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Stage has posted saying she has gained about 18 pounds during her pregnancy so far. Ashton said this is considered normal and healthy.
Women should gain between 20 and 40 pounds throughout their pregnancy, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She will probably gain about half a pound a week from here on in so her bump will, no doubt, grow larger in the coming weeks, Ashton said.
Ashton is also supportive of Stage’s regular exercise routine, which the model blogs and posts about frequently. Stage has said she has modified her workouts for pregnancy and is careful not to push her heart rate up too high during cardio sessions.
“Pregnancy is an incredible physical feat and labor and delivery are athletic events so training for them isn’t such a bad idea,” Ashton said. “Having stamina, strength and muscle tone are good for both mom and baby.”
Besides, pregnancy is not a disease, Ashton stated. And whatever Stage chooses to do during her pregnancy is between her and her doctor, she added.
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“We should also stop being so judgmental about everything pregnant women do. Most are trying to do what’s best for their fetus and for themselves under medical guidance,” Ashton said.
Besides her busy social media feeds, Stage has been blogging about her maternity journey on her website. She has also designed a line of maternity clothes for the retail site Want My Look.
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