Exercise Concerns

Before starting any pregnancy exercise regime, consult with your health care professional. Sometimes it may be advisable to limit your physical activity. Some of these medical conditions include:

A history of spontaneous abortions or premature labor;

•  An incompetent cervix;

•  Bleeding or persistent spotting during the second or third trimester;

•  Placenta previa;

•  Toxemia;

•  Heart disease;

•  High blood pressure;

•  Blood disorders;

•  The fetus is not thriving.

In most cases, pregnant women can continue to exercise throughout their pregnancy, and women who are accustom to regular exercise can often continue with their customary exercise routine well into their pregnancy.