Why Is Aerobic Exercise Important to a Pregnant Woman? It

question 87

Multiple Choice

Why is aerobic exercise important to a pregnant woman? It helps ____.

• A) lower muscle mass
• B) increase foetal heart rate
• C) stop dangerous teratogens from reaching the foetus
• D) increase the woman's ability to process oxygen

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