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Physical Activity for Everyone: Healthy Pregnant or Postpartum Women

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/pregnancy.html  

Sponsoring Agency

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

Unless you have a medical reason to avoid physical activity during or after your pregnancy, you can begin or continue moderate-intensity aerobic activity. However, read this web page to find out what kind of activities to avoid.

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Review Date

1/25/2012