Staying active during pregnancy is not only safe but also beneficial for both you and your baby. In this article, we will explore five exercise basics that you might be overlooking, but that are all super beneficial to you throughout pregnancy to support your body, birth, and growing bump.

If you're reading this, chances are you're on a quest to stay fit and healthy during pregnancy. But let's be real - there are a ton of myths out there about pregnancy fitness that can make it hard to know what's safe and what's not. Don't worry, we've got you covered! We've rounded up a group of awesome Baby2Body mamas who have been through it all and are ready to share their advice and debunk some of the biggest pregnancy fitness myths.

Are you experiencing lower back pain, swelling, and tight hips? Pregnancy can be painful at times, but we have simple restorative stretches that can help! Check out our 5 top stretches to help relieve common pregnancy symptoms.

We’ll be the first to admit it: some days, it can feel impossible to drag yourself up and start a workout, and oftentimes being pregnant or in postpartum recovery only makes that harder. Even athletes and people who love to work out every day can struggle with motivation from time to time — so if you’re struggling with motivation to exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, you’re not alone. We're sharing actionable advice and helping you move into February feeling confident and capable of smashing your goals.

Looking for safe pregnancy workouts which help with labor prep, core work, full body toning, strength, and more? Well 12 brand new pregnancy workouts from prenatal fitness trainer Laura Lucas are live on the Baby2Body app NOW! We’re giving a quick breakdown of what Laura’s new pregnancy workout routines look like.

Working out at home can definitely come with challenges — from lack of equipment to distractions it can be difficult to stay focused and stay on top of a routine. That’s why we’re sharing our top 5 tips for working out at home, plus a 12 minute workout you can do anywhere!

We’re back with another day of our myth busting series to separate the myths from the facts with science-backed answers you can trust. Today, we’re answering a question we’ve heard a lot: Can working out during pregnancy make labor and delivery easier? Let’s get into it…

When you think of safe pregnancy workouts what comes to mind? It's likely a combination of prenatal yoga, swimming, and some cardio on the elliptical. What probably doesn't come to mind is boxing, practicing pilates, lifting weights, going to a spin class, or playing tennis… We’re sharing the top 5 most surprising sports you can do during pregnancy.

When you consult the resources about what you can and can’t do during pregnancy, we guarantee you'll come across a lot of conflicting information from healthcare professionals, online forums and websites, and well-intending family and friends. And that can make things incredibly confusing. Were separating myths from facts when it comes to pregnancy exercise.

It’s international yoga week, mamas! To inspire you to get out there to try some yoga, we’re sharing everything you need to know about yoga during pregnancy and postpartum, plus our top 3 yoga poses you can do during pregnancy and postpartum.

We’re giving the low-down on whether it is safe to do cardio during pregnancy and postpartum. For most people, cardio is safe to do in all three trimesters of pregnancy and after you’ve had exercise clearance post-birth. Find out more.

We know it’s easy for workout schedules can get pushed aside, especially if you are spending the holidays away from home. That’s why we’re sharing this 10-minute, equipment-free full-body workout that you can do anywhere.

There are a lot of opinions about the safety of running during pregnancy, but our team of prenatal fitness experts is here to clear the air. We’re answering your top questions on running in pregnancy, how to do it safely, and when you should stop.

We all know that exercise is good for us, but exercise motivation isn’t always a guarantee. If you’re struggling to stay motivated on your exercise routine, that’s normal. We have 5 hacks that can help you reset your mindset and regain motivation to work out.

Well, we're doing it. We're calling out our top five exercises for pregnancy. Five moves that you can do anytime, anywhere with just your body weight. Five moves we'd recommend to every expecting mama, regardless of your fitness level or stage of pregnancy (yes, they're really that universal). And of course, they're all exercises that are specifically designed to support a growing bump and ease common pregnancy symptoms…

Laura Lucas is one of our amazing fitness and yoga experts who specializes in prenatal and postnatal classes. We picked her brain about why she loves yoga for pregnancy and new motherhood, what modifications should be considered at each stage, and snagged her top tips for getting started with yoga if you haven't already.

It's no secret that your body goes through some pretty major changes during pregnancy–and one of the biggest ones is a growing bump. And it's no secret that "the bump" becomes the center of your world: it's where you feel kicks, connect with your baby, and what stretches out your favorite tops. But that bump causes shifts in your center of gravity too, and yes: your body knows how to adjust, and it's incredibly resilient. But you might need to make some adjustments to ease the pregnancy waddle.

Do you need to stop exercising in your first trimester? The short answer is, no you shouldn't stop exercising, unless explicitly advised so by your doctor for pre-existing conditions or complications; and, Yes, you will want to make some modifications to your routine.