It is possible to experience an awakening in this life through realising just how precious each moment, each mental process, and each breath truly is. – Christy Turlington
Women are more likely to have a ruptured uterus if they’ve had multiple C-sections because there’s more scar tissue. – Christy Turlington
I usually run in the morning and like to have something substantial but light to eat before and after. My go-to choices are either a banana with almond butter or a smoothie. – Christy Turlington
I never understand why people have children and then insist on living as though nothing has shifted. – Christy Turlington
It is education that will arm us with the tools that will enable us to succeed and put a stop to the rising rates of preventable death. – Christy Turlington
Every Mother Counts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother. We inform, engage, and mobilize audiences to take action and raise funds that support maternal health programs around the world. – Christy Turlington
America’s health care system is the most complicated and expensive in the world. – Christy Turlington
I didn’t know anything about running gear when I started out, but after trying a few shoe brands, I’ve discovered that Brooks are my preferred shoes. – Christy Turlington
Yoga puts me in a place that is a little bit less about doing and more about being, which enables me, in fact, to do more. – Christy Turlington
Imagine a world where mothers take as good care of themselves as they do their children and a world where mothers are so supported they’re able to do that. That’s the world we all need to create because our children, families, and communities are depending on us. – Christy Turlington
Like so many new moms, I felt anxiety over the impending birth of my daughter. However, most of the anxiety I felt was around the idea of raising a child. I wasn’t focused on potential risks to my health or hers that could occur during the actual birth. – Christy Turlington
I tried acupuncture, the patch, and hypnosis, but found that I needed to do it alone – when the time was right for me. – Christy Turlington
My family knows they are loved. As a mother, it is my job to let them know that they are, and it’s a job I take quite seriously. – Christy Turlington
When I was seven months pregnant with my son, my mother and I took a trip to El Salvador, where she’s from. Frequent visits with her to see my extended family have taught me how different life can be if you are born into poverty. – Christy Turlington
It is better to not even try it than to endure the ramifications of either quitting smoking or dying. – Christy Turlington
I always run without music. Being disconnected is what I’m addicted to more than anything. There aren’t many places where you can be without your phone and computer. I’ve started to crave and enjoy that time alone. – Christy Turlington
I have lots of other mountains that I would like to climb. I have no dream of Everest, but there are some, like Mount Fuji, I’d like to do. – Christy Turlington
If we can’t support a woman while she is giving life, then we don’t support women. – Christy Turlington
Parents should not smoke in order to discourage their kids from smoking. A child is more likely to smoke when they have been raised in the environment of a smoker. – Christy Turlington
Lipstick is the easiest way to dress up without doing a lot, but it’s hard to maintain, so I always opt for nudes if I’m going out for a long time. – Christy Turlington
