. You most likely will need to change

2009-10-17 laying on back:

In rare cases, some pregnant women experience Supine Hypotensive Disorder, now often called positional low blood pressure, a condition that causes quick onset dizziness and or fainting. It it presumed

2009-10-15 Pubic/vaginal pain:

Consult with your OBGYN and get a referral to a Physical Therapist who specializes in prenatal issues. It's possible that you are experiencing Pubic Symphasis disfunction, where there is too much move

2009-10-12 abdominal exercises:

Plank exercises and quadruped exercises, which stabilize the spine in the neutral position are all good, as well as pelvic tilts and Transverse Abdominis (TvA) isolations which can be done right up until

 

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