5 Workout Myths All Pregnant Women Need To Know

Common wisdom used to tell women not to get too physical during pregnancy. The idea was that too much physical activity could present problems for the expecting mother and even increase the risk of harming the baby as it developed.

That ship has sailed.

Nowadays, the scientific consensus is the opposite — that exercise is good for the mother and her baby, not the way around.

There often is a lag between what science says and what culture accepts, so with that in mind, let’s address a few of the more common exercise concerns for an expecting mother:

1. Don’t Do Any Heavy Lifting

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