Contrary to popular perception moderate resistance exercise can relieve symptoms related to pregnancy such as back pain fatigue headache and nausea among others and improve sense of control says a new study. Traditionally swimming walking and other mild physical activities along with resistance exercise are often recommended for pregnant women. Read: 4 breathing exercises every pregnant woman should do Our findings suggest that moderate resistance exercise is suitable during pregnancy said researcher Karolina Petrov Fieril physical therapist who conducts research at Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The study conducted as part of Fieril's PhD thesis examined the effects