New celebrity moms including Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Garner (seen above with Ben Affleck) and Hilary Duff were often seen out and about with their pets during pregnancy, while soon-to-pop celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon and Tori Spelling are primed for a perfect pregnancy with the help of their canine companions…
Stumped on what to get your favorite pregnant person for Mother’s day… how about a dog??
A new research study from the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition, the science center behind CESAR® Canine Cuisine, and the University of Liverpool, reveals the many benefits of dog ownership during pregnancy. The research concludes that pregnant women who own dogs are more physically active, and more likely to meet the guidelines for daily activity which is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy. Plus, pets play a great role in motivating people to exercise. The study also reinforces the widespread belief that dogs and their owners provide one another with a shared feeling of joy, while also spotlighting the benefits of dog ownership.
Dr. Sandra McCune has spoken out, on behalf of WALTHAM® and CESAR® Canine Cuisine, about the pet/pregnancy study and the benefits dogs bring to our lives including:
The shared joy of having a dog and how other studies have shown owning a dog can bring positive mental and physical benefits to the owner and the dog.
How owning a dog helps pregnant women reach exercise targets, making them more likely to stay at a healthy weight during pregnancy
Why maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy is an important measure for combating excessive weight gain.
How previous studies have shown that maternal obesity can lead to an increased risk of a range of health complications, and may even be linked to childhood obesity
How through brisk walking, pregnant women who own dogs are approximately 50% more likely to achieve the recommended 30 minutes of activity per day.
By helping pregnant women stay active, dog walking – together with a healthy diet – could form part of an effective strategy for maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy.WHY: CESAR® Canine Cuisine believes in the shared relationship and powerful bond between people and dogs. And because dogs so eagerly spread love to the people in their lives, CESAR® is committed to giving that love back by shining a light on the many benefits of spending time with a dog.