{"id":222,"date":"2011-02-06T14:27:53","date_gmt":"2011-02-06T18:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pregnanthealth.com\/"},"modified":"2024-02-11T11:52:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T15:52:49","slug":"exercise-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pregnanthealth.com\/exercise-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise during Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"During a woman’s nine months of pregnancy, her caregiver will probably advise her to eat right and exercise.\u00a0 However, many women shrug off this advice because staying fit and eating right is a health recommendation for everyone.\u00a0 Is exercise during pregnancy really necessary, or is it something that can be neglected?\u00a0 The truth is, prenatal fitness and exercise have so many important benefits that all pregnant women should get active as soon as they are cleared by their doctor.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Women will feel better in general<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the biggest reasons that pregnant women<\/a> should exercise is because it influences their general well-being.\u00a0 Common pregnancy<\/a> woes are frequently alleviated when women become active, even if they are only doing mild exercises.\u00a0 Backaches, a pregnancy symptom<\/a> that usually gets worse as the pregnancy progresses, are one of the first things that women are relieved of when they begin a fitness routine.\u00a0 The gentle strengthening and toning of leg, butt, and back muscles during physical activity helps improve a pregnant woman’s<\/a> posture and less strain is placed on the back.\u00a0 Many expecting mothers<\/a> also report that constipation is reduced when they partake in regular exercise.\u00a0 Increased blood flow throughout the body during muscular and physical stimulation helps the intestines to function properly and can reduce the irritating symptoms of constipation that many women experience beginning in the first trimester<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Exercise affects labor<\/strong><\/p>\n

For most women, the most feared aspect of pregnancy is the delivery.\u00a0 However, research has proved that prenatal exercise affects the level of pain experienced during labor. Studies have confirmed that women who exercise regularly prior to delivery experience a lower perception of pain than women who do not exercise during pregnancy.\u00a0 The heart and muscles are strengthened during exercise, which makes them more efficient and able to cope with the demands of childbirth.\u00a0 Regular physical activity can also increase a woman’s endurance, which is something she’ll need in the event of a long labor.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Controls weight gain during pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Weight gain is an essential element of a healthy pregnancy<\/a>.\u00a0 However, expecting mothers need to find the balance between gaining too much weight<\/a> and not gaining enough weight.\u00a0 Regular, moderate exercise is a great way to regulate weight gain<\/a> without counting calories.\u00a0 Simply taking a 30 minute walk around the block every evening will help the body burn excess calories and prevent moms from piling on the pounds.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Helps a woman’s body bounce back after delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n

If an expecting mother enters labor in a physically fit state, she will typically recover from the delivery faster than others.\u00a0 Not only will her energy level return sooner, but her body will also return to it’s pre-pregnancy state faster than her non-exercising counterparts.\u00a0 Even mothers who undergo a cesarean section, a major surgery, will recuperate faster if they are physically fit.<\/p>\n

Years ago, pregnant women<\/a> were encouraged to rest, prop up their feet, and take it easy during their nine months of pregnancy.\u00a0 While it is still important to get adequate rest, nearly all doctors today advise pregnant women to get active.\u00a0 Even moms who were not active prior to pregnancy are encouraged to start a light workout routine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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