Pregnant ballerina

Mary Helen Bowers, 34, from New York, is now 39 weeks pregnant. However, her passion for ballet, which she has been doing since childhood, is so strong that the expectant mother does not want to part with ballet "up to the very birth."

The approach of childbirth inspired her to create ballet training for pregnant women. “Continuing to work and dance even when pregnant, I feel a double return - I maintain a normal daily routine and at the same time I understand that my child is participating in it with me.”

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1. Mary Helen Bowers coaches Victoria's Secret Angels for fashion shows. Moreover, she helped actress Natalie Portman get used to the role for the film "Black Swan". She danced with the New York ballet company for over 10 years before opening her own school.

2. Mary Helen says dancing helped her stay fit, which eased some of the infamous "side effects" of pregnancy.

“I endured pain and swelling while keeping my body strong and agile. I love training and will do it until the very end.”

3. Bowers says she cares a lot about the physical condition of her child, so the doctor does not leave her side during training. Pregnancy inspired her to create ballet dance courses for pregnant women.

4. “My doctor constantly supports me, helping me not only to continue training, but also not to forget about the usual daily routine: running errands, creating a new course for pregnant women! Pregnancy can really be fun and creative!”

5. In these photos, the expectant mother seems graceful, confident and calm.

6. The main advice that Mary Helen shares with all expectant mothers: do not try to fight the changes that occur in the body.

7. “I realized that I need to come to terms with my ever-changing body. Instead of fighting these changes, I embrace them and I love it when I see other women doing the same."