If you’re newly pregnant, you’re probably noticing changes in your body. Depending on how far along you are, these might present in your physical appearance or energy levels. Maybe you’ve gone up a ...

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Exercising during pregnancy is generally safe and can be beneficial, but it's important to listen to your body. Heart rate naturally increases during pregnancy, so don't stress about exact numbers ...

Pregnancy is a profound journey, characterized by significant physical and emotional changes. Among the many considerations for expectant mothers is the role of exercise during pregnancy. While there ...

Exercising during pregnancy provides a multitude of health benefits you may not even consider, like reducing pregnancy discomforts such as back pain, constipation, and leg swelling. It also helps you ...

Between the aching back, the nausea, and the exhaustion, pregnancy can be the perfect excuse to skip a workout. But if your pregnancy is healthy, a bit of regular exercise can pay off. And here’s more ...

Pregnancy is a special time when taking care of your health becomes even more important, not just for you, but for your baby too. Staying active can help you feel better, reduce stress, and make it ...

May 24, 2011 — A commentary highlighting the most current exercise guidelines in pregnancy for obstetricians and gynecologists, as well as subsequent research, touts the benefits of exercise during ...

Based on a study published in the International Journal of Women’s Health. At a time when your body is changing, it’s natural ...

Background: Birth weight plays an important role in infant mortality and morbidity, childhood development, and adult health. To date there are contradictory results regarding the role of physical ...

That matters because while gestational diabetes ends when pregnancy does, its effects may not. The condition can increase the risk of a host of complications, such as preeclampsia, and significantly ...

Hi, I’m a mom of five, and let me tell you—pregnancy knocked me out each time. The most “exercise” I got was moving from the couch to the minivan to the trash can to throw up again (special thanks to ...