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Babies born to these mothers were less likely to be oversized than those born to the non-exercisers. Moreover, limiting the mothers’ weight gain could help them retain fewer pounds after pregnancy and reduce their risk of Type II diabetes and other weight-related health problems, Artal said.

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Obstacle Frequent peeing
Solutions A gym workout means you’ll be close to a bathroom, and if you’re taking a class, tell your instructor you’re pregnant so she’ll understand your frequent departures. If you prefer walking in the fresh air, plan your route in a neighborhood that has a coffee house or restaurant on every block, or locate the bathroom at a local park and do laps in the vicinity. For trail hiking, bring along toilet tissue—and make sure you’re still able to squat.

Late in pregnancy, as your baby moves deeper into your pelvis, you may leak urine when you work out. “Wear a pad so if you drip a little, you’ll be protected,” says Hoff.

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In the study, Kaiser researchers did not look at whether any of the women had prenatal diabetes care or how the babies fared after birth. They also could not determine the type of diabetes the women had.

Type 2, which is linked to obesity, occurs when the body makes too little insulin or cannot use what it does produce. Type 1 occurs when the body doesn’t produce insulin.

Results of the study were published online Monday in the journal Diabetes Care, a publication of American Diabetes Association, which funded the research.