Women's Health - The Soldier's Creed

Maintaining Fitness Before and After Childbirth

IN THIS ARTICLE: Stick with low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, or biking Healthy weight gain for most women is 25 to 35 pounds Avoid twists and pulsing ab crunches while pregnant Congratulations! You’re expecting a baby. Your body will go through many changes before and after childbirth. Weight gain is healthy and necessary when you’re pregnant. Women …

What You Don’t Know About Iron and Why You Need More

IN THIS ARTICLE: Female Soldiers may have lower levels of iron after intense physical exercise. Low iron in the blood can zap energy and cloud concentration. Eat foods high in iron like lean meat, spinach, and beans to avoid iron deficiency. Some women may need an iron supplement. Feeling weak, tired, dizzy, or having trouble concentrating? …

The Health Resource for Female Soldiers

IN THIS ARTICLE: Women soldiers have unique health and wellness needs Visit the Women’s Health Portal for more on women’s health topics Female Army National Guard Soldiers – this one’s for you. While we envision the Guard Your Health website will grow to cover all aspects of health and wellness for Army National Guard Soldiers, we …

Hydration 101 for Female Soldiers

IN THIS ARTICLE: Drinking enough water is key to your physical performance The female urinary diversion device (FUDD) can help female Soldiers overcome hydration issues in the field The color of your urine can help determine if you’re hydrated Many female Soldiers choose to “hold it” or avoid drinking water during training or mobilizations. The rationale: …

3 Surprising Ways to Build Your Bone Mass to Be a Stronger, Fitter Female Soldier

IN THIS ARTICLE: Building your bone bank now is crucial to ward off brittle bones in the future. Ten to 15 minutes per day in the sun can help you build stronger bones. Doing as few as 12 crunches a day will help you boost your bone strength. Men and women reach their peak bone mass …