01/19/2026
Moving your body while pregnant can feel really good but some exercises are better saved for later.
For now, it’s best to skip:
• Holding your breath during workouts
• Activities where falling is likely
• Contact sports
• Hard or jarring movements to the belly
• A lot of jumping or bouncing
• Deep twisting or uncomfortable core exercises
• Pushing too hard, then stopping for long periods
• Working out in very hot weather
Your body is already doing something big — growing a baby.
Pregnancy exercise isn’t about doing more. It’s about moving in ways that feel safe and supportive.
If something doesn’t feel right, it’s okay to stop.
And when in doubt, always check in with your provider.