well-being fitness
A balanced exercise program is an excellent Rx for you & your baby
time to move BY CHEMEN M. TATE, MD
Pregnancy is a time of signifi cant physical and emotional change. Even the most physically fi t women struggle with maintaining their activity level during this time. Many women just aren’t sure what kind of exercise — if any — is safe during pregnancy or the postpartum period. Historically, pregnancy has been viewed
as a time to rest, take it easy and eat for two. Even some providers have been reluctant to prescribe any type of exercise regimen to pregnant women because of a lack of adequate research or recommendation for
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physical fi tness during pregnancy. As society begins to deal with the epidemic of obesity, scientists and providers are tackling the prob- lem where it starts for many women – in pregnancy. Most medical societies now recommend a
diet and exercise program for pregnant wom- en. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The American Col- lege of Sports Medicine and the Department of Health and Human Services advise that
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