Question about exercise during pregnancy?

Short? Huh? I am a 4'10" so you don't have to worry about a thing - I am can't even wear heels anymore. lol.

Anyway, exercise is absolutely safe during pregnancy (unless you have been placed on strict bed-rest, that it), and it is important to keep fit for labour and looking after a newborn.

The important thing is to keep it low-impact and low-balance. Walking, swimming and pregnancy yoga are great. I used to train for triathlons, so cut that down to walking and swimming as soon as I found out I was pregnant. Walking is getting uncomfortable (I am 29 weeks pg with twins and it is getting hot outside!), but swimming is still very comfortable.

I don't know what your work schedule is like, but maybe you could take your little girl out for walks (or push her in a pram), so that you can chat to her while you exercise? That way, she can get used to exercising with you and will be keen to head out with her new brother or sister too : )

Pregnancy is not the time to embark on a strenuous exercise regime, but it is a good time to ease into regular moderate exercise that you can continue after pregnancy.

Best of luck.

My doctor recommended exercising with my pregnancies. Most doctors and websites will tell you to do moderate exercise. Yoga, pilates, water exercise are all great methods to stay toned, in shape and healthy during your pregnancy. With my first I gained 70 lbs mostly because I went into early labor at 32 weeks and was put on bed rest so I did nothing but eat! Good Luck if you're pregnant this time around!

I got this from a website but the most important thing is, you MUST talk to your doctor before starting to exercise! Start gradually. Even 5 minutes a day is a good start if you've been inactive. Add 5 minutes each week until you reach 30 minutes. Dress comfortably in loose-fitting clothes and wear a supportive bra to protect your breasts. Drink plenty of water to avoid overheating and dehydration. Skip your exercises if you're sick. Opt for a walk in an air-conditioned mall on hot, humid days. Above all, listen to your body.

congratulations if you are pregnant!

its perfectly safe to exercise when your pregnant, its even reccommended everyday if you can, or 3 times a week if not.

the only thing that all physicians and doctors say is to no do vigorous exercise, so walking is a good option, a casual bike ride (if thats a comfortable position for you) would be good simple exercising. going for a run and dveeloping a heavy sweat is an example of vigorous exercise where your heart rate become a level that is unhealthily high for someone who is pregnant

goodluck!

yes, it's perfectly safe, and recommended, to exercise during pregnancy. Normally you can keep up your present level of activity for the first few months no prob. There are some great books and mags to help you put a workout program together, or you can do a session or two with a personal trainer (just let them know before hand that you're expecting) they can help you through the different stages.

Working out while pregnant is definitely okay. My mom's step instructor was still teaching the step class up to the week of the baby's birth.

you should also google exercising while pregnant, there is lots of information on the web.