Before deciding on a workout routine, ask your doctor’s advice on exercise to make sure that it is safe for you if you have any of these conditions:

• Low placenta
• History of miscarriages
• Bleeding or spotting
• History of premature births / early labor
• Preexisting conditions such as asthma or heart problems

How to Keep Active During Your Pregnancy

• Do Low Aerobic Exercises: following an aerobic course by a trained aerobic teacher can be so much fun! An aerobic exercise that is safe and recommended for pregnant women is brisk walking.

• Swimming: this type of exercise is particularly recommended for pregnant women, because of its health benefits without putting their bodies in high levels of stress. The water can help you in supporting the weight and helps in keeping your body temperature cool.

• Walking: walking is not only beneficial for your baby and your body, but it’s also an effective way to improve your mood. A brief walk in the park can make a huge difference in your mood and overall mental health!

• Pregnancy yoga: a variation of yoga that is specifically made for pregnant women. It focuses on stretching and increasing soon-to-be moms’ strength and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth. It also helps in dealing with some of the ailments that come with pregnancy, such as lower back pain, nausea, headaches and shortness of breath.

What to Avoid

While keeping active while pregnant is beneficial, it’s also important to know your limits to avoid putting yourself and your baby in danger.

Here’s what you shouldn’t do when exercising during pregnancy:

• Running, jogging or jumping
• Hot yoga
• Any activity that requires lifting or bending
• Sports where you have a high risk of falling (horseback riding, rollerblade or ice skating, skiing, etc.).
• Contact sports
• Back exercises, especially after your first trimester: it prevents the proper flowing of blood towards your uterus.

Once your sweet little muffin has come out of the oven, it’s still important to make time for exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Here are 5 workouts for newbie parents that can be done at home. Get your sweat on!

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