Everyone knows that exercise is good for health. Exercise during pregnancy can have additional benefits. Generally, exercise should be light, especially during the first weeks of pregnancy, while the body adapts to the changes. Heavy exercise can divert blood flow from crucial areas and most women that exercise regularly should tone down their workouts during pregnancy.
Walking, swimming and yoga are two popular exercise activities suitable for pregnant women. Other forms of exercises like weight lifting are okay too long as it is not too strenuous. Most experts recommend exercising 3-4 times a week, unless a medical condition prevents it. If in doubt, always consult a physician first. Below are some of the main reasons to exercise during pregnancy.
1. exercise can reduce the length of labor and reduce recovery times. Proper exercise routines will increase stamina needed for delivery.
2. improve emotional health - exercise lowers stress and improves emotional health and can make it easier for the new mother to get through the experience of pregnancy.
3. exercise can help with weight management after the child is born. A common concern with most mothers is losing weight after pregnancy. Exercise during pregnancy can make you lose weight after delivery.
4. Exercise is good for your unborn baby. By keeping your body healthy, you are also helping your baby.
5. under the pregnancy side effects - Symptoms like headaches, fatigue, bloating and constipation are common in pregnant women. Exercise is proven to reduce the appearance of these symptoms.
6. reduce the risk of premature birth - exercise has been shown in studies to reduce the risk of premature birth by 50%.
Be sure to drink plenty of fluids before exercising, have a nutritious diet and avoid over exertion. Also, listen to your body - if you start feeling sick or nauseous, then you should stop and rest.
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