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Aim The aim of the present research was to study the Knowledge, Attitude and Belief of Gynaecologist, Practicing Physiotherapist and Other Medical Practitioners of Jalgaon district about exercises during pregnancy. Introduction Pregnancy is the period of dynamic physiological changes for mother. Exercise plays an important role for the development of the baby and mother. Recent study shows that exercise during pregnancy is safe for both mother and the foetus5.Thoughbenefits of exercises during pregnancy are already proven, many pregnant females are still afraid of doing exercises because of inadequate guidance that is being provided to them during their pregnancy period. Hence the survey was carried out to study the knowledge, attitude and belief of Gynaecologist, Medical practitioners, Physiotherapist and Other health care professionals of Jalgaon district about exercises during pregnancy. Material and Method 165 Gynaecologist,Medical practitioners, practicing Physiotherapist and Other health professionals were included in this study as per the convenient sampling method. A self-made questionnaire was distributed among the willing participants. Data was analysed statistically & results were found out. Results Demographic data was analysed. Then all the questions of the questionnaire were divided into 3 broad components (knowledge, attitude & belief) & they were assessed for the responses. Statistical analysis was done for all the questions of the questionnaire. Conclusion This study concludes that the medical practitioners, gynecologists, physiotherapist and other health care professionals of Jalgaon district are apprised of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. They also believe in suggesting the exercise program for their pregnant patients. But there is a dearth in the attitude towards recommending the patients to physiotherapist for specific exercise prescription for every patient.