Exercise
The amount and type of exercise that is best depends on your individual pregnancy, your fitness state and your past exercise program. Pregnancy is not the time to start a new fitness program if you are not use to exercising.

Regular exercise will benefit your pregnancy by:

• Aiding and developing good body posture
• Strengthening and toning the muscles needed for labor and delivery
• Lessening the discomforts associated with your changing body

The following are guidelines for planning an exercise program:

• Exercise regularly
• Exercise on a firm surface
• Avoid holding breath during exercise
• Avoid lifting heavy objects during exercise
• Always stop exercising if you feel pain or exhaustion
• Do not exercise in extreme heat
• Keep your pulse rate below 140 to 150 beats per minute

RECOMMENDED EXERCISES

• Brisk walking
• Mild swimming

EXERCISES NOT RECOMMENDED
Horse back riding, Water or snow skiing, Roller coasters, Bungee jumping, Four wheeling

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