Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy and Reasons you Shouldn'T Workout

Diana In The Pink · 12:23

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Join my FREE pregnant and new mom community Exercising during pregnancy may seem unnecessary or even daunting, especially if you are struggling with some of the discomforts of pregnancy. But the list of benefits of exercising while pregnant is a mile long. However, there are some precautions and modifications you will need to take to make sure you are exercising safely. There are a few reasons why your OB might want you to restrict or even stop exercising, so always follow your OB's advice.

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0:00 Intro 2:02 Benefits of Exercise 3:35 Recommended Types of Exercises 7:11 Safety Precautions 7:34 Exercises to avoid during pregnancy

About this video: Exercising while pregnant has so many benefits. There are many safe exercises during pregnancy. Pregnancy workouts are made to be safe for well....pregnancy. Pregnancy exercises and pregnancy stretches can help prevent certain pregnancy complications and I will discuss how in this video. Many women are under the impression that exercising when pregnant is somehow harmful to the baby, but that is untrue in most circumstances. Talk to your own OB or Midwife if there are any exercises you need to avoid during pregnancy.