The following is a summary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ revised guidelines for exercising while pregnant (from Obstetrics & Gynecology 2002; 99: 171-173). The guidelines were last updated in February 1994. In the absence of contraindications (see box), pregnant women are encouraged to engage in 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise [...]
How to Get Pregnant (And Stay Healthy)
March 2, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re not pregnant yet but would like to be soon. For approximately 85 percent of American couples, conception happens fairly easily, and we hope you’re among them. During the times in your life when you’re trying not to have a baby, you know that having unprotected sex just [...]