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.
This story is from the August 2024 edition of Women Fitness India.
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