What To Expect When You're Expecting: Exercise and Pregnancy: Staying in shape and exercising before and after your baby is born is paramount to a ... for both you and the well-being of your baby.

Staying in shape and exercising before and after your baby is born is paramount to a healthy nine months for both you and the well-being of your baby. Increased flexibility and stronger muscles can help you cope not only with the carrying of your baby, labor and delivery, but your recovery after your baby is born will be much quicker.