How does exercise affect pregnancy?

Question

I was pretty active before pregnancy with gym and walks. Now im 14 weeks and not sure how much movement is good or bad for the baby. Does exercise help or should i go easy?

Kasturi Dutta · Answer

I had such bad nausea that I couldn't even stand, let alone exercise. If you are feeling weak, just rest, don't force yourself to workout.

Daakshayani Talwar · Answer

Walking from the bed to the fridge counts as exercise, right? Haha! Jokes apart, light walks are great, just don't try to become an athlete now.

Archana Rawal · Answer

Exercise helped me stay active and made postpartum recovery much easier. I just did light walking and prenatal yoga, it really helps with stamina.

Arthi Dey · Answer

Even though I had a C-section, my light prenatal walks kept my circulation good. Just make sure your doctor has cleared you before starting any exercise.

Sonal Mahajan · Answer

After my IVF journey, I was very scared to move. My doctor advised only gentle walking after the first trimester. Please be very gentle with your body and do only what feels comfortable.

Sushma Majumdar · Answer

I just delivered, and honestly, regular walking in my third trimester helped open up my pelvic muscles. Just don't overdo it and listen to your body.

Lakshmi Amin · Answer

My doctor said that moderate exercise like walking or swimming improves blood flow and reduces gestational diabetes risk. But they strictly said to avoid heavy lifting or high-impact workouts.

Arthi Panda · Answer

Exercise is very good for stamina, beta. Just stick to basic walking and light stretches. Never strain yourself or lift heavy weights, okay?