Exercising during pregnancy is generally safe and can be beneficial, but it's important to listen to your body. Heart rate naturally increases during pregnancy, so don't stress about exact numbers ...

Regular physical activity benefits both the pregnant woman and the baby without increasing risks like miscarriage, low birth ...

Exercising during pregnancy provides a multitude of health benefits you may not even consider, like reducing pregnancy discomforts such as back pain, constipation, and leg swelling. It also helps you ...

When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

Pregnancy is a special time when taking care of your health becomes even more important, not just for you, but for your baby too. Staying active can help you feel better, reduce stress, and make it ...

Between the aching back, the nausea, and the exhaustion, pregnancy can be the perfect excuse to skip a workout. But if your pregnancy is healthy, a bit of regular exercise can pay off. And here’s more ...

Squats are a natural and effective way to strengthen your body during pregnancy. Still, many people wonder if they are safe. This article explains the benefits, precautions, and proper techniques to ...

Feeling queasy, tired, achy or even a bit fat and frumpy can discourage pregnant women from exercising. But staying active is even more beneficial than usual when you’re pregnant. Countless studies ...

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is ...

The offspring of mice who exercised regularly while pregnant had better stress resilience and improved insulin sensitivity into adulthood when compared to the offspring of sedentary mouse mothers, ...