In a healthy pregnancy, continuing your current exercise routine is typically recommended. Research has shown that exercise during pregnancy leads to fewer complications during pregnancy, shorten the duration of labor and improve your recovery after delivery.

Walking, swimming and modified yoga or Pilates are some of the safest exercises you can do while pregnant. Some activities should be avoided in pregnancy, primarily if there is a risk of falling or impact to the abdomen. These activities include skiing, off-road cycling, contact sports (like soccer or basketball), gymnastics, horseback riding, scuba diving, and skydiving. It's s also best to avoid activities where you are lying on your back for more than 10 minutes.

If you have questions regarding your current exercise routine, or if you have not been active but would like to start, you should discuss this with your physician.