It's all about you and your baby right now.

If you're not exercising regularly, now is a great time to start. If you exercise regularly, you should continue through your pregnancy. Be sure and check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program if you have not been exercising before your pregnancy.

The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are tremendous.

• Increased energy levels
• Reduced pregnancy discomfort
• Fewer delivery complications
• Decreased labor time
• Speedier recovery

You will gain less weight and regain your pre-pregnancy shape sooner.

Contraindications to exercise: (If you have these or other conditions you should avoid exercising until you talk with your doctor)

If your water has broken

Placenta previa

Weak or incompetent cervix

Have gone into premature labor

If you are experiencing bleeding

If your pregnancy is considered high-risk

If you have any questions regarding whether you should avoid exercise, ask your doctor!