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Pregnancy Fitness
Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy pregnancy -- and the perfect path to faster postpartum weight loss and recovery. We've got easy health and fitness plans to get you moving (even when it's the last thing your swollen feet want).
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- Pregnancy Weight Gain: What You Need to Know
Optimal weight gain depends on your pre-pregnancy height and weight and how many babies you're carrying. The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine uses the following guidelines for pregnancy weight gain.
- Simple Yoga Moves for Mom-to-Be
Beat stress and ease pain with these simple yoga moves for moms-to-be.
- Safe Walking Tips for Pregnant Moms
If you're pregnant, doctors recommend exercising so that your body will withstand the rigors of labor and delivery more easily. Walking is a great way to feel good and become more fit.
- Treadmill Workout for Expectant Moms
If the weather isn't cooperating, or if you simply want a change of pace, try this 30-minute interval-based treadmill routine. We've in...
- Plus-Size and Pregnant
If you're overweight, you face increased health risks, but you can turn things around. Here's how to have a healthy pregnancy.
- Pregnancy Exercise Program
How much working out is safe in the third trimester?
- Pregnancy Fitness: Intense Work-Outs
Dr. Elizabeth Pryor answers the question, How can pregnancy alter my exercise regime?
- Pregnancy Weight Gain
How many pounds should you be gaining, and when?
- Prenatal Yoga Workout
10 natural and low-impact yoga poses to help mothers prepare for labor and stay fit during pregnancy.
- The Benefits of Walking for Pregnant and New Moms
Whether you're pregnant or a new mom, you can get in shape just by putting one foot in front of the other.
- The Benefits of Yoga During and After Pregnancy
A gentle, effective way to strengthen your body and spirit.
- Walking During Pregnancy
Try one of the safest and simplest forms of exercise.
- Work that Bump!
Beat stress and ease pain with these simple yoga moves for moms-to-be
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