The more you increase your pregnancy fitness, the faster you'll recover physically after childbirth, the more fit you'll be after delivery. In a study, women who exercised recovered faster after labor ...

A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health reveals that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) significantly ...

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence is rising among younger women in the US. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are early indicators of cardiovascular risk, yet it remains ...

Exercising during pregnancy can reduce pain and the risk of gestational diabetes. Three personal trainers from New York City discuss how they changed their routines while pregnant. They all focused on ...

Pregnant patients with pre-existing hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) may be at risk for obstetric complications as well as cardiovascular events within the first five postpartum years, according to ...

Pregnant women are often advised to avoid strenuous physical activities like strength training or running for the baby’s ...

High-impact exercises during pregnancy often spark debate. While staying active is important, not every workout is suitable ...

Learn how to safely meet the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise if you're pregnant with adapted workouts for each trimester.

Wondering if pregnancy pilates is for you? Physiotherapist Harriet Ranger explains the benefits, and what to avoid.

May 24, 2011 — A commentary highlighting the most current exercise guidelines in pregnancy for obstetricians and gynecologists, as well as subsequent research, touts the benefits of exercise during ...

As you prepare for the arrival of your new baby, there’s likely one item on the top of your wish list: optimal health for you and your newborn.

For most pregnant women, exercise is the last thing on their minds. After all, keeping slim while you’re expecting isn’t exactly the top priority — rather, it’s making sure your baby gets enough ...