Not only do pregnant women need regular chiropractic checkups, but they also need to continue exercising as well. This will keep mama and baby healthy through this exciting process! Keep MOVING! -Dr. S Exercise: Exercising During Pregnancy Reduces Weight Gain & Associated Illnesses. Research involving 963 pregnant women shows that moderately intense supervised exercise starting at the prenatal consultation helps women avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy while also reducing associated illnesses such as gestational diabetes and hypertension. The researchers state, We wish to emphasize the importance of maintaining the health of pregnant women, as well as their children, by reaching an optimum weight; hence the importance of [physical exercise]. Mayo Clinic Proceeding, December 2013
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