Which of the following exercise guidelines would you recommend to women during pregnancy and the postpartum period?

A) Women who habitually engaged in vigorous-intensity aerobic activity or who were physically active before pregnancy should not continue these activities during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
B) Women who are pregnant should consult their health care provider about whether or how to adjust their physical activity during pregnancy and after the baby is born.
C) Women who are pregnant should avoid moderate-intensity physical activity.
D) Women during pregnancy and the postpartum period should engage in 75 minutes to 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
E) Women during pregnancy and the postpartum period should only partake in muscle strengthening and balance training exercises.

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Sasha Angelika · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Women who are pregnant should always consult their health care provider to ensure their physical activity levels are safe for both mother and baby during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

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