little to no exercise during pregnancy, issues?

[97Josielynn14]

Was told that if you workout while being pregnant it help the baby's brain development making them smarter. I hardly have time to work out. Having a full time job (desk job)
I get up at 6 am and get off work at 530pm. By the time I get home its 6 and I make dinner. Leaving me enough time to help my daughter with her homework in which I go to bed at 9.
What does this mean for my baby?
I am active on weekends and of course on some nights when I get free. I walk and make sure I get enough water in.

Please be nice.

[aaharmony]

I've never heard that. I only heard that if you exercise during your pregnancy you have an easier labor/delivery and that it's easier to get the weight off after. I think if you're taking your prenatals you'll be fine. Baby needs the folic acid for brain development.
Don't worry too much. Just do the best you can.

[GeekMom1213]

Take a walk on your lunch break, too. Even just a few times a week. It's really good for you. There are lots of chair exercises/ stretches that you can do without leaving your desk, without even really stopping what you're doing. Little changes to your routine can make a big difference! Getting your blood flowing, raising your heart rate even just a little bit, will help your baby out and help you too. Good luck!