When you're cleared to exercise by a doctor, here are the four best types of movement to add into your weekly workout routine ...

Deep core exercises are essential for healing abdominal separation postpartum, which undergoes significant changes during pregnancy and delivery.

During pregnancy, however, people may need to be more mindful of a few details to protect themselves and their future baby. [See: Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.] ...

Core exercise is the best medicine for diastasis recti. Valte recommends doing strength-training exercises (planks, Pilates, etc.) before pregnancy and more targeted abdominal exercises during ...

“During pregnancy, the abs become more lengthened, and more weight is in the front of the body,” says Anna Hammond, DPT, OCS, PCES, a physical therapist at Core Exercise Solutions.

One of the most essential pregnancy exercises you can do during all three trimesters is cardiovascular exercise. Activities like swimming, walking, jogging, or riding a stationary cycle are great ...

Cordoba said many exercises need to be modified during the second and third trimesters. If you exercised before your pregnancy, Cordoba said, “During pregnancy, do not push to your pre-pregnancy ...

"Moderate exercise during the day helps to tire your body out, making it easier to fall asleep at night," explains Laura Lynn LaCour, Future performance coach (and my trainer).