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Pregnancy and Swimming - is it safe?

Jane A. Moore, M.D., quoted in the November/December issue of Swim magazine: "Just because your pregnant doesn't automatically mean a completely sedentary lifestyle. Pregnancy, as does training, requires commitment, planning, flexibility, compromise and common sense."

About - Tips on Exercise for Pre and Post Birth Moms

Links to sites and articles from Robin Weiss, The About.com guide to Pregnancy and Birth.

About - Tips on Exercise for Women

Links to sites and articles from Tracee Cornforth, The About.com guide to Women's Health.

Exercise and Pregnancy - 5 Easy Pieces

Five keys to safe exercise routines while pregnant, by Eric P. Durak, MSc

Exercise and Pregnancy

Questions and answers on safe ways to exercise during pregnancy, from mylifepath.

Exercise: An Alternative Therapy for Gestational Diabetes

Swimming is included in an exercise regimen to help manage blood glucose levels during pregnancy, by Raul Artal, M.D.

Getting Fit for Pregnancy

The benefits of being fit before you are pregnant, by Raul Artal, M.D.

Maintaining a workout routine during pregnancy

How to modify your exercise routine while pregnant, by Lauri Reimer Mihailov.

Pregnancy, Make it Fit

Why exercise should be a part of your pregnancy, and how to make it work, by Lisa Stone.

Water Fitness During Your Pregnancy

A book with information and exercises for aquatic workouts during pregnancy, by Jane Katz, EdD. Paperback.

What are some safe exercises for the pool?

Some ideas on exercising in the pool, from Sandra Greiner, Prenatal Fitness Instructor.

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