Which of the Following Exercise Guidelines Would You Recommend to Women

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exercise guidelines would you recommend to women during pregnancy and the postpartum period?

• A) Women who habitually engaged in vigorous-intensity aerobic activity or who were physically active before pregnancy should not continue these activities during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• B) Women who are pregnant should consult their health care provider about whether or how to adjust their physical activity during pregnancy and after the baby is born.
• C) Women who are pregnant should avoid moderate-intensity physical activity.
• D) Women during pregnancy and the postpartum period should engage in 75 minutes to 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
• E) Women during pregnancy and the postpartum period should only partake in muscle strengthening and balance training exercises.

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