Exercise During Pregnancy

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Everyone knows that exercise is very good for yourhealth. During pregnancy, exercise can have many other benefits as well. Normally, exercise should be light, especially during your first few weeks of pregnancy while your body adjusts to the changes.

Any type of heavy exercise can divert the bloodflow from crucial areas, and most women that exerciseon a regular basis should tone down their workoutregimen during pregnancy.

Swimming, walking, and yoga are two very popular exercise activities that are suitable for pregnant women. There are other forms of exercise such asweight lifting that are acceptable as long as itisn't too strenuous. Most specialists recommendexercise 3 - 4 times a week, unless you have amedical condition that prevents it. If you are everin doubt, you should consult a physician first.

Below, you'll find some of the best reasons as to why you should exercise during pregnancy.

1) Exercise can help to reduce the length of labor and recovery time. The right exercise routines will also increase stamina that is needed for delivery.

2) Improved mental health. Exercise canlower stress and improve your emotional health, making it easier for you to get through the new experience of becoming a mother.

3) Exercise can also help with weightmanagement after the child has been born. A common concern with most mothers is the weight they loseafter pregnancy. During pregnancy, exercise canmake post partum weight loss easier.

4) Exercise is very good for your unbornbaby. By keeping your body healthy, you are also looking out for your baby as well.

5) Exercise can help reduce the side effects of pregnancy. Symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, swelling, and constipation are all common with pregnant women. Studies have shown exercise to reduce the occurrence of these symptoms.

6) Exercise can also decrease the risk of premature birth. Exercise has been proven todecrease the risk of premature birth by at least 50%. You should always make sure that you drink plenty of fluids before you exercise, follow a nutritious diet, and avoid over exertion. You should also listen to your body, and if you start feeling sick you should immediately stop and rest.

If you exercise during your pregnancy, you'll find it a lot easier to deliver when the time comes. Exercise will help your body strengthen up, whichwill make it very easy on you when you go intothe delivery room. Women who don't exercise findit much harder when the time comes to give birth.

Exercising during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and for your unbornbaby. Your baby will reap some of the benefits,which is reason enough to exercise. Always be safe when you exercise, and don't hesitate to aska doctor for advice if you have any questions at all. As long as you exercise safe and use good common sense, you'll do a world of good for your pregnancy.