Exercise and Pregnancy

For most women with an uncomplicated pregnancy, exercise is healthy, enjoyable, and recommended. Try to exercise at least five days per week, at least 30 minutes each time.

Avoid:

· Sudden forceful contact sports (football, soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball)

· Downhill skiing

· Ice skating

· Gymnastics

· Horseback riding

· Mountain climbing

· Water skiing

· Scuba diving

Recommended activities:

· Jogging

· Swimming

· Water aerobics

· Bicycling

· Golf

· Tennis

· Cross country skiing

· Low impact aerobics

· Walking

· Hiking

· Weight training – if done carefully. Joints and ligaments change during pregnancy due to hormone changes. You are at a slightly increased risk of injuring yourself while pregnant.