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Pregnancy Exercises
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It is important to keep your body in shape during pregnancy to better cope with the demands on the body while carrying a baby and also to prepare you for the physical stresses of labor. Here are some pregnancy exercises you can do while pregnant, and exercises that will help maintain your fitness and get you in the right shape for labor.
Exercise List
These exercises have been selected due to their specificity to the demands of the pregnant woman, and for their safety during pregnancy. You should perform the exercise as directed, and stop immediately if you feel unwell or are in pain. Perform all of these exercises at least three times a week, preferably on alternate days to give yourself time for recovery and adaptation. Be sure to breathe normally during all exercises; don't hold your breath. Click on the links for more details of the exercise including an animated image to show you how to perform each exercise.
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to strengthen and increase flexibility of the hips |
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to strengthen the lower back and hamstrings |
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to strengthen and relax the neck muscles |
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to strengthen the adductor muscles |
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to strengthen your thighs, hip flexors and gluteal muscles |
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to strengthen the abductor muscles |
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to strengthen your thighs, hip flexors, hamstrings and gluteal muscles |
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to strengthen your back, hip flexors and thighs |
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to strengthen your thighs, hip flexors, hamstrings and gluteal muscles |
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to stretch and strengthen your back |
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to strengthen your adductor and abductor muscles |
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to strengthen your lower back |
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to strengthen your lower back |
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to strengthen your pectorals, deltoid and tricep muscles |
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to strengthen your chest and upper back muscles |
