| Exercise program has many emotional and social | | | | rapidly changing body and bolster your commitment to |
| benefits for pregnant women and new mothers. | | | | exercise because of the structure and community |
| Pregnancy fitness classes build a marvelous sense of | | | | spirit. Contrary to popular Indian belief, pregnancy is also |
| camaraderie and support. As your pregnancy | | | | a time to stay active, both mentally and physically and |
| progresses, it can be more fun, and safer, to go to | | | | a good way to do that is through prenatal exercise |
| lessons specifically for pregnant women. It can be | | | | classes. |
| very sociable and allow you to share experiences with | | | | Regular yoga practice during pregnancy can help to |
| others in similar circumstances. | | | | combat back and leg aches and lack of sleep. Yoga |
| | | | also makes you flexible, which is a great help during |
| During your prenatal stage you would have read | | | | labor. Prenatal yoga can be done between the 14th to |
| books about pregnancy and even attended pregnancy | | | | 32nd weeks of pregnancy, with the doctor's consent. |
| fitness classes. Your prenatal classes will emphasis on | | | | The most comfortable exercises are those that don't |
| keeping both the mother and baby strong and in good | | | | require your body to bear extra weight. Swimming and |
| health. Exercising during this period will combat fatigue, | | | | stationary cycling are good options. Walking and |
| tension and stress. Most importantly it will help the | | | | low-impact aerobics are usually well-tolerated. You and |
| mother prepare for one of the most important days of | | | | your doctor will need to decide what's best for you |
| her life! | | | | and your baby. |
| They help you keep your sense of humor about your | | | | Source: B4tea. |