Having an exercise or a fitness routine is important for everyone.
But when it comes to pregnant women, there are quite a few factors that you need to consider before starting your exercises.
If you are in good health, you can begin doing regular, easy exercises.
However, it’s always important to discuss whether or not to exercise and what types of exercise you can do with your healthcare provider (ob-gyn).
Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
There are quite a lot of benefits to exercising during pregnancy, Here are a few:
1. Stay Fit:
Staying fit and active throughout your pregnancy helps you a lot.
Gaining more weight during pregnancy isn’t considered both healthy and safe.
Exercise during pregnancy helps you stay fit and controls excessive weight gain.
2. Ease Labor:
Having an exercise routine in place helps you build more muscle which helps you with better endurance which in turn helps you with better pain management during labor.
3. Relieve Stress:
Stress during pregnancy is another common problem that most pregnant women undergo.
When you Exercise during pregnancy, helps you relieve stress and boosts your mental health.
As much as it is important to have good physical health during pregnancy, it is equally important to have good mental health too.
4. Relieve Aches:
Most pregnant women go through le pain and back pain during pregnancy which troubles them a lot.
But exercising consistently helps you relieve backaches and leg cramps during pregnancy.
When to avoid exercise during pregnancy?
Before you start with your exercises during pregnancy, please make sure to consult with your doctor. Start exercising only if your doctor says so.
There are a few cases in which you should avoid exercising during pregnancy, like:
1. Twins or triplets:
If you are having more than one baby in your womb, it is necessary for you to be extra cautious.
Your doctor may advise you not to do high-impact workouts.
2. Cervical Insufficiency:
Cervix is the top most part of your vagina and the opening to your uterus.
Some women experience this issue and the doctors advise them to not do any workouts or even high impact physical work at home.
3. Placenta previa:
When the placenta lies very low in the uterus, which means it is difficult for the baby to be born naturally or vaginally.
Doctors may ask you to refrain from working out if you go through placenta previa.
4. Inability:
Apart from physical issues, if your body isn’t supporting you to exercise during pregnancy, stop and consult your doctor.
Some women might not have the endurance to work out despite having a healthy pregnancy.
Conclusion:
As much as it is important to Exercise during pregnancy and stay healthy and fit during pregnancy, it is equally important to listen to your body.
If your body is not able to handle the exercise, stop it immediately and do not push your limits.
Consult with your doctor and see what you can and can’t do. Every woman, everybody, and every pregnancy is different.
If you feel any discomfort or pain while doing your Exercise during pregnancy, please feel free to have a consultation with your doctor and then proceed.
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