Great information. EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY This article is from the WebMD Feature Archive Exercise During Pregnancy: Myth vs. Fact WebMD Feature by Colette Bouchez In the not-so-distant past, women were urged to cut down on or even avoid exercise during pregnancy. Today, we know differently. Not only is it OK to participate in fitness activities duringpregnancy, but doing so can have a positive impact on both baby and mom. You need to be physically active during pregnancy. It has terrific benefits that are associated with a better pregnancy outcome and even shorter labors. Its a win-win for baby and for mom, says high-risk pregnancy expert Laura Riley, MD, spokeswoman for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and author of Pregnancy: You and Your Baby. Yet it seems that myths surrounding fitness and pregnancy just wont go away. Indeed, experts say that truisms about whats safe and whats not abound, leaving many women confused and ill-advised. Teen Birth Rate Has Dropped Dramatically in Last Two Decades: CDC There are so many rumors out there, some started or perpetuated by popular pregnancy books, others the result of old wives tales or outdated advice, so that many women really are confused about what they can and cant do, says Riley.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:00:16 +0000
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