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Publications

1.     Exercising Your Pelvic Muscles - This publication describes exercises for the pelvic floor muscles, called Kegel exercises, and how they can help restore or maintain bladder control.

   http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/pdf/exercise_ez.pdf

2. During Your Pregnancy: Spotlight on Exercise (Copyright © MOD) - This fact sheet discusses the safety of exercise during pregnancy and provides some guidelines on how to exercise safely throughout your pregnancy.

   http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_515.asp

3. Effects of Exercise on Pregnancy (Copyright © APA) - This publication lists some of the positive effects exercise can have on pregnancy and childbirth. Also, it explains what to watch out for so exercise during pregnancy remains safe and healthy for you and your baby.

   http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/effectsofexerciseonpreg.html

4. Exercise During Pregnancy (Copyright © University of Michigan) - This publication provides information on activity guidelines during pregnancy, when you should stop exercising, and which muscles are the most important to work on.

   http://www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/exercise/index.htm

5. Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy (Copyright © APA) - This publication provides a list of guidelines to follow when planning an exercise program during pregnancy.

   http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/exerciseguidelines.html

6. Exercising During Pregnancy (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) - This publication explains what the benefits of exercising during pregnancy are, what a safe exercise plan is, which exercises you can do, and which you should avoid. It also explains what Kegal exercises are and how to do them.

   http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy/pregnancy/exercising_pregnancy.html

7. Healthy Eating During Pregnancy (Copyright © IFIC) - This brochure contains information about how to maintain a healthy eating habit throughout pregnancy. You will find information about calories and nutrient concerns, a food guide pyramid, answers to questions about vitamin and mineral supplements, morning sickness and information about food safety related issues.

   http://ific.org/publications/brochures/pregnancybroch.cfm

8. Pregnancy and Exercise: What You Can Do for A Healthy Pregnancy (Copyright © AAFP) - This publication discusses exercising while you are pregnant, how to start an exercise program, and how to be careful.

   http://familydoctor.org/305.xml

9. Recreation and Pregnancy (Copyright © APA) - This publication lists the type of activities that are safe and unsafe to participate in when you are pregnant.

   http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/recreation.html

Organizations

1. American Council on Exercise
2. Familydoctor.org
3. March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

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Current as of March 2007