Exercise during Pregnancy

Exercise during Pregnancy
By: Andres Carvajal
Edited By: Stephanie Dawson

If you are used to working out before you become pregnant recommendations are to keep doing it if your pregnancy is healthy and without complications. It is recommend you consult your doctor or specialist to see what type of exercises you can do, or if you can do the same exercises as before. If you were not physically active before becoming pregnant you should ask your doctor for some exercises for beginners.

Benefits:

• It helps control blood pressure and protecting against diabetes, it can be used as an alternative treatment that would diminish or even suppress the use of insulin shots.

• It has been shown that exercise shortens the post-labor hospitalization time and reduces the risk of a cesarean intervention.

• In a recent study it has been shown that the infant hearts of moms who exercised are healthier than the hearts of less physical moms.

• Weight Control

• Prevents osteoporosis

• Increases muscle strength, flexibility, and endurance

• Increases energy

• Improved oxygenations

• Helps avoid varicose veins and improves circulation

• Improves digestion and reduces constipation

• It helps in getting back to your optimal shape

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