Exercise During Pregnancy
by Beverley Brooke
One of the best things you can do for yourself and your unborn
child during pregnancy is exercise. There are numerous studies
that show that women who exercise during pregnancy are more
likely to have easy labor and deliveries and faster recoveries.
Before you start any exercise program during pregnancy it is
essential that you consult with your healthcare provider. For
some women it may be more dangerous than beneficial to exercise
during pregnancy.
Once you get the go ahead from your doctor, you can embark on an
exercise program that is suitable to your stage in pregnancy.
Here are just a few of the benefits associated with exercise
during pregnancy:
- Exercise helps combat fatigue.
- Exercise helps minimize back pain because it helps strengthen
back muscles.
- Exercise can help promote a smaller amount of fat gain during
pregnancy.
- Exercise provides an exceptional form of stress relief.
- Women who exercising during pregnancy are less likely to
experience difficult labors.
- Women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to return to
their pre-pregnancy weight faster and recover more quickly after
delivery.
There are some forms of activity that are better than others during
pregnancy. Certain exercises can help promote physical fitness and
are less likely to result in injury. Among the best exercises for
pregnant moms include:
- Walking
- Swimming
- Stretching
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Dancing
- Stationary Cycling
- Low Impact Prenatal Aerobics
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