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Episode Title: Season 2 Episode 3: Exercise in Pregnancy

In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy Podcast, Ashley and Malia dive into everything you need to know about exercising safely during pregnancy. They break down the benefits of staying active, while also discussing what types of movement are safest—like walking, swimming, prenatal yoga, and low-impact strength training. The hosts explain which activities to avoid, important warning signs to watch for, and how exercise needs can shift across each trimester. They also highlight accessible, budget-friendly workout options and the importance of pelvic floor health. The episode wraps up with guidance on when to talk to your provider and encouragement to approach movement with flexibility, safety, and self-compassion throughout pregnancy.

Key Topics Covered:

• Safety of exercise during pregnancy
• What exercise can look like 
• Why exercise matters for physical + mental health
• Recommended amount and intensity
• Safe and effective exercise types
• Activities to avoid
• Warning signs to stop exercise
• How exercise changes across each trimester
• Pelvic floor health and Kegels
• Budget-friendly ways to stay active
• When to talk to your provider for clearance

Important Links and Sources:

• OpenCircle RI: https://opencircleri.com/pregnancy-birth/

• Full Radiance Yoga: https://www.fullradianceyoga.com/pricing

• YMCA: https://ymcagreaterprovidence.org/program/health-wellness

• Prenatal yoga channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Ou7uUiYzCNqFEYEZcPxHifLzqAacIj

• Kegel Instructions: https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-birth/kegel-exercises/

• ACOG Guidelines: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/04/physical-activity-and-exercise-during-pregnancy-and-the-postpartum-period

• CDC Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/guidelines/healthy-pregnant-or-postpartum-women

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