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Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?

  • Written by Kassia Beetham, Exercise Physiology Lecturer, Australian Catholic University
Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?Vigorous exercise is safe while pregnant, even in the final trimester. But if you don't feel up to it, lighter exercise is beneficial too.From shutterstock.com

Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There’s a growing list of foods, toxins and environmental threats to avoid. It’s normal...