• Start slow. Begin with as little as five minutes per day and add five minutes each week, until you can stay active for 30 minutes a day. You may find it useful to consult a physiotherapist who is used to helping expectant women exercise, for their advice on getting you started.
• Always warm up and cool down.
• After the first trimester, avoid doing exercises that require you to lie flat on your back.
• Avoid brisk exercise in hot, humid weather.
• Wear comfortable clothing that will help you remain cool.
• Wear a bra that fits well and gives lots of support (especially when your breasts become larger towards the third trimester).
• Drink plenty of water to help keep you from overheating and becoming dehydrated.
• Make sure you consume the extra…
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Shape Singapore (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2018