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Can Intense Exercise in Early Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Daniel Bradley

Many pregnant woman are afraid of engaging in physical activity due to the health and well-being of their child.

Daniel Bradley is a health, fitness, sport and nutrition expert in Philadelphia, Pa. He began writing professionally in 2007 and has contributed to the Mid-Atlantic American College of Sports Medicine Chapter's Research Panel. Bradley is a certified ACSM Health Fitness Specialist and an outdoor fitness instructor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in exercise science with a physical therapy concentration from West Chester University.