Many pregnant women have questions about exercise. What exercise can do for you Exercising during pregnancy can be beneficial in many ways.
Exercise can help by reducing stress, anxiety and depression.
It can help by decreasing back pain and improving posture. It also may prevent or control gestational diabetes. It can even improve the labor process because of the increased strength, stamina and flexibility you'll develop, and contribute to faster postpartum recoveries. If you haven't been exercising, now is not the time to start a rigorous program. Talk to your doctor first.