During pregnancy, women should
a. not exercise at all.
b. exercise for 15 minutes daily.
c. avoid very strenuous exercise.
d. take cool showers after exercise sessions.
C
During pregnancy, women should avoid very strenuous exercise. They may exercise moderately, especially if they were active before becoming pregnant. They do not need to exercise for any specific amount of time each day or take cool showers after exercise.
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