Exercise During Pregnancy

Even if you haven’t worked out much in the past, being pregnant is a great reason to start. Exercising during pregnancy can be safe. Check with your provider before you start.

Exercising during pregnancy can:

  • Help boost your energy.
  • Reduce aches and pains.
  • Help you avoid constipation, which is common during pregnancy.
  • Release chemicals in your brain called endorphins, which boost your mood.
  • Help you stay in good shape, which may mean you’ll have easier labor and delivery.

Talk to your provider first to know what is safe for you. They will know what’s best for you based on your health history. For the most part, try to avoid exercises after the first trimester that cause you to lie flat on your back. It’s also wise to not do any activities that have bouncing, leaping a sudden change of direction or a risk of abdominal injury. This would mean not playing contact sports like basketball, softball or kickboxing.

Check out the full list of safe activities during pregnancy.

Questions? Call our Mom and Baby Beginnings Team at 1-833-230-2034 (TTY: 711). We are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.