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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bonnie Berk, RN, MS, is the founder of
Motherwell® and a childbirth education specialist with more than 25 years of
experience working in the obstetrical and women’s health fields. She
is a pioneer in the field of pre- and postnatal fitness, as proven
with the success of the Motherwell® program. This program is offered
through more than 100 hospitals and fitness centers in the United
States and abroad.
Berk is an author, speaker, and consultant to a broad range of
institutions addressing the special needs of women before, during,
and after pregnancy. She is a frequent TV and radio talk show guest,
has been featured on the Discovery Channel, and served as the
fitness expert on the Harrisburg ABC affiliate, WHTM-TV 27, on the
“Daybreak Show.” She has given presentations throughout the United
States and has written numerous articles that have been featured in
Baby Talk, Pregnancy, Vogue, Shape, Fitness, and many other consumer
and trade publications.
Berk has also produced two award-winning videos,
Motherwell® Exercise
Video for Pregnant Women and Motherwell® Yoga Video for Expectant
Moms. In addition, she is a certified master personal fitness
trainer through the IDEA Health and Fitness Association, a
registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance, and a certified
Pilates instructor by American Muscle and Fitness, Institute of
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Bonnie
Berk
has written numerous articles for both trade and consumer publications, including
Baby Talk Magazine, Pregnancy/Shape Magazine, and The Journal of
Perinatology. She writes for both the professional and general audience.
Here are just some of the articles Ms. Berk has
written:
- Balancing work and family
- Stress management issues for the new mom
- Latest research on exercise in pregnancy
- Bonding with your baby
- The importance of Breathing through
pregnancy
- Feel Good exercises during and after
pregnancy
- Back Care during and after pregnancy
- Body Image during the Childbearing year
- Staying fit through pregnancy and beyond
- Pregnant and working
- Fueling your body before, during and after
pregnancy
- Proper body mechanics
- 10 easy ways to shape up after delivery
- Strengthening abdominal muscles
- Preparing for the Labor and Delivery
experience
- Choosing a health care provider for your
baby
- Be kind to your knees
- Childproofing your house
- How can a blessed event stress your
marriage?
- Relaxation techniques
- Exercises for Labor and Delivery
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