Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but it also comes with its unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining physical health. Exercise during pregnancy is crucial for both the ...

For more women, working out while pregnant now just feels like working out. Fitness for them no longer means quiet breathwork while sitting on a medicine ball. Plenty of pregnant women want to keep up ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Resistance training is safe and effective for most pregnant women, but expert guidance is lacking. More support ...

Movement in pregnancy is more than fitness—it’s preparation for birth and motherhood. The right kind of exercise improves blood circulation, maintains posture, prevents excessive weight gain, and ...

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 ...

Pregnancy is that dynamic phase of life in women with physical, emotional, as well as hormonal change. An energetic lifestyle should now be all that matters to women, and what can keep a mother ...

January 4, 2010 — Regular low-intensity resistance and toning exercises, performed by healthy, previously sedentary women during pregnancy, does not affect the type of delivery, a new study has found.

One of the great things about pregnancy is that it offers a seemingly plausible excuse to indulge — eat a little more dessert (why not, when you’re going to gain so much weight anyway) and dial down ...

Getting ready for the big day can be nerve racking for pregnant women but it's always better to prepare with these exercises. Exercises during pregnancy goes a long way to prepare pregnant women for ...

They say that maintaining a healthy diet, getting lots of sleep and practicing breathing exercises can all make giving birth go a little smoother. And while that may be good advice, Alissa Mosca, 33, ...

Newborn babies whose mothers exercised during their pregnancy have improved motor skills, heart function and body composition, East Carolina University researchers have found. Understanding the health ...