Exercise is good for the body in order to remain fit and healthy. It is good and advisable for pregnant women to exercise their body, as it will help them to maintain some form. It will also help in building up their immune system and strengthen them in preparation for delivery. All these would be possible because exercise makes the muscles properly developed. For those that have been exercising regularly before pregnancy, they can continue the process of exercising during pregnancy, but reduce the intensity.
When You Should Not Exercise When Pregnant
There are complications or issues involved in pregnancy where exercising may not be recommended. In such conditions, exercising might be harmful and hazardous. The conditions include:
You should consult your obstetrician or physician about the kind of exercise that will be suitable for you at each stage of your pregnancy.
The Kind of Exercise Suitable for Pregnant Woman
For pregnant women, you can take part in any exercise activity. But you should ensure to do them with ease and not to do them in excess and, hence, run the risk of losing your pregnancy. The kind of exercise activities recommended for pregnant women, which will be safe for them and keep them in good shape, including swimming, walking, indoor cycling, stretching exercise and yoga.
Also, there are special classes of aerobic exercise with instructors for pregnant women. You can register for these classes with a qualified instructor. It is also advised that pregnant women should engage in outdoor activities so they can be able to engage in activity that will enable them to stretch their limbs.
There might also be exercise classes for couples when they attend pre-natal care. This is very good for bonding in the period of pregnancy. Light jogging is also advised especially if the woman has been jogging before she became pregnant.
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Exercise You Should Avoid When Pregnant
There are some kinds of exercises that are not suitable for pregnant women as they may cause complications in the pregnancy. These exercises include:
When to Stop Exercising When Pregnant
There are some situations that may occur, and it will be advisable to stop exercising as soon as you have those feeling. While exercise is good for the body and the health of the baby, there are cases, especially when it is done in excess, that it will become an issue in safe delivery. It can also cause some serious complication during pregnancy.
Hence, it is advisable to stop any form of exercising when you experience any of the following:
How Soon to Start Exercising?
There is no particular time when one can start exercising when pregnant. Some people without any health conditions or complication start exercising right from the day they notice they are pregnant to when they deliver. It is usually less stressful for people that have been exercising regularly before they become pregnant. They will just have to change their routine slightly to meet up with the changes in their body.
Exercise activities are part of pre-natal care when you regularly go for checkup. They do commence as early as it is discovered that the woman is pregnant.
Importance of Exercise for Pregnant Woman
While exercise may not be recommended for all pregnant women due to some kind of complications, they are recommended as they have some beneficial effects on the safety of the mother and baby during delivery.
The following are some of the reasons why exercise is advisable for pregnant women:
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