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Pregnancy and Exercise

May 10, 2023
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We love supporting our pregnant patients by giving them the tools they need to have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Exercise in all of its many forms is an integral part of maintaining good health.  While everyone could benefit from regular exercise; studies have shown that pregnant women can benefit greatly from exercise routines. Women of all age groups and physical conditioning are great candidates for an exercise program. Exercise helps prevent gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and other pregnancy complications. This infographic is chalk full of helpful recommendations for how to safely exercise while pregnant. If you have more specific questions about safe and effective exercises while pregnant come on in and we would happily answer any questions and can create an exercise program to fit your needs. 

 

Wieloch N, Klostermann A, Kimmich N, Spörri J, Scherr J. Sport and exercise recommendations for pregnant athletes: a systematic scoping review. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine. 2022 Nov 1;8(4):e001395.