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Article: Exercise during pregnancy. (includes American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines)
- Article from:
- Vibrant Life
- Article date:
- May 1, 1990
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EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY
Exercise has become a way of life for millions of women. Today, women of all ages, including those in their childbearing years, are engaging in physical fitness activities. Until recently, women were rarely encouraged to engage in exercise programs. They were told that if they exercised too strenuously they might harm their reproductive organs, overdevelop their muscles, and become social outcasts. Today, with the tremendous amount of knowledge available on exercise, we know that women can develop extremely high levels of fitness - regular exercise is just as beneficial for them as it is for men.
If exercise is beneficial for ...