What physical activities should I avoid during pregnancy?

What physical activities should I avoid
during pregnancy?
For your health and safety, and for the health of your
baby, there are certain physical activities that you
should not do while you are pregnant . Some are listed
below . Talk to your health care provider about other
physical activities that you should avoid during your
pregnancy .
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Avoid being active outside during hot weather .
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Avoid steam rooms, hot tubs, and saunas .
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Avoid physical activities, such as certain yoga
poses, that call for you to lie flat on your back after
20 weeks of pregnancy .
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Avoid contact sports, such as football and boxing,
and other activities that might injure you, such as
horseback riding .
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Avoid activities that make you jump or change
directions quickly, such as tennis or basketball .
During pregnancy, your joints loosen and you
are more likely to hurt yourself when doing these
activities .
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Avoid activities that can result in a fall, such as
in-line skating or downhill skiing