While you should avoid strenuous activity, light exercise can offer
many benefits during pregnancy.
The Nemours Foundation offers this partial list:
Feeling better, having more energy, and getting better sleep at night.
Reduced back pain and stronger back, thigh and buttock muscles.
Reduced stress and anxiety.
Reduced risk of constipation .
Less weight gain during
pregnancy, and a quicker return to your pre-pregnancy weight.
Your body should tell you if it's had enough. Stop exercising
immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
Fatigue.
Dizziness.
Heart palpitations.
Shortness of
breath.
Pain in your back or pelvis.