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Exercise

Being active during your pregnancy is very important: It can help reduce the length of labor, shorten the recovery time, and even help with postpartum weight management.

Before starting any exercise:

• Check with your doctor
• Drink plenty of water
• If you go to exercise classes, make sure your teacher is properly qualified to train the pregnant women.

The recommended exercise for pregnant women are:

• Walking
• Bicycling
• Swimming

If you experience constipation:

• Eat a high fibre diet (wholemeal bread, cereals, jacket potatoes) and drink a lot of fluids;
• Take regular exercise;
• Ask someone to massage your tummy firmly in a circular clockwise direction.
• Discuss this complaint with your doctor.