Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy

A lot of pregnant women are anxious about doingexercising while you are pregnant. These
anything that may injury their baby, but exercise iscontraindications include intrauterine growth retardation,
suggested for uncomplicated pregnancy and this is apregnancy induced hypertension, incompetence cervix,
great idea to get a few exercises day-to-day.preterm labour (during previous pregnancy), vaginal
Moderate exercise is useful as it improves thebleeding, early contractions, and premature rupture of
mother's mental condition and offer health benefits forthe membranes.
the baby that include increasing oxygen flow to theWhat should to be careful about?o Drink enough
baby and lower risk of injury for both fetus andwater to prevent dehydration.o Avoid exercising at
mother on birth process. Some studies have shownextreme altitude or in hot, humid surroundings because
that exercise can reduce the length of labor, shortenyou may become overheated.o Avoid activities that
the recovery time, and even help with postpartummay increase the risk of falls or injury.o Avoid contact
weight management.sports or activities that rapidly change the centre of
The kinds of exercise that pregnant women can dogravity.o Avoid long time period of standing.o Use good
areo Aerobic exercises such as walking andexercise shoes to support the back and ankles.
swimming: These kinds of exercises can help toPrior to beginning any exercise program, you should
increase the heart rate and oxygen pumping for thetalk about their plans with your doctor and make
mother and baby.o Pelvic floor exercises (Kegelregular appointments with your health care provider.
exercises): These kinds of exercises are importantWhat problems should you tell your doctor about?o
because they can lower risk of perineum tear duringSevere headacheo Dizzinesso Shortness of breatho
birth process and help your pelvic floor muscles toDim or blurry visiono Contractions that go on more
strengthen, because these muscles tend to bethan 30 minutes.o Palpitation and chest paino Sudden
loosening after birth. All the pregnant women should toor severe vaginal or abdominal paino Blood or fluid
do these exercises for a few minutes everyday.ocoming from the vaginao Decreased movement of
Flexibility exercise such as yoga that's the effectivethe fetuso Muscle weaknesso Calf pain or swelling
way to improve the flexibility. This kind of exercise isPregnant women who exercise appear to get better
very popular in pregnant women. However, not allself-esteem and decreased risk of depression and
Yoga are safe for pregnant women. You should lookanxiety.
for a prenatal Yoga class that's tailored to pregnancyLastly, enough rest and sleep are as well necessary
women.and contribute to desirable maternity health.
There are some recognized contraindications for