Pregnancy is a time of celebration, love, and unwanted but necessary weight gain. However, being pregnant doesn’t mean that your health and figure has to suffer permanent damage.The way you feel and the way you look during pregnancy and as a new mother depends to a great extent on diet and exercise during pregnancy.

Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health.But exercise during pregnancy keeps your body healthy and also your baby. A Recent study of pregnant women shows that those who exercised delivered a healthier baby with a stronger fetal heart rate. It is also proved that the women who exercised, spent less time in labor , with 65% of the women delivering in four hours or less. And when you're in labor, every extra hour seems like an eternity.

Exercising during pregnancy can have additional benefits.

1. The right kind of exercise routines will increase stamina needed for delivery.

2. Exercise during Pregnancy decrease the risk of premature birth by about 50%.

3. Exercise lowers stress and improves emotional health and can make it easier for the new mother to get through the experience of pregnancy.

4. Exercising during pregnancy can make postpartum weight loss easier. It helps women with weight management after the child is born.

5. In pregnant women exercising has been shown to reduce the occurence of these symptoms.like headaches, fatigue, swelling, and constipation.

Most experts recommend exercising 3-4 times a week, unless a medical condition prevents it. If in doubt, always consult a physician first before you start.
Start slowly.This is not the time to break your previous land speed record.Generally, exercise should be light, especially during the first few weeks of pregnancy while your body adjusts to the changes. Heavy exercise can divert blood flow from crucial areas and most women that exercise regularly should tone down their workouts during pregnancy. The important thing is to listen to your body- if it feels
like too much, take it down a notch. Particularly if you suffer from morning sickness, be aware of your limits.

Walking is a great exercise to perform during pregnancy. Not only is walking one of the best cardiovascular exercises, it is also one of the safest pregnancy exercises you can engage in. It is low impact and you can easy control your speed. Walking for 20 minutes 4 times a week is a great way to stay in shape throughout your pregnancy.

During Pregnancy Yoga keeps you flexible and improves muscle strength. It is also a very relaxing form of exercises that can help reduce the stress that comes along with pregnancy.Another extremely beneficial heart healthy pregnancy exercise is swimming.Swimming uses all of the major muscle groups in the body.

The water also supports your extra pregnancy weight and decreases added strain on your joints.It gives both the arms and legs a great workout while promoting cardiovascular health Avoid exercising at extreme altitude or in hot, humid environments.

In summer, this is an especially important rule of thumb. Your body temperature affects the baby, and it is critical that neither of you becomes overheated.

In Pregnancy, a hormone called relaxin which induces hyper-flexibility in the joints and musculature fills the system. This allows for the expansion of the uterus and the repositioning of the pelvic floor. As a result of this flexibility it is common for

pregnant women to strain muscles and ligaments.Therefore it is important not to over-stretch and exceed your limits.Ballistic movements, such as jumping or running should be avoided as these motions can strain the pelvic floor, which is already
supporting more weight than ever before.

Do Kegel exercises religiously.Kegels involve contracting and releasing the PF muscles, similarly to stopping the flow of urination. Tighten and relax the muscle quickly several times a day.

Make sure to drink plenty of fluids before exercising, have a nutritious diet, and avoid over exertion. Also, listen to your body - if you start feeling sick or nauseous, then you should stop and rest.Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you're fragile.Look at your schedule and try to give your exercise time top priority. Consider planning your day around your exercise program, not the other way
round.Pregnancy can be overwhelming because of so many physical and lifestyle adaptations. The important thing is to be in tune with your body, and to focus on bringing new life into the world.

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