Pregnancy My Pregnant Body Pregnancy Health Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts: Health and Exercise How to eat right, exercise safely, eliminate stress, and protect your growing baby during pregnancy. By Parents Editors Published on March 22, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: And-One/Shutterstock Pregnancy Exercise Exercise is not only safe during most pregnancies, but it also may ease many pregnancy discomforts and possibly shorten your labor and delivery and recovery time. The Do’s of Pregnancy Exercise Is It Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy? The Don'ts of Pregnancy Exercise Staying Healthy Expert prenatal care from a doctor or licensed midwife sets the stage for a healthy pregnancy and baby. The Do’s of Pregnancy Health Get the Most From Your Prenatal Doctor Visits The Don'ts of Pregnancy Health Mental Health During Pregnancy Research suggests that stress—both chronic (from lack of money or marital conflict, for example) and sudden or acute stress (from an accident or loss of a job, say)—can contribute to premature birth, low birth weight, and problems with fetal development. Signs that your stress level is too high include constant fatigue and worry, feeling out of control, and being overactive. Could Too Much Stress During Pregnancy Harm the Baby? The Do’s of Pregnancy Mental Health The Don'ts of Pregnancy Mental Health Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit