Exercising During Pregnancy
Dr. Alexis Colvin, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, continued exercising during her own three pregnancies.
Women who exercise throughout a pregnancy tend to experience less fatigue and swelling, as well as fewer incidents of varicose veins, Colvin said. Psychologically, exercise can also help improve a mother’s mood and self-esteem.
“If you are exercising pre-pregnancy, you should absolutely keep it up,” said Colvin, formerly a physician at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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