exercise for Pregnant Women

Exercise for Pregnant Women

Exercise for Pregnant Women
Unless there is a medical reason to avoid it, pregnant women can and should exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes at least every day or almost every day. Exercise can help women feel better. And burning calories can help prevent excessive weight gain.

Exercise can help pregnant women avoid gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that sometimes develops during pregnancy. Exercise can help develop the necessary strength for the labor and delivery. Exercise can enhance the welfare and promote the early and rapid recovery after labor and birth.

What you can do:
Important: Before starting any exercise, ask your health care professional.

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