Exercise in pregnancy

If you're generally healthy and up to it, a light to moderate level of exercise should be fine. You can try prenatal yoga or simple exercises like brisk walking. My friend who was on bedrest in her last trimester did light arm and leg stretches. Avoid lifting heavy weights, as they can put too much stress on tendons and ligaments, which become more relaxed in the later stages of pregnancy. Whatever exercises you're doing, remember to slow down if you feel dizzy or lightheaded.