Comments on: Labor Laws: Exercise Tips for Pregnant Women

By: Helene Byrne

Helene Byrne — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:24:32 +0000

The American College of Obstreticians and Gynecologists revised their guidlines for exercising during pregnancy in 2002, five plus years ago.

They no longer advise pregnant women to keep their heart rates below 140 BPM. Guidelines now advisse women to use percieved exertion, and to workout at a level which they consider “somewhat difficult.”

As to Phoeboe’s response, exercise during pregnancy offers numerous, truly profound benefits to both mom and her developing baby.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:35:51 +0000

I’ve always excercised. When i was pregnant for both of my girls i continued to do so until the day i delivered. My labor for my first daughter was only 5 hours, my second daughter was 4 hours. I had different doctors and both say my labors were short and my baby girls were born strong because i DID exercise. I STRONGLY SUGGEST EXERCISING DURING PREGNANCY, IT’S A PLUS!!!!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:33:33 +0000

My mother, grandmother, and sister all have bad varicose veins from pregnancy. I don’t have any. Yay! I contribute that to getting the blood moving during exercise.

By: Phoebe K.

Phoebe K. — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:12:15 +0000

One thing I wonder, is if exercise has any positive or negative affect on the baby?

By: vito

vito — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:42:51 +0000

I like the idea of a low impact workout, I was think ing that this might also help with “pp” depression??
Anyone have any input on the subject?

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:29:13 +0000

Who?

I continued my work out routine during my second and third pregnancy. I felt much better than my first pregnancy and the weight came off a lot faster.