Professor Margie Davenport, an expert on exercise and pregnancy, discusses the beneficial effects of exercise before and during pregnancy on both the mother and the fetus/offspring. Topics include exercise intensity during pregnancy, fetal heart rate during exercise, contraindications, effects on placenta blood flow and the fetus, reduced pre-eclampsia, exercise during pregnancy for elite athletes, and exercise timing and recommendations. The importance of research, debunking myths, and consulting healthcare providers is emphasized.