|  | Heightens sense of preparedness for labor, physically, 
  						  mentally and emotionally | 
  				
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					|  | Helps avoid excess weight gain | 
  				
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					|  | Increases strength, stamina and endurance | 
  				
					|  | 
  				
					|  | Reduces stress | 
  				
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					|  | Prevents, eliminates or reduces low back pain by avoiding or 
    repairing diastasis (the separation of the rectus abdominus, 
    the outermost layer of the abdominals) | 
  				
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					|  | Boosts energy and minimizes fatigue | 
  				
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					|  | Increases self-confidence | 
  				
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					|  | Improves circulation | 
  				
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					|  | Reduces leg cramps | 
  				
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					|  | Improves flexibility | 
  				
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					|  | Improves sleep | 
  				
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					|  | Eases gastrointestinal discomforts such as constipation | 
  				
					|  | 
  				
					|  | Minimizes water retention | 
  				
					|  | 
  				
					|  | Lessens problems with varicose veins | 
  				
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					|  | Improves balance and stability by countering hormonal 
    effects | 
  				
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					|  | Prevents urinary incontinence | 
  				
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					|  | Improves posture and eliminates pain that accompanies 
    postural imbalance | 
  				
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					|  | Increases nutritional awareness |