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Celebrity Prenatal Exercise Routines
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11 Celeb Moms-to-Be Show Off the Benefits of Prenatal Exercise

We're still in shock over Kerri Walsh's news that she was five weeks pregnant when she won her third gold medal.
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We're still in shock over Kerri Walsh's news that she was five weeks pregnant when she won her third gold medal. While doctors do not usually advocate such an intense exercise regime for expectant mamas, they do recommend remaining active to maintain prebaby strength, prepare for labor, and keep the heart healthy.

So though the idea of sitting down and eating bonbons sounds wonderful, moms-to-be know they need to get up off the couch and get moving. No one knows this more than expectant celebs who often subscribe to strict exercise routines when not expecting. Though they may tone down their regimens, they're not giving them up completely! See how 11 celeb moms-to-be kept fit during pregnancy.

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Molly Sims Interview About Postpartum Body
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Did Your Style Change After Becoming a Mom?

Fashion comes and goes, but every woman has her own sense of style, regardless of the trends.
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Fashion comes and goes, but every woman has her own sense of style, regardless of the trends. That's why I was struck by some comments I heard on the Today show this morning during a segment with Tracy Anderson and Molly Sims. The two women — who both have 4-month-old tots at home — appeared on the show to promote Anderson's new prenatal exercise video.

As you may recall, Anderson got herself into a bit of hot water last month when she suggested that many women use pregnancy as nine months to indulge, rather than take care of their bodies. On the show today she clarified that statement, and Sims talked about the pressure to look good right after having a baby. She said that her new "boho chic" style has received some press coverage but insinuated that it really is just a tactic for covering up the baby weight. Whether it was to hide the baby weight or to accommodate a new work situation, did your style change after pregnancy?

Kerri Walsh Pregnant at the Olympics
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3-Time Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Was Pregnant at the Olympics

If you thought you saw more than the glimmer of Olympic gold in Kerri Walsh's eyes this Summer, it turns out you were right!
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If you thought you saw more than the glimmer of Olympic gold in Kerri Walsh's eyes this Summer, it turns out you were right! Though her body certainly did nothing to indicate that something was stirring — thanks to those skimpy beach volleyball uniforms, little is left to fans' imaginations — the four-time Olympian just announced that not only is she pregnant, but she was five weeks along when she took home her third gold medal!

Appearing on the Today show this morning, Walsh and her husband, Casey Jennings, who are already parents to Joey, 3, and Sundance, 2, announced the news. They also shared that she was feeling unusually moody in London, and her volleyball partner, Misty May-Treanor, suggested that she may be pregnant.

I thought it could have been the stress of the Games, and travel kind of throws your schedule off, but I knew. At some point, you're late and then you start feeling something. And I definitely started feeling something in London.

Though she didn't know it at the time, Walsh wasn't the only expectant mama at the Games. Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi, a Malaysian shooter competing in the 10-meter air rifle was 35 weeks along when she arrived at her event, making her the "most pregnant woman in Olympic history." But unbeknownst to Walsh, she became the first pregnant woman ever to win an Olympic gold medal! Who says you can't exercise while pregnant!

10-Minute Prenatal Yoga Stretch Series
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Stretch It Out: 10-Minute Prenatal Yoga Sequence

Yoga is a great way to work out when you're pregnant.
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Yoga is a great way to work out when you're pregnant. It strengthens the body for birth while also stretching the tight trouble zones often associated with pregnancy. Yoga also helps expectant mothers connect with their breath, an important part of managing labor. Try this 10-minute yoga sequence to stretch out your back and hips, created and led by YAS yoga instructor Amanda Cosindas. You'll feel energized and relaxed afterward.

Maternity Mountain Climbing Harness
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The Mountain Mama Maternity Rock Climbing Harness: Gaga or Gag?

We're all for prenatal exercise routines and keeping up with your prepregnancy activities (with a doctor's approval), which is why we're big fans of
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We're all for prenatal exercise routines and keeping up with your prepregnancy activities (with a doctor's approval), which is why we're big fans of Mountain Mama. The maternity exercise and outdoor adventure clothing company stocks plenty of yoga pants, fleece jackets, bike shorts, and other activewear, but their latest offering may have some moms scratching their heads.

The Mountain Mama by Mad Rock ($120) won't hit stores until next year, but the climbing harness for expectant mamas is already creating a stir. Whether it's the implication that pregnant women can and should still be climbing and rappelling down mountains or simply safety concerns or for both mom and baby, the new product is getting some buzz. What do you think?

10-Minute Prenatal Yoga Strength Series
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Build Strength During Pregnancy With This 10-Minute Yoga Series

Yoga is a great way to work out when you're pregnant.
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Yoga is a great way to work out when you're pregnant. It strengthens the body for birth while also stretching the tight muscles often associated with pregnancy. Yoga also helps expectant mothers connect with their breath, an important part of managing labor. Try this 10-minute yoga series, created and led by YAS yoga instructor Amanda Cosindas. It works the legs and opens the hips — just what pregnant women need!

Maternity Workout Clothes From Via Prive Mamma
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Finally! A Maternity Workout Line You'll Love Wearing

Everything a mama-to-be reads says that her workout routine shouldn't stop the minute she gets pregnant.
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Everything a mama-to-be reads says that her workout routine shouldn't stop the minute she gets pregnant. In fact, keeping active during pregnancy has tons of benefits, as long as the mama listens to her body and gets the OK from her doctor. My OB gave me the thumbs-down for my favorite workout, hot yoga, but encouraged me to continue a regular yoga practice, which helped me feel healthy and relaxed during my pregnancy. The only complaint I had about my routine: finding cute workout clothes that covered my expanding belly during my Downward Dog and happy baby poses!

Next time around, I'm definitely investing in new line Via Privé Mamma, which launched this Fall. Founder Sarah Vazirani, a mom of two, was inspired to create the line after trying — and failing — to find great activewear during her own pregnancies. Not only are the styles cute, but they're made with eco-friendly fabric Quadracore, which has a four-way stretch and also wicks away moisture. Keep reading to see Via Privé Mamma styles. Now you really have no excuse not to get yourself to that prenatal yoga class!

Lotus Jacket ($104) Tulip Tank ($64) Dahlia Pant ($78) Flora Sweatshirt ($88) Ivy Tank ($60) Tulip Crop ($72)
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Pregnancy and Exercise
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How Pregnancy Affects Exercise: Did These Happen to You?

Of course you're all excited about the arrival of your little bundle of joy, but who knew pregnancy could cause so many strange and uncomfortable health issues?
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Of course you're all excited about the arrival of your little bundle of joy, but who knew pregnancy could cause so many strange and uncomfortable health issues? Click through and find out why you have shooting pains when you run, wrist pain when you lift weights, or such a stuffy nose that you can't breathe in your yoga class. Share if these things happen(ed) to you during pregnancy.

Round Ligament Pain Skin Rashes Stomach Issues Pelvic Pain or Cracking Sciatica Congestion Tingling or Numbness in Your Wrists
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Prenatal Exercise Options
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Lil Community: Any Advice From Moms on Fitness During Pregnancy?

Welcome to the club!
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Welcome to the club! Pink-elephant asks our readers for some prenatal exercise advice in The Mommy Club group.

I recently discovered that I am pregnant with our first child, so I am a little new on the best health care and fitness techniques. I have heard that moderate exercise and eating small healthy meals throughout the day is key, as well as taking my prenatal vitamins, however I am a bit confused as to what type of moderate exercises or stretches I should be doing to remain healthy, as well as to prepare for delivery. Normally, my husband and I take walks around our neighborhood but with this heavy heatwave going on, we have been pretty much confined to the indoors. Any advice? What did you do to stay healthy and fit during your pregnancy??

Got a mommy issue you just can't figure out? Start asking questions and sharing your advice and tips in The Mommy Club!