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Kegel Exercises for Pregnancy

While most women know about the importance of exercise during pregnancy, there are certain exercises you can do without leaving your seat. These exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles on the pelvic floor, positively aiding the…

Labor Exercises With a Birthing Ball

Your pregnancy is the one time in your life where you must take care of your physical state for you and your baby's sake. Using a simple birthing ball, you can practice labor exercises before birth so that you are more readily prepared when…

1st Trimester Pregnancy Exercises

Exercising during the first trimester of pregnancy is important to help combat fatigue and improve overall well-being. Developing an exercise routine helps a pregnant woman's body adjust to the growing fetus. Remember to stick with…

How to Fight Pregnancy Fatigue

Not only is your body pulling extra duty while growing that baby, the pregnancy hormones, emotional ups and downs, physical changes and numerous middle-of-the-night potty runs can do a number on your energy level. If you’re experiencing…

Pregnancy Exercise Routines

A pregnancy can throw a wrench into your fitness plans if you are an active person. However, you can stay fit and healthy while exercising by deciding on an exercise routine that accommodates your growing belly and some of the aches and…

Hip Pain Relief During Pregnancy

Hip pain during pregnancy is common and can range from mildly irritating to debilitating. Hip pain can occur at any time during pregnancy but often happens in the third trimester and tends to be worse at night. Many doctors are unsure…

Abdominal Exercises While Pregnant

Strong abdominal muscles are helpful for pregnant women, but there are restrictions on what exercises are safe to do during pregnancy---especially after the first trimester. Lying on your back can compress the vena cava artery, which…