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Now what? You are pregnant and want to stay active. Is it safe?

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By: Powerbychoice Many women believe that when they get pregnant they have to stop exercising. It’s a myth that we’ve have heard for years. Doctors encourage exercise to promote a positive outcome for the expectant mom by staying active and delivering a healthy baby. Remember when your friend or maybe even yourself gained 90 pounds and then spent the next year trying to get rid of the baby fat?

Jenny Housh
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