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Intense Exercise During Pregnancy: How Much Is Too Much?

If you are an athlete or have an active lifestyle, you may have wondered: ‘Should my exercise routine change during pregnancy and breastfeeding?’ As a former division 1 athlete, I sure have. You may have seen the news about athletes who compete at the highest level during or shortly after pregnancy. Serena Williams won the Australian Open while 8 weeks pregnant. Alysia Montano ran the 800-meter race at a national meet in her third trimester. Allyson Felix won a gold medal at the World …

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