10 Reasons to do exercise in pregnancy : Benefits for exercise during pregnacy

• Helps decrease fatigue, even in the first trimester. This is also true of insomnia.
• Can help women have a shorter labor. This is particularly true if you use movement in labor by changing positions.
• Has been shown to help women lose pregnancy weight faster.
• Helps with endurance during pregnancy and labor. We know labor is a marathon - so train for it!
• Decreases aches and pains associated with pregnancy.
• Can help reduce likelihood of tearing or severe trauma from episiotomy.
• Can reduce the number of cesareans that are necessary.
• It's fun and feels great!
• Leads to a faster postpartum recovery. Add breastfeeding to kick start the weight loss of postpartum.
• It's a habit that once started will lead to a lifetime of good fitness.