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Exercise is one of the best things you can do when pregnant. I did prenatal yoga for my entire pregnancy and I swear the relaxation and meditation techniques are what got me through the pushing. On peainthepodcast.com, Dr. Broder, an obstetrician at UCLA and the author of the book Panic Free Pregnancy, says that "Pregnant women have an extra incentive to stay active, increasing your level of pregnancy during pregnancy decreases your risk of gestational diabetes and it also makes you fit for delivery. And you know it's sort of an old joke but why do you think they call it labor? You know it is a lot of work to have a baby and the more you've prepared for that work the easier it is and being physically fit is about the best thing that you can do to prepare." If you feel you may be pregnant I would agree with taking it easy during the first trimester and then increasing it slowly. Walking and light weight training is great, however I have to once again promote the advantages of prenatal yoga. Best of luck and congrats to you!!
Warmly,
Shireen Motivala

peainthepodcast.com

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