Exercise During Pregnancy | Doctors Answer FAQs and What You Should Be Doing

The Doctors Bjorkman discuss the importance of exercise during pregnancy. Physical activity in pregnancy is the #1 best thing you can do to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and also improve maternal physical and mental health. They cover frequently asked questions like how much is safe, what exercises are best, how often should you exercise and so much more! Sarah shares her tips for what helps her with motivation to exercise at 11 weeks pregnant! In this Week 11 pregnancy update, we also review the benefits of exercise: decreased risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, lower risk of c-section or instrumental delivery, lower risk of urinary incontinence and pelvic pain, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and it also helps with weight loss after delivery We review baby's development, best exercises for pregnancy, and what exercises to avoid! Looking for more?! Coming in early 2026, we are launching TDB+. It’s a research-backed membership designed to give you support, connection, and resources for wherever you’re at on your parenting journey! Imagine in-depth access to pregnancy, birth, and parenting content, while also getting behind the scenes interaction with us, our day-to-day real lives, and a community of other parents to support you. Learn more about the membership and join the waitlist here! 👉 https://forms.gle/7bBaXpnzb1Ce41ed8 **Follow along for our weekly pregnancy update on Wednesdays! We will be covering everything from TTC, infertility, prenatal care, labor and delivery, best baby gear, your baby's week by week development, postpartum concerns, and other pregnancy tips and tricks! Affiliate links to all products mentioned in videos here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedoctor... Week 10 Video -The First Trimester--What Partners Need to Know:    • The First Trimester of Pregnancy: What Eve...   Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo Keywords: pelvic floor exercises pregnancy exercise prenatal workout