20 Perks of Exercising while Pregnant

Here are some of the many ways exercising while pregnant improves your physical and mental well-being:

1. Mellow mother’s mood, lifts depression
2. Prepares body for easier birth, strengthens and stretches muscles and joints
3. Exercising while pregnant prepares the body to rely less on medication during labor
4. Boosts immune system
5. Optimizes weight gain
6. Facilitates excess fat loss postpartum
7. Stabilizes insulin levels, promoting hormonal harmony
8. Exercising while pregnant lowers the risk of gestational diabetes
9. Lessens constipation
10. Lessens joint pain, especially in the back and pelvis
11. Reduces risk of birth complications and cesarean delivery
12. Leads to shorter labors
13. Reduces leg swelling
14. Eases morning sickness and tummy queasiness
15. Helps you appreciate your pregnant body abilities
16. Exercising while pregnant improves quality of sleep
17. Lowers risk of prematurity
18. Improves bone density
19. Lowers chances of your child becoming obese
20. Improves balance, lessening falls