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sedentary time

Long periods of sitting or inactivity during pregnancy that can contribute to stiffness and deconditioning.

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Activity limits and safe progression by trimester

Activity limits and safe progression by trimester

Why trimester-by-trimester limits matter There is no universal activity prescription that fits every pregnancy. The same session can feel effortless in one trimester and excessive in another because pregnancy alters blood volume, ventilation, ligamentous laxity, posture, and energy availability. Those changes are normal, but they mean that exercise in pregnancy should be assessed against current […]