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. 1985 Jan;69(1):97-108.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)31059-8.

Exercise during pregnancy

M J Morton, M S Paul, J Metcalfe

Exercise during pregnancy

M J Morton et al. Med Clin North Am. 1985 Jan.

Abstract

Theoretical arguments suggest that cardiovascular fitness would be desirable during pregnancy but that high-intensity exercise should be avoided; both notions require rigorous testing. Moderate exercise, by normal women with uncomplicated pregnancy, does not appear to affect fetal health. Coexisting maternal medical or obstetrical complications may contraindicate exercise.

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