Catherine Tyldesley- who plays Eva Price in ITV's Corrie - has been busy preparing for the birth of her first baby.
And, taking to her blog, the Corrie star shared some wise advice from expert Cheryl MacDonald (aka @CherylYogaBelle, the author of Birth ROCKS), who has said that pregnant women should aim to 'stay fit and healthy' before their baby's birth.
She explained: "Try out a pregnancy yoga class, a qualified teacher will be able to work with your current fitness level.
"Eat well, don’t pig out on junk ‘because your fat anyway.
"Everything you eat is feeding your baby so try your best to eat and drink healthily."
However she added: "If you haven’t been fit before not is not the time to reach peak fitness."
Catherine also revealed that, according to @CherylYogaBellenew, mothers should prepare for birth as they would a marathon; with lots of training.
She said: "Nobody can control what happens during birth, but we can aim to be physically strong to cope with the rigorous demands of childbirth.
"It takes great strength to be able to trust our body and our baby, and trust that they know what to do.
"Our bodies were created to grow our babies and to birth them, it makes no sense that birth should be the torturous time portrayed in the media."
She finished with a recommendation to try hypnobirthing, insisting: "There is another way and looking towards pregnancy yoga, making use of the breath and birth hypnosis are the best way to prepare for surrender."
Catherine, who is now on maternity leave from Corrie, revealed back in August that she is expecting a baby boy with personal trainer fiancé Thomas Pitfield.
She is due to give birth in March.
Do you agree with Catherine Tyldesley - should women stop using pregnancy as an excuse to eat what they want, and instead use the time to work on increasing their strength and fitness? Let us know your thoughts via the comments box below now.
Top 50 most unusual baby names - and their meanings
Chester
Holly Willoughby bagged Chester - meaning 'fortress' - for her baby boy, so we imagine this comfortable, quirky and cuddly name will rise in popularity soon.
Pax
Meaning 'peaceful this unusual unisex name got a lot of publicity when chosen by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for their Vietnamese-born son.
Constantine
Constantine, meaning "steadfast", is a distinguished name that has long been overlooked. But, as names such as Augustine and Atticus become more popular, it seems as if the Roman Emperor's name could be primed for a comeback...
Lev
This concise one-syllable name, meaning "heart" or "lion", has definite potential, being more unusual than the increasingly popular Levi.
Susannah
Susannah, meaning "lily", has an irresistible, flowing rhythm - and is a more stylish version of the traditional 'Susan' or 'Suzanne'.
Mirabelle
If you're looking for a 'belle' name that isn't 'Isabelle than why not try the lovely Mirabelle? Meaning 'marvellous it can be changed to 'Mirabella' or 'Maribel' - depending on what suits your little one.
Rio
Rio is a Spanish boy's name, meaning 'river'.
Theodora
This charmingly old-fashioned girl's name means 'gift of God' and has a wealth of nicknames available - think Teddy, Thea and Dora, to name but three!
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Shepherd
A cute pastoral boy's name, Shepherd means exactly what you think it does - and can be shortened to the adorable Shep.
Rosalind
Rosalind - meaning 'pretty rose' - was made popular when Shakespeare used it for one of his heroines in 'As You Like It'.
Caspian
Caspian - taken from the name of the large sea between Asia and Europe - was used by C.S Lewis for the name of the hero of his children's novel, Prince Caspian, part of the Chronicles of Narnia series.
Zadie
Zadie means 'princess making it perfect for your little girl.
Ellison
Ellison, meaning 'benevolent is traditionally a boy's name - but could just as easily be used for a little girl.
Aviva
Aviva is a vivacious and memorable girl's name, meaning 'springlike, fresh, dewy'.
West
West is definitely shaping up well as a unisex name - but we imagine it will increase in popularity now that the Kardashian-Wests are in power!
Indigo
Indigo, a deep blue-purple dye from plants native to India, is particularly striking for both girls and boys.
Cleo
Cleo (meaning 'glory') is short, of course, for Cleopatra, one of the most powerful women in history. Sounds like a good choice to us...
Devon
Devon, spelled like the lovely seaside town, can be used for baby boys or baby girls - would you be tempted to use it for your own little one?
Aurelio
Aurelio is an exotic and energetic Italian boy's name, rarely heard in the UK, which means 'the golden one'. It can also be changed to Aurelia - just like in Love Actually - if you plan on using it for a baby girl.
Pilar
The girl's name 'Pilar' originated in the legend of the miracle of the Virgin Mary's appearance over a marble pillar, giving it a special sense of strength and elegance.
Baxter
The boy's name Baxter, meaning 'baker was last popular in 1886, meaning it's well time for a comeback.
Pippa
Pippa made headlines thanks to Kate Middleton's sister - but this cute name, meaning 'lover of horses is still an unusual one.
Willis
Almost never used in modern times, the boy's name Willis means 'resolute protection'.
Georgiana
Pronounced Geoge-ee-AH-na, this elaborately feminine girl's name means 'farmer' - and has cropped up in the likes of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice and 2008 film The Duchess. Very regal!
Octavia
Octavia - meaning 'eigth' - was popular in ancient Roman and Victorian times, and has a rich literary pedigree. Think Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, for starters.
Zinnia
Zinnia is an edgy, energetic flower name - symbolising remembrance. We love it.
Teo
The Spanish version of Matthew, this unusual boy's name means 'gift of God'.
Winifred
This beautiful vintage girl's name, meaning 'blessed peacemaking has a choice of two nicknames; Winnie or Freddie.
Marguerite
Marguerite is a classic French girl's name, meaning 'pearl' or 'daisy'. Totally chic!
Roscoe
This quirky name - meaning 'deer forest is a fresh choice for a baby boy or girl.
Romy
Another unisex name with a lot of energy and bounce, this cool name means 'citizen of Rome'.
Nile
Nile, meaning 'champion is inspired by the famous Egyptian river and can be used for both boys and girls.
Juno
Juno, inspired by a Roman goddess named the 'queen of heavens is fresh, beautiful and unique. We love it.
True
Inspirational and aspirational, True means exactly what you'd expect - and can be used for both boys and girls. Nice!
Verity
This virtue name, meaning 'truth is the perfect fusion of old and new - it even made a brief appearance in Harry Potter!
Slater
This boy's name was made popular by 90s TV show Saved By The Bell, but has diminished in popularity since then. A shame, since this boy's name has a seriously friendly and genial feel.
Tierney
Celtic unisex name Tierney means 'descendant of a lord making it a fine choice for any new parents.
Lulu
We love the name Lulu (which means 'pearl') - it's so energetic, vivacious and fun!
Penn
This simple, elegant boy's name - meaning 'enclosure' - is VERY distinctive, isn't it? No wonder it made it into Gossip Girl!
Snow
This girl's name feels brisk, fresh, pure, evocative - and magical. We imagine fans of Frozen will love it!
Cassidy
This unisex name - meaning 'curly-headed' - is an Irish cowboy name that packs a punch.
Greer
This glam Scottish name, meaning 'alert and watchful is a strong and sophisticated choice for any little girl.
Henrietta
With plenty of vintage charm, Henrietta - meaning 'estate ruler'. has a number of charming nicknames, including Etta, Hetty and Hattie.
Baker
This hip occupational name is fresh and friendly-sounding; perfect for a little boy.
Millicent
Millicent is a sweet and feminine girl's name, meaning "strong in work", and in definite need of a comeback.
Auden
Auden is a poetic and old-fashioned unisex name, meaning 'old friend'.
Stellan
Stellan is a strong, attractive, Scandinavian boy's name, meaning 'calm'.
Leopold
This aristocratic boy's name - meaning 'brave people' - is an interesting Germanic one. Think 'Leo' for short!