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• Prepares the body for labour and faster recovery Regular exercise improves stamina, muscle strength, and flexibility, helping make labour easier and supporting quicker postpartum recovery. • Relieves back and pelvic pain Strengthening muscles and improving posture helps reduce common pregnancy discomforts, especially in the lower back and pelvic region. • Boosts mental health Physical activity helps reduce stress, anxiety, and mood swings, and can lower the risk of prenatal depression. • Lowers the risk of gestational diabetes Exercise helps regulate blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity during pregnancy. • Reduces the risk of urinary incontinence Pelvic floor exercises (like Kegels) strengthen muscles that control the bladder, helping prevent leakage.