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Exercising during pregnancy

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You probably know that exercising regularly is a very good habit that you can build. It offers you many physical and mental health benefits which will last long. But, is it the same for pregnant women? Is there any risk involved in exercising while being pregnant?

If you are a woman who exercises during pregnancy, it will not increase the risk of preterm birth in your case. It is also likely that you are going to avoid a C-section compared to women who do not exercise.

A recent scientific study done on pregnant women with healthy weight found that exercising regularly can also benefit pregnant women. The study found that 22% of pregnant women who were not active had a C-section but less than 18% of active women did. This means regular physical exercise and activity reduce the number of women who needed to go for a C section. Only 2.4% of active women had gestational diabetes but 6% of inactive women didn't have this problem. The study also found that less than 2% of active women had high BP problems but more than 5% of inactive women did have those blood pressure issues.

The exercise routine

According to the study moderate aerobic exercise for 35 to 90 minutes The exercise routine

According to the study, moderate aerobic exercise for 35 to 90 minutes 3 to 4 times every week is beneficial for you. If you have normal weight, it can help you to have a single tone pregnancy and and and completed gestation.

You can talk to experts about how to go for exercising during You can talk to experts about how to go for exercising during all three trimesters. If you are not working out before pregnancy, then you need to take it slowly. 

If you want to start an exercise program when you're pregnant, you need to take it easy. Do not go to the point of recklessness. You and your baby both need oxygen and that is why your heart rate should not go very high. 

Simple exercises are always better for you. You can start walking, gentle swimming, gentle biking, and other such exercises. But you should not go for race swimming, race biking, or heavy aerobic activity. 

You can go for pregnancy prenatal yoga classes because they are slow and rhythmic and they will help you to improve your breathing as well. Whether you are a first-time mom or an old pro, yoga can help you. There are big cakes, restless nights, poop troubles and cankles and yoga can help you to take care of all these. You just need 30 minutes of regular yoga on most days of the week and that will help you to stay healthy and provide you with the resilience to fight the issues associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Calming yoga poses are good for you when you want to come down. However, this is not the time to get adventurous with your workout.

It is a good idea to talk to experts and your doctor before you start your exercise program.

Exercising during pregnancy is a good idea but you need to know what you should do to ensure the safety of yourself and your baby.

By exercising regularly you are also becoming a good role model for your children to be born, who are likely to follow your footsteps towards a healthy and happy life.