Exercising During Pregnancy

Start to exercise at the beginning of your pregnancy to build strong muscles for labor. Exercise helps with backaches, blood flow, sleep and weight control. Exercise will help you have a healthy pregnancy. You may also recover faster after you have your baby. Listen to your body and stop if you need to during any workout. 

Safe exercises: 

• Walking 
• Swimming 
• Stationary biking
• Water and low-impact aerobics 

Your health care provider may tell you to rest if you: 

• Are having health problems 
• Are having multiples
• Have high blood pressure 
• Have a weak cervix
• Your baby is growing too slowly. 

Stop any exercise and call your doctor if you:

• Have difficulty breathing 
• Experience chest pain
• Are dizzy
• Have contractions in your uterus
• Think the baby has stopped moving 
• Have fluid leaking from your vagina.

Most importantly, remember to drink lots of water, wear good shoes and a support bra when you exercise. 

Register for a prenatal fitness class today.