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Is doing extreme ab workouts or just general ab work outs during the first week of pregnancy okay?

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Pregnancy: It seems that extreme ab workouts may be too much at this juncture in time. If you desire this pregnancy, be cautious with activity for now.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 8/13/2014

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