There are a lot of people who have been keeping a flat tummy all their life and enjoy a slim profile. But in times of pregnancy, your body figure can drastically change. How can you prevent the pregnant tummy look after giving birth? Is it safe to exercise even with a pregnant tummy? Pregnancy is a very sensitive stage in a woman's life, it is important to consult your doctor frequently and ask them if you can do a certain exercise and until what stage of your pregnancy you can do so. Moderate and light exercise can actually be good for your pregnant belly. Exercise can help you go through labor fit and healthy. Women are concerned about their figure when they become pregnant. If you are used to looking fit all your life, you can still look fab even with a pregnant tummy. The good news, you can still maintain your abs while keeping your baby safe! Here are some of the pregnant tummy exercises that you can do.

• You can go to your nearest gym and ask your trainer about how you can use an exercise ball with a pregnant tummy. Hollywood celebrity moms like J Lo is fond of this type of exercise.
• You can grab a belly dancing DVD from the mall or buy one from the Internet. You can also join a gym class on belly dancing. This is a very light exercise that can help you maintain your abs without doing any harm to your baby.
• You can do light abdominal crunches but only during the first trimester of your pregnancy. Abdominal crunches can be dangerous to your baby past this stage because it can restrict your baby's oxygen supply.
• Pick an abdominal exercise that reduces pressure on your back. Do not lie flat on the floor. You can do an abdominal exercise while kneeling on your knees and using your elbows for support, like the rocking back arch.
• Cardiovascular exercises, like breathing exercises, can also do you good. Relax your forearms and knees. Inhale then push the air as far back in your stomach is. Doing so would pull your belly button back. Exhale then release your muscles abs.

You can do abs exercises with caution during the first trimester of pregnancy. After the first trimester, it is important to consult your doctor before engaging in any form of exercise.