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Sport during pregnancy: risk for the child?

Many types of sport are easily practicable for pregnant women.(Bild: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS/stock.adobe.com)

Exercise is good for you - even during pregnancy. But which types of sport are suitable and what should expectant mothers look out for? There are many uncertainties between myth and reality. Sports scientist Philipp Bör explains which activities are safe and when caution is advised.

Pregnancy is a time of change - both physically and emotionally. Many women ask themselves whether they can continue doing sport or whether they should take it easy. "Sport during pregnancy is not only permitted, but even recommended. However, it depends on the right intensity and choice of sport," says sports scientist and personal trainer Philipp Bör.