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7 Smart Ways to Exercise Safely During Pregnancy
Working out is an important part of having a healthy pregnancy. Here, ob-gyn Elizabeth Pryor, MD, shares how to make sure you stay safe as you get active.
For most women with uncomplicated pregnanies, there's no reason why you can't lace up your sneakers and hit the gym (gently) throughout pregnancy. But in some cases -- like women at risk of preterm labor or who have other pregnancy conditions -- your doctor may advise against working out or may have you limit your activity. Be sure to get your ob-gyn's OK for your workout routine once you learn you're expecting.
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My Dr. just told me yesterday that 'times are a changing' and that because I lifted weights (as a natural female bodybuilder) on a daily basis before pregnancy, that I had no restrictions other than the obvious; no horseback riding, kickboxing, skiing etc. I also said do any ab exercises I wanted to.
2/1/2012 12:26:54 PM Report AbuseWhen I was pregnant i had so much fluid in my body the doctor told me to walk alot and keep drinking fluids. For me I felt bloated. But I stayed active because i knew that if i stayed not active I would have gained an extra 50 lbs. I actually kind of liked being pregnant for the first 6 months.....then everything started getting huge my belly...my feet (OMG my feet).my face and etc......I wish i could have exercised like you guys.....you guys are brave!!!
9/4/2011 03:27:38 PM Report AbuseIt's really good to exercise during pregnancy. Of course, abdominal exercises or any kind of activity that could be dangerous - like causing a fall - should be avoided. You are training for the marathon of giving birth! And shorting it in advance by doing so!
9/4/2011 12:20:08 PM Report Abuseyou go girl!! hope you have a easy delivery! youll be back in your before jeans no problem!
4/13/2011 07:46:41 PM Report AbuseI have always exercised 4 times a week for up to 2 hours for the last 10 years! i am now 7 months pregnant & have dropped down to 3 times a week for 90 minutes! however, i have maintained the intensity! i feel fabulous! even better than b4 i was preggers! & am so relieved there is nothing wrong with me maintaining my fitness! as am sick of disapproving looks in the gym! & people saying im mad for still going! they are the mad ones! im not ill! im pregnant & proud! :-)
4/1/2011 03:12:53 PM Report Abuse