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uteroplacental perfusion

Blood flow to the uterus and placenta, which can decrease if back-lying exercise compresses major vessels.

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Exercises to avoid during pregnancy

Exercises to avoid during pregnancy

Why some workouts become less suitable in pregnancy Pregnancy changes several systems that matter for exercise safety. The center of gravity shifts forward, joints may feel less stable because of hormonal effects on connective tissue, and many people fatigue sooner than they did before conception. None of that means exercise should stop; it means the […]