"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Science says strength training during pregnancy can help reduce pain, support labor, and speed up ...

Exercising during pregnancy is hugely beneficial but during such a special time there are certainly exercises that are more important than others and some that you need to be mindful of or ditch ...

Pregnancy is one of the most intense physical challenges a person can go through, so it's important to take things easy. With that being said, you still want to stay reasonably active. You may not ...

For most pregnant women, exercise is the last thing on their minds. After all, keeping slim while you’re expecting isn’t exactly the top priority — rather, it’s making sure your baby gets enough ...

Pregnancy is a special time when taking care of your health becomes even more important, not just for you, but for your baby too. Staying active can help you feel better, reduce stress, and make it ...

If you're expecting soon, there's a chance you may have Googled ways to make labor easier. Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for ...

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society Megan Roup shares the pregnancy workout that helped her reduce back pain, prepare for labor and recover postpartum. When you're pregnant, the couch ...

High-impact exercises during pregnancy often spark debate. While staying active is important, not every workout is suitable ...

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Think you can’t exercise with a baby bump? Think again. Alissa Mosca, 33, is a USA Weightlifting coach and a Planet Fitness trainer who is 6 months pregnant with her first child — and she hasn’t let ...

Background: Birth weight plays an important role in infant mortality and morbidity, childhood development, and adult health. To date there are contradictory results regarding the role of physical ...

Wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest: the symptoms of an asthma attack can be scary, especially for children. But, a new study suggests that pregnant women may have some agency over ...