Can women perform strength training exercises during their pregnancy? You should check with your personal obstetrician first, before seeking general advise. But generally speaking, as long as you are not putting undue stress on yourself and the baby and are not performing exercises that could potentially harm the baby, then there would be no problem with strength training, particularly during the first trimester of your pregnancy. Strength training is always a good thing, as it helps to keep the blood circulating, and it helps to keep your muscles toned and fit, which are both essential to the well-being of the mother during the pregnancy as well as after the delivery.  Go to Flex Belt Review for more information.