Is it Okay to Workout During Pregnancy?

It has been discovered in a recent study by doctors that healthy women who exercise regularly during pregnancy deliver healthy babies without compromising fetal growth or development.  With this said:

• always check with your doctor before commencing exercise when pregnant;
• always exercise at a level that does not cause pain, shortness of breath or excessive fatigue;
• do exercises such as swimming, stationary cycling and walking;
• avoid activities such as contact and racquet sports;
• don't exercise while lying on your back since the weight of the baby can interfere with proper blood circulation;
• exercise in the early morning or late evening to help you avoid getting too hot; and
• drink plenty of fluids even if you are not thirsty.

Enjoy your exercise and take care not to overdo anything you choose to do.