How Exercise Helps in Pregnancy: Pregnant OB/GYN Explains!

This week, Dr. Sarah, a board-certified OB/GYN, and Dr. Kurt, a board-certified pediatrician, discuss the importance of exercise during pregnancy. Physical activity in pregnancy is the #1 best thing you can do to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and also improve maternal physical and mental health. They cover frequently asked questions like how much is safe, what exercises are best, how often should you exercise and so much more! Sarah shares her tips for what helps her with motivation to exercise while pregnant herself!In this first-trimester pregnancy update, we also review the benefits of exercise: decreased risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, lower risk of c-section or instrumental delivery, lower risk of urinary incontinence and pelvic pain, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and it also helps with weight loss after delivery.**Follow along for our weekly pregnancy update on Wednesdays! We will be covering everything from TTC, infertility, prenatal care, labor and delivery, best baby gear, your baby's week by week development, postpartum concerns, and other pregnancy tips and tricks!