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Pregnancy
Exercise
by Beverley Brooke
One
of the best things you can do to prepare for pregnancy is start
exercising regularly. You don't have to join the Boston Marathon,
but even walking around the block a few times per week will help
tone and condition your body and help you prepare for the journey
ahead.
Women
who regularly engage in some form of exercise before and during
pregnancy are more likely to experience quicker and less problematic
labors. That is a good enough reason in and of itself to start
exercising as soon as you can.
The
other important thing you need to do during your pregnancy is
make an appointment to see your healthcare provider. Good prenatal
care throughout your pregnancy is essential for maintaining a
happy and healthy pregnancy. If you are not yet pregnant but thinking
about becoming pregnant, many practitioners recommend scheduling
a visit so they can review your health history for you and help
overcome any potential barriers to your fertility.
Your
healthcare provider can also set you up on a regimen of prenatal
vitamins, and help you understand your cycle better so you know
the times of the month you are most likely to get pregnant.
Most
practitioners will schedule your first visit between 8-11 weeks
if you are having a normal, low risk pregnancy. If you aren't
sure when you became pregnant, you should consider scheduling
an appointment with your provider right away to ensure that everything
is going along as it should and that you have no
risk factors for possible complications.
Once
you get the go ahead from your doctor, you can embark on an exercise
program that is suitable to your stage in pregnancy.
Here
are just a few of the benefits associated with exercise during
pregnancy:
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Exercise helps combat fatigue.
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Exercise helps minimize back pain because it helps strengthen
back muscles.
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Exercise can help promote a smaller amount of fat gain during
pregnancy.
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Exercise provides an exceptional form of stress relief.
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Women who exercising during pregnancy are less likely to experience
difficult labors.
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Women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to return
to their pre-pregnancy weight faster and recover more quickly
after delivery.
There
are some forms of activity that are better than others during
pregnancy. Certain exercises can help promote physical fitness
and are less likely to result in injury. Among the best exercises
for pregnant moms include:
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Walking
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Swimming
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Stretching
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Yoga
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Pilates
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Dancing
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Stationary Cycling
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Low Impact Prenatal Aerobics
Article by Beverley Brooke
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