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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Exercise While Pregnant

Coping with migraines during pregnancy

October 03, 2008
Pregnancy can affect many women's migraines. In some, the migraines become worse, while others notice a marked improvement in the frequency or severity of these chronic headaches. Experts at HealthDay News have compiled this list of ways pregnant women can better cope with their migraines, including specific exercises, diet changes, and other lifestyle changes that may help ease the pain. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Exercise and Pregnancy: Is It Safe When I Have a Heart Condition?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...it’s safe to keep on exercising.   We know that exercise throughout our lifetime helps boost... Read more »

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Clinical Trials for Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

...see several studies on the benefits of pelvic floor exercises while pregnant - something that... Read more »

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Gestational Diabetes: Control It For Your Child's Sake
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...controlled their blood sugar during pregnancy with diet, exercise and (if necessary) insulin... Read more »

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The Joys of Exercise During a Diabetic Pregnancy
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...kickboxing.  Wow, that's impressive!   Luckily, exercise during pregnancy does not need to be... Read more »

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Insomnia Treatment: Get Some Exercise!
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Exercise: A Nature Cure for Your Insomnia Studies have shown that exercise helps both physical and... Read more »

Health Guide

Gestational Diabetes
...gestational diabetes are able to control blood glucose levels through changes in their diet and increasing exercise. If this does not bring blood sugar levels into a normal range, medication may... Read more »
Pregnancy and Exercise
...was considered better if it was broken up into walking one quarter mile several times per day. [“Exercise During Pregnancy”, 1999,The Physician and Sportsmedicine] Today, exercise is no longer... Read more »
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
...physician and at 24 to 28 weeks for moderate risk. Pregnant women should maintain their routines for exercise. If not exercising, develop a plan to engage a routine of proper diet and exercise. If... Read more »
Recommended Exercise Methods
A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.Adjust activity according to... Read more »
Exercise's Effects on Bones and Muscles
Exercise is critical for strong muscles and bones. Muscle strength declines as people age, but studies report that when people exercise they are stronger and leaner than others in their age... Read more »

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...susceptible to heat stroke. Avoid strenuous work or exercise in hot weather. The... Read more »

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