The Importance of Pregnancy Fitness During All Trimesters

February 14 19:36 2019

Exercise during pregnancy can ease the physical discomforts that come with being enceinte. When the blessed day arrives having kept yourself fit can make for an easier delivery. Consult your OBGYN before beginning any exercise program. 

Benefits of Exercising While Pregnant 

Exercise can mitigate the back pain caused by being parturient. Working out can also minimize bloating and constipation. Exercise can be a factor in preventing or controlling gestational diabetes. 

A pregnancy exercise program should focus on core muscles like the transverse abdominis. Among its functions, the TA supports the lower back improving posture. Good posture can equal less back pain. Staying fit can also improve sleep. For a more complete explanation of the benefits of exercise while expecting you can check here

How Much Exercise 

The type of workout you choose will be dictated by your fitness level before becoming expectant. As a general rule, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends a half hour of daily exercise. Ideally, you will work out every day, but should at least work out a few days a week. Time spent on house or yard work can be counted as work out time. 

Prenatal Yoga 

One exercise option is a low impact fitness program specifically designed for pregnant women; prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga offers all the benefits of exercise listed above and a few more. There is evidence that PY can reduce the complications of hypertension. 

For a mother to be a strong support network is important. A prenatal yoga class is a support group of sorts because participants can interact with others who know what they are going through. On the subject of support, you may be able to find pregnancy help online from various websites. 

Exercise Options 

Another good low impact workout is swimming and water aerobics. Buoyancy enables you to move more freely. Swimming is easier on your joints and ligaments that have been loosened by pregnancy hormones. Being in the water helps with nausea, swollen ankles, and lower back pain. No scuba or deep-sea diving. Your baby’s body is not designed to handle the pressure exerted by deep water. 

The only expenditure walking requires is purchasing a good pair of shoes. It is also a fitness regimen you can follow right up to delivery, as a site like Our Fit Family Life notes. Walking positively affects your and the baby’s weight making for a smoother delivery. 

Running is alright while enceinte provided you were a runner before becoming pregnant. Just stay on level surfaces. Remember those loosened joints and ligaments that were just mentioned? Those joints and ligaments are more susceptible to injury so don’t overdo the running. 

Exercise during pregnancy benefits mother and baby alike. A woman should always consult her OBGYN to determine what if any exercise program is safe. Prenatal Yoga and swimming are effective low impact workouts. Running during pregnancy is OK, but don’t push too hard.

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