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Exercise During Pregnancy Directory
Certain types of exercises are safer during pregnancy than others. Avoid things like kickboxing or skiing. Other fitness routines like swimming, walking, cycling, aerobics, and elliptical machines should be safe. Always check with your OBGYN to be sure there are no additional precautions you should take. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about exercises that are safe and unsafe during pregnancy.
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Exercises for Pregnant Women
WebMD provides descriptions of exercises that are helpful during pregnancy.
Sensible Weight Gain During Pregnancy
How many pounds should you pack on during pregnancy? WebMD explains how much weight to gain, what to eat, where the weight goes, and what to avoid to make sure you and your baby are healthy.
Exercise During Pregnancy
Working out during pregnancy means modifying your routine a bit. Learn more from WebMD about staying in shape -- safely -- before and after baby's arrival.
Exercising During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy is good for you and good for your baby. Find out the right way to do it.
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Preparing for Parenthood With Yoga
Yoga is something that can be practiced during any phase of life, even pregnancy. Furthermore, proponents of the ancient practice say yoga during pregnancy can actually help the woman prepare for childbirth and parenthood by getting her (and dad!) into mental, physical, and spiritual shape -- gently.
Having a Baby? Think Yoga
'Strength, flexibility, relaxation' -- what some say yoga can bring to your pregnancy.
A Healthy Beginning for Pregnancy
Why managing your health, your weight, and your habits is so important before conception.
Exercise During Pregnancy: Myth vs. Fact
Experts separate myth from fact when it comes to exercise during pregnancy.
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Week 16: Safe Exercise
Week 16: Safe Exercise
Week 18: Abdominal Exercise
Week 18: Abdominal Exercise
Week 27: Don't Exercise If
Week 27: Don't Exercise If
Week 6: Exercises to Avoid
Week 6: Exercises to Avoid