What's Safe, What's Not

Talk to your doctor about this one, but if you were in shape before you became pregnant you should be able to carry on as usual without overheating or dehydrating yourself. If you waited until you became pregnant to exercise, start slowly with a walking, swimming or aerobics program.

Lifting weights in moderation isn’t a problem either, as long as you keep your shifting center of gravity in mind and be sure to lift from your legs, not your back.

Be sure to also read our exercise guidelines >>