Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy

Doctor-approved activity can help you feel better

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(HealthDay News) -- Exercise is good for you during any stage of life. But among pregnant women, it can offset some common problems.

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Your doctor should approve of any exercise program while you're pregnant. The American Pregnancy Association offers this list of potential benefits:

• It can help alleviate conditions such as poor circulation and back pain.
• It can give you more energy throughout your day.
• It can help you sleep better.
• It can put you in a better mood.
• It can better prepare your body for childbirth.
• It can help prevent excessive weight gain during pregnancy.

-- Diana Kohnle