Harms recommends a
combination of stretching
and low-impact
cardiovascular exercises
like walking and
swimming. Swimming is
especially great during
pregnancy: "It gives the
muscles that are
supporting your extra
weight a break and helps
with conditions such as
varicose veins and ankle
swelling," says Dr. Harms.
Sleep on Your Side
Late in pregnancy, you
should sleep on your left
side so that the uterus
doesn't put pressure on the
vena cava, a main vein
located on the right side of
the abdomen that keeps
your blood circulating. To
help maintain a properly
aligned spine, Silva
suggests placing a pillow
under your tummy and
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one or two between your
knees for support. The
Utterly Yours Pregnancy
Pillow ($40 and up;
utterlyyours.com) gets
rave reviews from
expecting moms. After all,
nothing does a body good
quite like a restful night's
sleep.
These pregnant celebs are
proudly baring their
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the pool, even at home for
selfies in front of the
mirror! Check out our
gallery of pregnant
celebrity bikini photos,
and get inspired to show
off your own beautiful
belly.