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Prenatal Exercise
1 Finally! A Maternity Workout Line You'll Love Wearing
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2 How Pregnancy Affects Exercise: Did These Happen to You?
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4 Baby Bump: Jakfish Maternity Workout Wear
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6 What Do You Know About Exercise and Pregnancy?
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7 Exercising For Two, Keeping Active During Pregnancy
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8 Maternity Workout Wear Gives Pregnant Women Room to Stretch!
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9 Lil Community: Any Advice From Moms on Fitness During Pregnancy?
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 Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
It's time to put the ratty old gym shirt to rest! A mom-to-be switches up her exercise routine so why shouldn't she change her clothes? Rather than raid her hubby's closet for bulky sweats that accommodate a burgeoning belly, a woman can find maternity wear that offers functional style for trips to the gym. Read more
Expectant mamas who logged hours and miles at the gym prior to pregnancy don't have to give it up when there is a baby on the way. In fact, doctors continue to tout the health benefits of pregnancy exercise for both mom and baby. But the mom-to-be should be aware of how their workout will change as their bump continues to grow. One of our girls on the FitSugar team knows the ins and outs of Read more
Exercise may be the last thing on a mommy-to-be's mind, but a few minutes at the gym can go a long way during pregnancy and beyond. Sweating it out not only helps control weight gain, but it also can build the stamina for labor and delivery. Pregnant women have a few additional rules for staying fit, so take the quiz to see how much you know about exercise and pregnancy. Take the Quiz Read more
Let's get physical! The benefits of prenatal exercise have been linked to easier labors, faster postpartum recovery and improved mental health for the mama-to-be. Now, we can add healthier birth weights to that list. The latest edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology features a study in which researchers have discovered a direct link between exercise during a first pregnancy and a decrease in the Read more
The benefits of prenatal exercise cannot be doubted. From a better night's sleep and shorter labors to jump-starting postpartum weight loss, exercise should be considered an essential part of an expectant mama's daily routine. However, as the body begins to outgrow your favorite gym clothes, it can be hard to find the perfect pieces to make that visit to the gym or yoga studio Read more
Being pregnant doesn't mean you have to give up exercise. But if marathon training is part of your daily ritual, that's a different story. Here are some ways to keep active while a new life develops inside you. To learn about three popular prenatal activities, read more Read more
Fun issues like nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and the need to hit the ladies' room — three different times during a workout! — makes it difficult to keep up with a regular exercise routine when pregnant. If you're expecting, taking up yoga (or continuing to go) is wonderful because not only does it alleviate some of these annoying discomforts, your body will stay strong and flexible. Read more
