The Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy Kelsey Lambert Brigham Young University The Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy Introduction The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states, “in the absence of either medical or obstetric complications, 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise a day on most, if not all, days of the week is recommended for pregnant women” (Women's Health Care Physicians, 2009, line 6 - 8). But, what are the benefits for pregnant women who exercise…
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