Pregnancy And Exercise Types

With so many hormonal changes, mood swings, bone and muscle transformations, weight gain, and what not, pregnancy is a roller coaster ride for women. And your ride might be even bumpier than your friend’s because pregnancy often means a different set of experiences for each woman.

- Steve Mululu

Ask any woman, and they will tell you that no pregnancy is the same. They all come with different set of challenges. New levels new devils kind-a experience. But contrary to popular belief, keeping active and fit helps the mother and the baby immensely, much more than seeking maximum ‘rest’ during pregnancy does. More and more obstetricians and gynaecologists are urging expecting moms to indulge in some form of exercise or the other. Exercise and movement is the natural mood pacifier.

Exercise Helps Both the Mother and The Foetus

Exercise alleviates a lot of health risks like gestational diabetes—the diabetes that affects you during the late phase of pregnancy—and prepares you for a safe delivery and the baby for a smooth early life. Exercise during pregnancy is known to reduce the rate of cesarean and instrumental deliveries. And yes, as a bonus, it also helps fight weight gain during those nine months.

Safe Exercises For Moms-To Be

During pregnancy, a lot of your regular exercises may not get the nod of approval from your OB/GYN. These include running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, kickboxing, and aerobics. Here are some low-impact exercise options you can discuss with your doctor.

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