A generation ago, your doctor would have thought you were crazy if you called to set up an appointment to talk about your conception plans. Today, it's fast becoming the norm for couples to book a preconception health checkup.
Every parent-to-be hopes for a picture-perfect happy ending: the birth of a healthy baby. Unfortunately, about one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby during his or her first year of life.
Your body will undergo some remarkable changes over the next nine months. It therefore makes sense for your workout to change, too. Here's what you need to know to stay healthy and active while you prepare your body for the mother of all marathons -- giving birth.
Experts agree: Exercise helps pregnant women feel energized, keep weight gain within the target range & ward off common ailments from insomnia to backache.
Mothers know the lifestyle choices they make during pregnancy can impact the physical development of the baby during the crucial prenatal months. But expectant mothers may be surprised...
