Is exercising safe during pregnancy?
Exercising during pregnancy is generally safe. Be careful, however, not to over-exert yourself. Keep you heart rate under 140 beats per minute or exercise at an intensity level where you are still able to maintain a normal conversation. Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after a workout because pregnancy makes you more susceptible to dehydration. Also be aware that your joints soften when pregnant; this along with a change in the way your weight is distributed increases the chance of loosing your balance. If you do not exercise much, a daily walk (20-30 minutes) is an excellent way to stay in shape.
