The Department of Health and Human Services of the United States recommends that healthy pregnant women get at least 2 ½ hours each week aerobic. This means that most pregnant women should try to get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise on most days. Examples of aerobic exercise: walking, swimming and dancing. Be sure to read about the exercises you should do during pregnancy and check with your health care provider before starting a routine.
Stay in shape, but if you experience any of the following symptoms, stop exercising and contact your doctor immediately:
- vaginal bleeding
- Difficulty breathing before exercise
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Weakness in muscles
- Pain or swelling in the calves
- Decreased fetal movement
- Vaginal Discharge
