| Experts separate myth from fact when it comes to | | | | your baby.The inactivity will also cause the |
| exercise during pregnancy. Exercising during | | | | mother-to-be to gain extra weight. If they exercised |
| pregnancy is a good way to keep your body in shape | | | | everyday the mother-to-be would feel the increase in |
| and keep water weight gain down. It will also make the | | | | energy that is now pulsing through her veins. The baby |
| delivery process a lot easier because the body will be | | | | will also notice the difference and the Mother might |
| in better shape to deal with the pain and contractions | | | | even notice that the baby will kick more often and |
| that are experienced during labor. Walking is the best | | | | harder than they ever did before the exercise |
| exercise that a pregnant woman can do and it can be | | | | program was started.The Truth About Exercise in |
| done throughout the pregnancy and up to the day of | | | | PregnancyReady to test your smarts? The following |
| delivery.Some exercises are not good for women that | | | | questions, vetted by several top fitness and medical |
| are pregnant and there are others that must be done | | | | experts, will set the record straight on what's really OK |
| in strict moderation. There are many other exercises | | | | when it comes to exercise during pregnancy.Of |
| that are healthy for a pregnant woman to do, but | | | | course, consult with your doctor before you start any |
| before starting any exercise program, a pregnant | | | | exercise program. Some women will not be able to |
| woman should discuss it in great detail with their | | | | exercise during pregnancy because of specific |
| obstetrician. A healthy dose of exercise each day will | | | | conditions or complications.Exercises to TryThat |
| help keep an expectant mother in a good frame of | | | | depends on what interests you and what your doctor |
| mind.What types of exercise are best when I'm | | | | advises. Many women enjoy dancing, swimming, water |
| pregnant?The most comfortable exercises are those | | | | aerobics, yoga, Pilates, biking, or walking. Swimming is |
| that don't require your body to bear extra weight. | | | | especially appealing, as it gives you welcome |
| Swimming and stationary cycling can be continued | | | | buoyancy (floatability or the feeling of weightlessness). |
| throughout pregnancy. Walking and low-impact | | | | Try for a combination of cardio (aerobic), strength, and |
| aerobics are usually well-tolerated. You and your | | | | flexibility exercises, and avoid bouncing. |
| doctor will need to decide what's best for you and | | | | |