Why is exercise recommended during pregnancy?

Exercise does wonders for you during pregnancy. It helps prepare you for childbirth by strengthening your muscles and building endurance, and makes getting your body back in shape once the baby's born much easier. Staying active during pregnancy doesn't necessarily mean going for the burn.

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

As salaamou 'alaykounna wa rahmatoullaahi wa barakaatouh

Below is a few tips for safe exercises during pregnancy in shaa'Allaah

**Note everything that happens is from the Qadr of Allaah(decree of Allaah) so please use these tips as a side line. But first and foremost put your trust in Allaah 'azza wa jal jazaakounnAllaahou khayran**:

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).