Is it safe to work out while pregnant?
Regular exercise is not dangerous during pregnancy. In fact, it can actually make pregnancy easier and childbirth recovery faster [1, 2]!
Exercise actually helps by:
alleviating back pain;
strengthening the heart and blood vessels;
reducing swelling and inflammation;
promoting healthy weight gain;
facilitating digestion;
setting you up to get fit and healthy after childbirth.
However, some precautions are worth taking to avoid overexerting yourself. If you are pregnant with multiple babies, have severe anemia, preeclampsia, or other complications, talk to your doctor about safe types and amounts of exercise to avoid adverse effects.
