When Beyonce was pregnant (nonbeliever just
hear us out) everybody was wondering how
she stayed looking so good? She claimed that
her secret was to adapt an exercise regime to
ensure she stayed in shape, while keeping it
safe for herself and her baby. Hi Blue!! Twenty
years ago, doctors would have told Beyonce to
have a seat during her pregnancy because there
was no information or research available on the
effects of exercise during pregnancy. You know
whatever doctors don’t know scares them!
The American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (AOGC) no longer places
restrictions on heart rate during aerobic
sessions. Prior to 2002, doctors has advised
women to limit their heart rate to no more than
140 beats per minute to during pregnancy.
That’s the equivalent to a recommended heart
rate for an 80 year old person. We now know
that you need to be physically active during
your pregnancy. The benefits range from better
pregnancy outcomes to a shorter labor time.
“It’s a win-win for baby and for mom,” says
high risk pregnancy expert Laura Riley, MD,
spokeswoman for the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologist(AOGC) and
author of Pregnancy: You a