The Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai holds a special runway show on Tursday where mothers-to-be sing, dance, paint and recite poems written by themselves. [Photos by Gao Erqiang / chinadaily.com.cn] SkmTW@v
In light of Mother's Day, which falls on Sunday, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai held a special runway show where the stars were mothers-to-be. Z3{1`"\<K
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During the show, these women sang, danced, painted and recited poems written by themselves. R&.&x'<
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A woman surnamed Zhang who has been scheduled to undergo a C-section on Friday was among the mothers-to-be. Eej
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"Pregnancy is such a special experience and it's my first time having a baby. I signed up for the event to show people that mothers are beautiful," said Zhang, a 31-year-old obstetrician. ljZRz$y
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He Wenrong, a woman who is expected to become a mother in early July, showcased a painting of herself playing the cello at a seaside park. M{G}-QK_ .
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"I went to the park depicted in the painting many times over the past three years during my stay in the United States. It's in southern California. I love the park as it brings me strength and inner peace," said He, 39, a researcher of plant disease resistance at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. JH]S'5X8K
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He and her husband were pursing studies in different US cities during the past few years and were finally reunited after they relocated to Shanghai for work recently. T(x@ gwc
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Medical experts took the event as an opportunity to reiterate the benefits that proper and moderate physical exercise have on the pregnant woman and the fetus. WyatHC
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"Exercise can help the mothers-to-be to become healthier physically and alleviate mental burden. We encourage all pregnant individuals without contraindications to exercise during pregnancy," said Zhang Qingying, a senior obstetrician from the hospital.
