A new study led by Western University and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid presents overwhelming evidence that women should, whenever possible, exercise during pregnancy to combat high blood pressure, excessive weight gain and oversized babies.
Michelle Mottola, a professor in Western's School of Kinesiology, says that pregnant women should be active and aim to walk 10,000 steps a day during pregnancy because if they don't, the long-term effects could cause health risks to them, as well as their children.
"You can greatly improve your fitness level by walking. Many people think that you have to go to the gym and sweat - and yes, that's true for some people - but walking will also give you great aerobic benefit.
