5 EASY PRENATAL EXERCISES TO MAKE YOUR DELIVERY EASIER

Women are stressed to follow a healthy and nutritious diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

But, in some parts of the world little emphasis is put on exercise and physical activity of pregnant women.

Being active and performing certain exercises during the period of pregnancy can make the delivery easier.

Benefits of

Prenatal Exercises:

• It makes the pelvic muscles strong

• Improves metabolism

• Helps in post-delivery recovery Easier labor contractions

• Blood pressure control

• Shorter delivery time

Kegel Exercise

How Does It Work: This exercise strengthens the pelvic floor and muscles, which is under stress due to the increased size of the uterus.

Instructions

• Get into a comfortable position like standing, lying down or sitting, whatever suits you the best.

• Focus on the pelvic muscles and not on the muscles of the thighs, abdomen or buttocks.

• Contract and pull in the muscles around the vagina and back passage at the same time.

• Hold them strong and tight for 5-7 seconds.