5 Reasons Why You Should Exercise During Pregnancy

Executive Summary about Pregnancy Exercise by Daniel Thompson

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During pregnancy your body experiences dramatic physiological changes that require a carefully designed exercise program. But why should you exercise during pregnancy?

Reason 1: Women who exercise have shorter and easier births at the ‘pushing stage’

Reason 2: Women who exercise reportedly feel more positive and have more energy after the birth. Are you ready to have the healthiest pregnancy possible?

Reason 3: A strong pelvic floor can assist your birth

Reason 4: You can benefit from exercising even if you are new to starting a exercise program or if you have exercised very little prior to becoming pregnant.

Reason 5: After birth, the babies of women who exercised were slightly leaner than those who did not

In addition babies born of women who exercise do not differ in their organ size or bone lengths. Studies of the babies (born to women who exercised during their pregnancies) at 1 and five years of age showed at one year of age exercisers babies scored higher on standardised intelligence tests than children of mothers who did not exercise.

Safe Exercises During Pregnancy

Executive Summary about Pregnancy Exercise by Munyaradzi Chinongoza

Whether you are a fitness fanatic or have never exercised regularly, safe exercise during pregnancy is recommended to improve the health of you and your baby.The benefits of exercise during pregnancy include increased body awareness, enhanced endurance and improved posture.

Exercise has been shown to lower your risk of developing gestational diabetes and to reduce the physical discomfort associated with pregnancy. Aim for a combination of aerobic cardiovascular exercises, strength and flexibility exercises.

A few guidelines exist for exercising when pregnant. It is important to exercise at a comfortable intensity and not to undertaken anaerobic exercise. Exercise wearing light, comfortable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Several medical and obstetric conditions may mean that you need to modify or stop your safe exercises during pregnancy program. These conditions include pregnancy induced hypertension (high blood pressure), ruptured membranes or an incompetent cervix. If you have a multiple pregnancy, you will need to speak to your doctor about your special exercise needs.

Check out our other guide on stages of pregnancy

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