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Pregnancy Exercise:

Exercise During Pregnancy, Pregnancy Exercise

  • Pregnant women not exercising and big babies on the rise
    Jenny Decker RN
    Sep 21st, 2009

    A recent study has shown that when pregnant women do not exercise the result could be bigger babies. Big babies are not necessarily a good thing. When a woman does not exercise while pregnant baby size might increase. Heavier birth weight puts both the mother and the baby at a higher risk for complications.

  • Weight-Bearing Exercise Throughout Pregnancy Boosts Heart Health
    Kathleen Blanchard RN
    Nov 22nd, 2008

    We know that exercise throughout life boosts heart health. Many women stop exercising during pregnancy. According to the results of a new study, weight-bearing exercise throughout pregnancy can help women maintain cardiovascular health long-term.

  • Stretching Exercises During Pregnancy May Reduce Pre-Eclampsia Risk
    Armen Hareyan
    May 29th, 2008

    Stretching exercises may be more effective at reducing the risk of preeclampsia than walking is for pregnant women who have already experienced the condition and who do not follow a workout routine.

  • How Exercise During Pregnancy Benefits Baby
    Armen Hareyan
    Apr 22nd, 2008

    Researchers have recently discovered the health benefits of an exercise womb. That's right, we said "womb" not "room." According to a new study, maternal exercise during pregnancy has cardiovascular benefits for the developing fetus.

  • Summer Pregnancy Tips: How To Stay Fit and Safe When Exercising
    Armen Hareyan
    Jul 5th, 2006

    Pregnant women don't have to avoid exercise just because it's hot outside.

  • Massage for Childbirth Prep May Reduce Episiotomy Rate
    Armen Hareyan
    Jan 31st, 2006

    Pregnant women may not hear about perineal massage from their obstetrician, but midwives have recommended the practice for years.

  • Obstetricians Should Recommend Exercise During Pregnancy
    Armen Hareyan
    Sep 15th, 2005

    The hesitance of obstetricians to recommend exercise to pregnant women is rooted in old fashioned notions of pregnancy as a time of confinement.

  • Pregnancy Without Pounds: Feel Beautiful During Pregnancy
    Armen Hareyan
    Aug 15th, 2005

    Discovering the secrets of exercising and eating for pregnancy you can lose all of your pregnancy weight claiming to be in better shape than before pregnancy.

  • Exercise After Delivery
    Armen Hareyan
    Feb 15th, 2005

    If your goal is weight loss, consistent exercise and a healthy diet are the best ways to lose weight and return to your "pre pregnant" weight.

  • Kegel Exercises and Pregnancy
    Armen Hareyan
    Feb 15th, 2005

    Kegel exercises are highly recommended during the postpartum period of pregnancy. By strengthening these muscles during pregnancy, you can develop the ability to relax and control the muscles in preparation for labor and birth.

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