When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — When it comes to exercising during pregnancy and postpartum, some women have questions about what is safe and what isn’t. Dr. Marcos Cordoba, a maternal fetal medicine ...

They say that maintaining a healthy diet, getting lots of sleep and practicing breathing exercises can all make giving birth go a little smoother. And while that may be good advice, Alissa Mosca, 33, ...

Between the aching back, the nausea, and the exhaustion, pregnancy can be the perfect excuse to skip a workout. But if your pregnancy is healthy, a bit of regular exercise can pay off. And here’s more ...

For those cleared by their doctor to exercise, strength and cardio workouts during all four trimesters of pregnancy are not only safe, they are healthy for you and your baby. I know firsthand that ...

If you're expecting soon, there's a chance you may have Googled ways to make labor easier. Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are underscoring the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Kristin Coppage, a maternal-fetal ...

Exercise is a crucial component of a healthy pregnancy, offering numerous benefits such as improved mood, better sleep, reduced discomfort, and potentially easier labour. Staying active can help ...

Exercise is well known for supporting physical and mental wellbeing during pregnancy – but new research suggests strength training, specifically, could offer even greater benefits. A study published ...

Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little ...