You’re often told to put your feet up and relax during pregnancy, and many expecting parents will put on their favorite TV show to keep them entertained while following this advice. Watching TV while pregnant isn’t harmful, in and of itself, but it’s important to maintain healthy habits. It's common for people to watch TV (or scroll on their phone) for prolonged periods of time during pregnancy, but if you’re not also getting in some physical activity, this can increase your risk for gestational diabetes. ACOG and the CDC recommend pregnant people get 150 hours of moderate physical activity per week to maintain a healthy pregnancy.