This statement “ Exercise In Pregnancy ” has been designed to aid women and their care providers as they discuss the relative merits of aerobic and strength-conditioning exercise in pregnancy and the postpartum period. The effect of exercise in pregnant women has been the subject of comprehensive research. Studies show that, in most cases, exercise is safe for both mother and fetus during pregnancy and they support recommendations to initiate or continue exercise in most pregnancies to derive the health benefits associated with such activities.
Many women of childbearing age, 42% by one estimate,2 reports exercising during pregnancy and many strongly desire to continue to do so. The Obstetricians and Gynaecologists suggest that: All women should be encouraged to participate in aerobic and strength-conditioning exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle during their pregnancy Reasonable…
