Is It Safe: Activities & Exercise

5 Essentials for a Healthy, Happy Plus-Size Pregnancy

Are you overweight and pregnant? Get tips from the experts on how to look good and feel great all the way up to your due date. ... Read More

A New Tool to Keep Pregnancy Weight Gain in Check

Need an intervention, Mom-to-be? Not that kind, but one that may help you stay on the right track with weight gain during pregnancy. ... Read More

A Real-Life Pregnancy: Week 25

That sneaky super-exhausted, you-want-to-sleep-all-the-time pregnancy symptom you though disappeared after your first trimester can ... Read More

Are Salon and Spa Treatments Safe during Pregnancy?

Skin and hair go crazy, and our body images change radically. A visit to a spa or salon can give a soon-to-be mom just the lift she needs. But is the ... Read More

Beyond Kegels: New Pelvic Exercises to Help with Birth and in Bed

Let's get squeezin', Mama! You've likely heard of Kegel exercises, but do you know why they are important or are you familiar with other ... Read More

Can You Really Exercise Your Way to a Better Childbirth?

Exercising during pregnancy may help with everything from back pain and fatigue to reducing risk for gestational diabetes. But don't expect ... Read More

Exercise During Pregnancy and Baby's Heart Health

Given the green light from your doctor or midwife to go ahead and exercise during pregnancy, but still can't seem budge from the couch? Here's a ... Read More

Exercise During Pregnancy: Guidelines to Follow from the ACOG

Most future mamas know that exercise and pregnancy is a great match. But the ACOG wants to make sure you do it safely.

Exercising When You're Expecting

Learn the benefits of exercise for an expecting woman, what to avoid, and guidelines for safe exercising in pregnancy.

Fear Factor: Why Are Moms-to-Be Afraid of Exercise?

Despite all the evidence, many mamas-to-be are still afraid to exercise.

Have a Ball! Using an Exercise Ball for Pregnancy Fitness

Balancing the physical and emotional highs and lows of pregnancy can be difficult. Learn how using a fitness ball can help you relieve stress ... Read More

How to Be Fit for Two (Video)

Easy ways for you and baby to stay healthy and active

How To Safely Perform Pilates During Pregnancy (Video)

A certified Pilates instructor shares safety tips and demonstrates exercises pregnant women can do at home

Kerri Walsh Jennings: World Class—and With Child

Volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings won Olympic gold at 5 weeks pregnant—why are people up in arms?

No More Excuses! New Options for Prenatal Exercise

From ballet to Zumba—there's a whole new world of prenatal exercise out there!