Strength training during pregnancy can help you stay strong and reduce common aches and pains. Try this 20-minute prenatal dumbbell workout at home.

Calling all parents-to-be: no matter whether you're in your first, second or third trimester, take this as your guide to the ...

Exercising during pregnancy provides a multitude of health benefits you may not even consider, like reducing pregnancy discomforts such as back pain, constipation, and leg swelling. It also helps you ...

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When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

Among the many benefits of serving as Crew Chief is the opportunity to investigate fitness matters I would never pursue for my own benefit -- for instance, the question of exercising during pregnancy, ...

When you’re pregnant, your body goes through massive changes (you are growing an actual human being, after all!). Some are expected: bigger boobs, swollen feet, stretch marks, etc. Some aren’t—like ...

Exercise is good for anyone. But, staying active when you are pregnant may be especially important. Doctors used to think exercise during pregnancy was linked to pre-term birth, but a recent study ...

For most pregnant women, exercise is the last thing on their minds. After all, keeping slim while you’re expecting isn’t exactly the top priority — rather, it’s making sure your baby gets enough ...

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is ...

The research will collect data from up to 60,000 participants using Garmin smartwatches to assess optimal outcomes for pregnancy and early childhood development. It will monitor metrics like heart ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exercising three times weekly while pregnant decreased the risk for asthma in children. Prepregnancy exercise ...