Is the general advice for pregnant women to keep exercise “gentle and low impact” (i.e. walking, swimming, pre-natal pilates, pre-natal yoga) correct? This is very safe advice and absolutely appropriate for those who have never exercised before getting pregnant. However, if you’re used to exercising 5-6 times per week at high intensity, or for long durations or lifting heavy weights, being told to suddenly stop doing what you really enjoy, or need to do for maintenance of yo