Working out with weights or resistance exercises while pregnant may help lower the chances of developing high blood pressure, diabetes during pregnancy, mood problems, and needing a C-section.

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Resistance training in pregnancy: systematic review and meta-analysis of pregnancy, delivery, fetal and pelvic floor outcomes and call to action

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2025 Jul 31

This study found that pregnant women who did strength training were less likely to get high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, or need a C-section compared to those who didn't. So yes, lifting weights while pregnant seems to help.

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