exercise to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles improve your balance and help speed your recovery after delivery. have sex unless you have a high-risk pregnancy and your doctor has advised you against it. especially in later pregnancy though avoid lying flat on your back during sex. clean house. just be sure the room is well ventilated read warning labels and avoid mixing chemicals (like ammonia and bleach). travel by airplane at the right times. the american college of obstetricians and gynecologists says that the second trimester is the safest time for air travel when you're at the lowest risk of miscarriage or premature labor. acog recommends that pregnant women stop flying at 36 weeks gestation. see your dentist. preventive cleanings and annual exams are a very good idea during pregnancy since gum infections have been associated with preterm births.
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