Exercise is important at any period in a woman’s life, but exercise during pregnancy is especially important because it promotes endurance, strength, and muscle tone. The benefits of pregnancy exercise help you to carry the weight you gain during pregnancy. In addition, pregnancy exercise will  better prepare your body for the physical task of labor.

Another benefit of pregnancy exercise is that it can make it a lot easier to get back into shape after your baby is born. Pregnancy exercise can also minimize some of the physical discomforts associated with pregnancy such as backache, constipation,  fatigue, and swelling as well as helping to improve your mood and self-image. Pregnancy exercise can even help you sleep better which is vital for getting sufficient rest to help you cope with the rigors of pregnancy, labor, birth and also dealing with your newborn when the big day eventually arrives. Read more . . .