06/10/2026
Have you ever been told to take it easy during pregnancy and avoid too much activity? New research published in JAMA suggests that spending too much time sitting during pregnancy may increase the risk of complications, while even light daily activity could offer important health benefits. Discover why experts are rethinking old advice about rest and movement during pregnancy.
In the old days, expecting mothers were encouraged to take it easy as much as possible.But that advice had it completely backward, a new study says.There are higher odds of pregnancy complications for women who spend more time sitting, compared to those who include even light activi...