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Get Moving
Is it safe to exercise when you’re pregnant?
A:
Staying active during pregnancy has many benefits for you — and your baby.Exercise may:
- Increase your energy, strength, and stamina
- Help you sleep better
- Reduce backaches, bloating, and swelling
- Control weight gain
- Improve your mood
- Decrease the risk for premature birth
If working out isn’t normally part of your routine, check with your OB/GYN before you begin. With your doctor’s clearance, It’s time to get active. Great activities for beginners include walking, swimming, and indoor bicycling.
If you already work out regularly, talk with your OB/GYN about how you should modify your routine. You may be able to continue some activities, such as running and strength training, in moderation.
Postpartum exercise can help you get back in shape — and helps you feel better mentally. Check with your doctor to find out when you can restart your routine after giving birth.
James Albin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Women’s Health of Northeast Nebraska
2504 W. Benjamin Ave.
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-9999
