A new study links a mom’s physical activity to her offspring’s lung function.
For years, women have contacted me, fresh off a positive pregnancy test, wondering whether they need to stop working out for fear of doing harm. In fact, the opposite is true.
For starters, it is safe for female athletes and other women who have been physically active before pregnancy to largely maintain their training habits. Research shows that even women who have been inactive should gradually add exercise into their routine for their own health and for the health of their babies.
