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(HealthNewsDigest.com).. Making a resolution to work out and diet is a time-honored New Years ritual, but pregnant women should exercise caution about exercising their bodies. Its not a good idea to start a rigorous program when youre pregnant, says Dr. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
As long as your doctor hasnt cautioned against it, however, a little extra exercise is good, she says taking the stairs, parking your vehicle so that you have to walk farther, or taking neighborhood walks. And once the babys born, mom-and-baby classes are a good way to bond while getting back into shape.
The same goes for dieting, Dr. Horsager-Boehrer says. A strict diet is not a good resolution instead, just think about eating sensibly, while allowing for a few treats.
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