Exercise up to the end of pregnancy
A new study carried out by Polytechnic University of Madrid has revealed that exercising up to the end of pregnancy has no harmful effect on the weight or size of the foetus .
December 1, 2009
Times of India

"An exercise regime carried out during the second and third trimester of pregnancy does not harm the health of the foetus", said Jonatan R. Ruiz, researcher at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, and principal author of this study, who has coordinated a team from the Polytechnic University of Madrid in collaboration with the Swedish centre.

These findings highlight the benefits for the health of the baby and the mother when a physically-active lifestyle is maintained throughout pregnancy. ...