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Exercise Guidelines
An update on exercise during pregnancy
www.fitpregnancy.com/yourpregnancy/450
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Upside: Very detailed article on exercise during pregnancy
Downside: Small font, limited number of helpful links
KEGELS: EXERCISES FOR AN EASIER DELIVERY
Kegel exercises strengthen all the muscles supporting your uro-genital tract. Nature intends the pelvic floor muscles to relax somewhat during pregnancy to prepare for delivery of the baby. But if ...
www.askdrsears.com/html/1/T012200.asp
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Upside: Good detailed instruction on performing Kegel exercises and pelvic tilts
Downside: Site will ask you to sign up for newsletter which you can decline
Exercise
Getting regular exercise during your pregnancy will help you stay healthy, keep your weight gain in a safe range, lose weight faster after pregnancy, improve your mood, reduce your stress, and help ...
www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/exercise/index.htm
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Upside: Very good overview on exercise during pregnancy with specific exercises for different part of your body
Downside: Limited additional links
Whether you are an expectant mother, or an experienced mom with
older children, 15ToFit.com can help you achieve your fitness and health goals.
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Upside: Site dedicated to mom fitness
Downside: Mostly an ecommerce site
Having a Ball - Using Birth Balls to Ease Labor
During labor it may seem as if you wouldn't want to be sitting on something that's as roly poly as you are, but birth balls are a favorite tool for those who teach and promote natural relief during ...
att.iparenting.com/pregnancy/birthballs.htm
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Upside: Good article on the benefits of using a birthing ball
Downside: None
Pregnancy Exercise Demonstrations: lower
Free pregnancy exercise demonstrations. Learn to exercise safely during pregnancy.
babyfit.sparkpeople.com/pregnancy-exercise.asp
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Upside: Videos with various pregnancy exercises
Downside: None
Pregnancy and Exercise: What You Can Do for a Healthy Pregnancy
Is it safe for me to exercise during pregnancy? How should I start an exercise program? What types of exercise are best when I'm pregnant? What should I be careful about? What problems should I tell ...
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Upside: Good summary on advice about exercise
Downside: No links to specific exercises
Pregnancy without Pounds - Weight Loss E-Book For Pregnant Women
Pregnancy Without Pounds is an E-Book that teaches pregnant women how to avoid unwanted pounds, how to eat right and perform exercises while pregnant
www.pregnancywithoutpounds.com/
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Upside: Site selling online pregnancy-related weight management program
Downside: Need to register for free limited time access
Exercise during pregnancy: Is heart rate a concern?
I exercise frequently and also teach water aerobics. Now that I'm pregnant, I've been told that I shouldn't let my heart rate go over 140 beats per minute (bpm). What happens to me or my baby if my ...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise-during-pregnancy/AN01560
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Upside: Good overview on exercise and safe heart rate levels during pregnancy
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Prenatal Exercises
During pregnancy your body experiences dramatic physiological changes that require a carefully designed exercise program.
babies.sutterhealth.org/during/exercise.html
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Upside: Very good overview on benefits and guidelines for exercise during pregnancy
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