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DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE

I am not a doctor.

The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained
on this website offer informational purposes only. The information provided on this website is
not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always
seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you
may have regarding information on this website, and never disregard professional medical advice
or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

This site offers health, fitness and nutritional information and is designed for educational
purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace,
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about
your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional. Do not
disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care
professional because of something you may have read on this site. The use of any information
provided on this site is solely at your own risk.

Developments in medical research may impact the health, fitness and nutritional advice that
appears here. No assurance can be given that the advice contained in this site will always include
the most recent findings or developments with respect to the particular material.

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diagnosis or any other information, services or products that you obtain through this site.  You
are encouraged to consult with your doctor with regard to this information contained on or
through this website.  After reading articles, watching videos or reading other content from this
website, you are encouraged to review the information carefully with your professional
healthcare provider.

Exercise Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: EXERCISE MAY BE DANGEROUS

I am not a doctor.

You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any
other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs. You should be in good physical
condition and be able to participate in the exercise. I am not a licensed medical care provider and
represents that it has no expertise in diagnosing, examining, or treating medical conditions of any
kind, or in determining the effect of any specific exercise on a medical condition.
You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the
possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you
do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of
injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Swiss Antenatal Fitness and Exercise LTD
from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of your participation
in any exercise activities found on this website.

You should certainly consult with your physician if you (or your family) have a history of high
blood pressure or heart disease, or if you have ever experienced chest pain when exercising or
have experienced chest pain in the past month when not engaged in physical activity, smoke,
have high cholesterol, are obese, or have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a
change in physical activity. Do not start this fitness program if your physician or health care
provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at
any time while exercising you should stop immediately.

If you are in the United States and think you are having a medical or health emergency, call your
health care professional, or 911, immediately.

Pregnancy Exercise Disclaimer

Avoid aerobic exercise during pregnancy if you have:

  • Hemodynamically significant heart disease
  • Restrictive lung disease
  • Incompetent cervix/cerclage
  • Multiple gestation at risk for premature labor
  • Persistent second- or third-trimester bleeding
  • Placenta previa after 26 weeks of gestation
  • Premature labor during the current pregnancy
  • Ruptured membranes
  • Preeclampsia/pregnancy-induced hypertension

DISCLAIMER: Take precautions with aerobic exercise during pregnancy if you have:

  • Severe anemia
  • Unevaluated maternal cardiac arrhythmia
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Poorly controlled type 1 diabetes
  • Extreme morbid obesity
  • Extreme underweight (BMI <12)
  • History of extremely sedentary lifestyle
  • Intrauterine growth restriction in current pregnancy
  • Poorly controlled hypertension
  • Orthopedic limitations
  • Poorly controlled seizure disorder
  • Poorly controlled hyperthyroidism
  • Heavy smoker