?If you are not a gym-goer, then it?s not imperative for you to enrol for special classes at the time of pregnancy,? advises Preetom Mukherjee Roy. Just do your job and stay fit.

Walking is a good option. Take long walks, if possible twice a day.

Kegel exercises, yoga and Pilates are recommended.

Free-hand exercises like side-bending, arm lift, rotation of ankles, neck rotation, etc. can be done at home.

Read the latest pregna- ncy guides for more tips.

Make sure you get enough rest. This is more important for those who have an outside job to keep. Get enough sleep but be on the move.

Don?t give up your usual share of domestic work. You can still dry clothes, iron, cook and clean. But don?t lift heavy weights. And wear comfortable shoes or sandals.

Rapid weight loss in one or two months after pregnancy, like Madonna for instance, is unrealistic. Celebrities are able to do so because they have tons of help, money and personal trainers. Please do not compare yourself with magazine pictures of celebrity new moms.