Pregnant pause? No need to stop exercising during pregnancy -- if you do it right

Dr. Katie Vadasdi, seen here during the cycling leg of an Ironman race in Brazil, will discuss the importance of proper exercise during pregnancy at a health education seminar, "Exercise Safely During Pregnancy and After" on Jan. 12 at the Noble Conference Center at Greenwich Hospital. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT

There are many reasons to exercise while you are pregnant, says Dr. Katie Vadasdi, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC (ONS) in Greenwich. ". . . You should exercise during pregnancy for the same reasons you exercise when you're not pregnant - it's good for your heart, it helps you manage your weight, it improves your mood, your stamina and helps you maintain flexibility," she says. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT

"With your doctor's approval, walking, swimming and yoga can all be excellent activities during pregnancy," says Dr. Katie Vadasdi, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist and ONS in Greenwich. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT