Exercise is becoming a staple in more and more woman's lives, including during pregnancy. Many women view exercise as an integral, if not vital, part of their daily lives and schedules. All women should consult their physician before beginning any exercise program during pregnancy to confirm they do not possess any contraindications for exercise.
Exercise in Pregnancy Leads to More Normal Baby's Birthweight
Mothers who choose to exercise during their pregnancies give birth to normal birth weight babies more often, according to a new study. The choice to exercise is also healthy for mom.
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Exercise During Pregnancy May Improve Heart Health for Life
Pregnant women know they should be exercising during pregnancy, but often fatigue and other pregnancy symptoms get in the way. Researchers, however, are not willing to let pregnant women take the easy road.
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How to Exercise Safely During Pregnancy in 12 Steps
Exercise during pregnancy is important to improve the pregnancy outcome. Our 12-step program helps you improve your exewrcise during pregnancy.
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Exercise is Healthy for Pregnant Women
Physicians should recommend low to moderate levels of exercise to their pregnant patients, even if they have not exercised prior to pregnancy.
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Is Hiking Safe During Pregnancy?
Hiking is an activity with several health benefits. You get to see beautiful places, challenge your skill and stamina, and get in a great cardio workout in the process. ... read more »
Is It Safe To Play Lacrosse During Pregnancy?
Lacrosse is a great, interactive team sport that gives you an intense cardio workout to boot. Some compare it to field hockey, although in lacrosse, you use a stick that has a head for catching and a ball instead of a puck. The rules are different but the basic concept when it comes down to the running workout it provides is virtually the same. ... read more »
Is It Safe To Play Soccer During Pregnancy?
The world knows it as football but in the US it's called soccer. Soccer is a sport to get a good cardio workout, strengthen your leg muscles, and fine-tune your agility. It is the #1 sport worldwide and many women enjoy watching and playing soccer regularly by joining neighborhood teams. ... read more »
Is It Safe To Play Football During Pregnancy?
Football has been well documented as a risky sport, even for professional players with professional equipment. It’s not a surprise then that playing football during pregnancy is not the safest of choices.
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Is It Safe To Kickbox During Pregnancy?
Kickboxing is a contact sport combining martial arts kicks with boxing moves and may be dangerous for pregnant women.
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Is It Safe To Play Tennis During Pregnancy?
Conflicting reports about playing games such as tennis can be confusing, but here are some guidelines that will help you to decide if playing tennis during your pregnancy is safe.
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Exercise Hormone Destroys Worst Fat Cells
Some people really enjoy exercising but most of us, probably not. We understand the need for it and most of us intend to do more but we find distractions and make excuses instead. A new study, however, may provide incentive than any we’ve ever heard before.
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Is Boxing Safe During Pregnancy?
Boxing is a great aerobic activity, and its popularity is increasing. Boxing is an ideal stress reliever (what other sport allows you to punch your way to serenity?). But is boxing safe during pregnancy?
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New Pregnancy Exercise Routines
Women who are pregnant should start a daily exercise program even if they have not exercised prior to pregnancy.
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Is It Safe To Bicycle During Pregnancy?
Working out in a structured exercise program is beneficial to you whether you are expecting or not. Unless you have pregnancy complications, have a high-risk pregnancy, or your doctor/midwife has immediate concerns regarding exercise, you can feel free to continue enjoying physical activity and exercise as long as you are careful. ... read more »
Myths About What Causes Miscarriage
Most stories about causes of miscarriages are old wives tales which say that miscarriages are the result of everything from stress and sex to excessive exercise and bad karma.
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Healthy Exercise and Supplementation
Moving and exercising during pregnancy is a great way to keep away many aches, pains and bouts of swelling. In addition to exercise, mom needs to understand how supplementation changes during pregnanc ... read more »
Infertility - What Can I Do At Home?
Infertility is not a word anyone wants to hear, but it is a word many
couples are familiar with. At first, the diagnosis can be overwhelming,
but being told you are infertile does not always mean you’ll never have
children.
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CrossFit and Pregnancy
I recently stumbled on a blog post claiming Crossfit is safe for pregnant women. While staying physically active during pregnancy is vital, Crossfit may not by ideal for the majority of pregnant women.
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Typical patient questions about lifestyle
Many of my patients ask me about lifestyle issues and pregnancy, especially about exercise, alcohol, caffeine, and artrificial sweeteners. Here are my straight-forward answers:
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