Pregnancy & Fitness

How to Minimize Back Pain While Pregnant

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you're pregnant and experiencing back pain, you're not alone. That growing bump and extra weight is shifting your center of gravity, adding more stress and strain on your back. The good news is that it's just a temporary condition of pregnancy ... more »

How to Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks

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About half of pregnant women develop stretch marks. These small, depressed streaks in the skin appear most often on the abdomen in the later stages of pregnancy when growth is rapid. Some women also find them on their buttocks, thighs, hips and ... more »

How to Ride a Bike Trainer While Pregnant

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Cycling is a great exercise choice, but not the safest one for pregnant women. If you and your growing belly can’t part with your bike for nine months, consider befriending a resistance trainer. Then pedal your way through pregnancy... more »

How to Swim During Pregnancy

By Elizabeth McGuire

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What’s not to like about an opportunity to feel weightless during an ever-growing pregnancy? Aside from that perk, swimming is a great way to build cardiovascular endurance, improve circulation and increase muscle tone and strength. Here are some ... more »

How to Walk for Exercise While Pregnant

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Walking is one of the best exercises for pregnant women: it’s low impact, easy to do, and the benefits are great while the risks are low. Walking is also a workout that requires very little special equipment—a bonus when you are already buying ... more »

How to Eat Healthy During Pregnancy

By Bethenny Frankel

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The whole concept is to be nourished, full and satisfied when you're pregnant. Eat a variety of foods. Do not worry about portions; just eat until you’re content. Make choices. If you are eating rice, then no beans, corn, bread or potatoes. If ... more »

How to Run While Pregnant

By Elizabeth McGuire

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If you were a dedicated runner before you got pregnant, it’s possible for you to continue running through much of your pregnancy... more »

How to Sleep While Pregnant

By Nicandab

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Everything changes while you're pregnant. Doctors have new ways to do everything! Even Sleep!.. more »

How to Stay Fit During Pregnancy

By JanCast2007

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It is so easy to use the excuse of pregnancy to stop exercising. The benefits of staying fit during pregnancy outweigh any excuse you can come up with against exercising, minus having an at-risk pregnancy. There are many paths a pregnant woman ... more »

How to Lessen the Risk of Pregnancy Stretch Marks

By JanCast2007

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As your stomach swells to accommodate the life that is growing inside you, there is often a concern about the unsightly stretch marks that can and do web across the stretching skin of a woman’s abdomen, breast, hips, thighs and buttocks during ... more »

How to Prevent Varicose Veins

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Varicose veins are twisted enlarged veins, especially in the lower legs. Many factors are in involved in development of the condition, including gender (women are more prone), age, pregnancy and heredity. There are lifestyle changes that can help ... more »

How to Suntan at Home.

By DivinitY

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~ Tanning at home use to be a thing of the past. With the general cost of living on the rise, more and more Americans are choosing to save the money and tan in the backyard! While bringing backyard tanning back, it is also easy to incorporate ... more »

How to Treat Varicose Veins

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Varicose veins are raised and blue, and are caused by leaky valves inside superficial leg veins. Because superficial veins have less muscle and bone to support them, their walls are more apt to weaken and balloon out... more »

How to eat while pregnant.

By Nicandab

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Congratulations! You're pregnant! Get prepared for the tons of well-meaning food advice you're about to receive! Here are some tips on what to listen to, and what to ignore... more »

How to Exercise Safely During Pregnancy

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Exercise during pregnancy not only keeps your body toned and healthy, but will also increase blood flow, help fight fatigue and prepare your body for the exertion of delivery. However, you should take some precautions and make some modifications ... more »

How to Look Great While Pregnant

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When I first found out that I was pregnant, even before I started thinking about my life changing with that new little person that would be entering the world, my initial thoughts were: "Am I going to be a cute pregnant lady?".. more »

How to Tone Your Legs and Buttocks During Pregnancy

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Practice these exercises and you can wear those shorts with pride up until your due date!.. more »

How to Avoid Back Pain During Pregnancy

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Due to a change in weight, balance and hormonal distribution, back pain becomes a daily discomfort for many pregnant women. A change in posture and some simple exercise techniques can help you manage the pain while strengthening your back for ... more »

How to Avoid Fatigue During Pregnancy

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Increased hormone and metabolism levels usually result in extreme fatigue for pregnant women. Exercise and diet can help keep you energetic during the first trimester and through the entire pregnancy... more »

How to Avoid Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Along with a bulging body and little energy, varicose veins add to the changes many pregnant bodies experience. Ease the pressure in your legs by accessorizing your wardrobe and exercising... more »

How to Tone Your Abs During Pregnancy

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Do a pregnancy ab workout to keep your abdominals toned as you prepare for the birth of your baby... more »

How to Tone Your Arms and Upper Chest During Pregnancy

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Preparing your upper body and arms will not only help you endure labor and delivery, but will also put you in prime "baby holding" condition... more »

How to Dress for a Workout When Pregnant

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As your belly expands, so will your need for comfortable and practical workout wear. Whether you fancy a game of tennis, laps in the pool or a brisk walk, you may have more options than you think... more »

How to Follow a Pregnancy Workout

By eHow Health Editor

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Incorporating fitness throughout your pregnancy can benefit you and your baby in many ways. Being fit helps you stay healthy during pregnancy, can reduce the potential for complications during labor and can actually make labor shorter. Even ... more »

How to Exercise During Pregnancy

By AmyU

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Women who exercise during pregnancy tend to be healthier and more comfortable physically than those who do not. The stress and pain of labor are also better handled when a women has been exercising regularly. These moms also tend to recover from ... more »

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