Pregnancy and exercise allowed?

Hi all, my mother and MIL don’t allow me to exercise at all. Said it’s dangerous for baby. Used to be very active (6 times a week intensive exercise) pre-pregnancy but now I feel so useless and unfit. How to convince them to let me exercise?

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Will it help if you get clearance from your gynae on your intended exercise regime, then explain to them? They might be worried about the type of exercise you intend to do, and how vigorous it is. If the gynae clears you, you can explain to them that it is manageable for you. Can also use the doc's words to convince them that its not good to stop all forms of exercise too.

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