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After completing this chapter, you should have an understanding of the following:
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• Physiological changes of pregnancy that may affect exercise.
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• Effects of exercise on the baby.
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• Activities to encourage and discourage during pregnancy.
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• Guidelines for exercising while pregnant.
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• Postpartum exercise.
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Robert-McComb, J.J., Stovall, J. (2008). Exercise Guidelines and Recommendations During Pregnancy. In: Robert-McComb, J.J., Norman, R., Zumwalt, M. (eds) The Active Female. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-534-3_21
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