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Exercise During Pregnancy
Who Should Not Exercise?
If you have a medical problem, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes, exercise may not be advisable. Exercise may also be harmful if you have an obstetric condition such as:
Talk with your healthcare provider before beginning an exercise program. Your healthcare provider can give you personal exercise guidelines, based on your medical history.
- Bleeding or spotting
- Low placenta
- Threatened or recurrent miscarriage
- Previous premature births or history of early labor
- Weak cervix
Talk with your healthcare provider before beginning an exercise program. Your healthcare provider can give you personal exercise guidelines, based on your medical history.
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
SOURCE: The March of Dimes. ©2005-2006 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved.
