Mumbai, May 11: Actress Karishma Tanna, who is preparing to welcome her first child, has shared an inspiring message for expecting mothers, highlighting the importance of walking during pregnancy.

Karishma posted a video from the gym where she was seen walking on a treadmill, calling pregnancy “beautiful yet challenging.” She reminded mothers-to-be to stay gentle with themselves but to avoid completely stopping physical activity. “One thing that genuinely helps me during pregnancy is walking. Even a simple daily walk makes such a difference physically and mentally,” she said.

The actress explained that pregnancy brings real changes to the body, including tiredness and discomfort, which makes movement essential. “Like even 20-30 minutes of daily walking will help you with swelling, stiffness, mood swings, sleep, digestion and honestly it just makes you feel better,” she added.

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Karishma emphasized that the laughter and curiosity of her children in the future would be her true souvenirs, underscoring the importance of cherishing small moments. She urged women to stay active, strong, and connected to their bodies, while being kind to themselves. “So all the preggo women watching this, please please be gentle to yourself. But don’t completely stop moving. Your body will thank you later. And I will thank you later. Lots of love,” she said in her video.

In her caption, she wrote: “Hey preggos !!! let’s do this.”

Karishma, a fitness enthusiast, married Mumbai-based real estate businessman Varun Bangera in 2022 after dating since 2021. In April 2026, the couple announced they were expecting their first child, sharing a collaborative post with pregnancy photoshoot pictures. The caption read: “A little Miracle, Our greatest gift - August 2026.”

On the professional front, Karishma has showcased her acting talent in popular television shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Naagin 3, and Qayamat Ki Raat. She has also appeared in Bollywood films including Grand Masti, Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, and Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari. More recently, she earned acclaim for her OTT projects Hush Hush and Scoop, directed by Hansal Mehta.

Her latest message reflects her commitment to fitness and wellness, inspiring mothers-to-be to embrace gentle movement and prioritize self-care during pregnancy.