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Publisher's Note: 'Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Years' explains why pregnancy creates a need for exercise and explores common discomforts, and problems with the key muscles involved. The functions of the abdominals and pelvic floor during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum are detailed to provide a clear rationale for the exercises that follow. Each movement of this preventive program is described and illustrated, from its starting position through various progressions of increasing challenge. Special exercises involve a partner, and skills for relaxation and breathing are offered. Helpful hints are given for various household and work activities. Now in its fourth edition, this guide has helped women for 20 years avoid what many consider inevitable visits to the gynecologist or orthopedic specialist. Sound and safe advice is given on back pain, foot pain, incontinence, and recovery from Cesarean birth. This fully-revised edition includes a chapter for women whose activity level is restricted, and an extended Resources section. These essential exercises emphasize body awareness which leads to a healthier lifestyle in general. They can be started at any time during pregnancy and should be continued throughout life. Elizabeth Noble, a physical therapist from Australia who founded the Section on Women's Health of the American Physical Therapy Association is the author of eight books on women's health and reproduction.