There are many benefits to exercising during pregnancy

When you see celebrities and hot moms showing off their exercise during pregnancy, are you envious? Growing a baby without gaining weight has become the pursuit of all pregnant mothers! Although exercise can indeed help pregnant women maintain a certain figure, exercise during pregnancy is very particular! In this article we discuss about the benefits of exercising during pregnancy.

1. What exercises can pregnant women do?

Walk

Walking is the easiest exercise that can be done throughout pregnancy. For pregnant mothers, walking is not prone to injury. You only need a pair of suitable sports shoes and do not need any equipment to walk in a safe area.

Swim

Researchers believe that swimming is the best and safest exercise for pregnant women during pregnancy. The buoyancy of water can help pregnant women reduce their own weight without the cumbersome feeling of daily life. At the same time, swimming can exercise the strength of hands and legs, improve cardiopulmonary function, and has great benefits for cardiovascular health.

Low-impact aerobics, yoga

It is best to practice aerobics and yoga under the guidance of a professional coach. Aerobics can allow pregnant mothers to stretch their bodies better and get some exercise. It is also beneficial for quickly recovering their figure after childbirth.

Lifting dumbbells

Lifting dumbbells can indirectly exercise the abdominal muscles, which is beneficial for childbirth. However, the dumbbells you choose should not be too heavy, and you should do it according to your ability.

Tips:

If you are a pregnant mother who has a habit of exercising and want to continue to exercise, you can consult a health care doctor and do it under professional guidance. As long as you take the necessary protective measures and do it within your ability.

2. This type of pregnant woman is not suitable for exercise

Pregnant women who have had a history of spontaneous abortion or threatened abortion should not exercise;

Pregnant women with heart disease, high blood pressure, urinary system diseases, or uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, epilepsy, or restrictive lung disease should not exercise; pregnant women with twins or multiple births should not exercise casually;

If pregnant women have abnormal pregnancy, such as cervical insufficiency, vaginal bleeding, placenta previa , premature rupture of membranes, decreased fetal movement, etc., they need to rest and should not exercise;

Pregnant women are not suitable for exercise if they have abnormal physical conditions such as shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, calf edema, muscle weakness, severe anemia, etc.