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Best exercises for the first month
When to start Pelvic floor strengthener (Kegels) Push-ups Head and shoulder raises Pelvic tilt When to start Many obstetricians and midwives suggest waiting until your six-week postpartum checkup ...
www.babycenter.com/0_best-exercises-for-the-first-month_749.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on exercise to perform during your first month of pregnancy
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Great pregnancy exercise: Yoga
The benefits of prenatal yoga First-trimester tips Second-trimester tips Third-trimester tips Best poses for pregnancy Yoga precautions during pregnancy
www.babycenter.com/0_great-pregnancy-exercise-yoga_7862.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on performing yoga during pregnancy, benefits and suggested exercises
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Safe Exercises During Every Stage of Pregnancy
Whether you were die-hard about fitness before you became pregnant or you are just beginning an exercise routine, staying fit is an important part of your prenatal care. Studies have shown that on ...
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Upside: Easy to use site with helpful advice on the safety of different exercises during pregnancy
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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
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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
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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
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Kegel exercise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Kegel exercise, named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, consists of contracting and relaxing the muscles which form part of the pelvic floor (sometimes called the "Kegel muscles").
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kegel_exercise
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Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail on benefits of Kegel exercises. Basic information on how to perform
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Is It Safe To Practice Pregnancy Yoga Till Childbirth?
Pregnancy yoga refers to the practice of yoga during pregnancy. It unites your body, mind and spirit.
www.thepregnancyzone.com/prenatal-care/is-it-safe-to-practice-pregnancy-yoga-till-childbirth/
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Upside: Very good article on the safety of doing yoga during pregnancy
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Is exercising safe during pregnancy?
My wife is nearly three months pregnant and has been working out consistently for many years. Are there any safe abdominal exercises that she can do both now and later on in her pregnancy?
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/psafe/0,,midwife_3p58-p,00.html
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Upside: Good summary of advice on exercise
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Specific Recommendations for Exercise during Pregnancy
Jogging It is generally recommended that women not start jogging during pregnancy. If jogging is initiated during pregnancy, it should be started at a low intensity and frequency, with monitoring for ...
www.chiroweb.com/archives/15/14/04.html
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Upside: Information on the safety of various sporting activities during pregnancy
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