Pregnant Woman Exercise

Any exercise schedule followed during pregnancy period should be at all times in accordance to the doctor’s advice. But generally the common advice is to go for yoga, swimming, biking, dancing, water aerobics, or even walking. For walking it is advisable to start with three miles and steadily add miles to it but not ever stressing your body. Remember, it is not just “You” who should be taken into account.

Exercise Preventions

It is better to keep an eye on your body. For example, never overstretch the muscles of stomach or legs. Holding breaths is a bad option during exercise as it is the same air that you provide for your baby. If there is a lack of it your baby may not feel too good about it. Apart from that your muscles need oxygen too. During exercise immediately take the doctors advice if you are experiencing lightheadedness or dizziness, vaginal bleeding, unusual shortness of breath, unusual pain, chest pain or racing heartbeat, fluid leak or contractions of uterine. Avoid any kind of exercise that includes "bouncing, jarring (anything that would cause a lot of up and down movement), leaping, a sudden change of direction, a risk of abdominal injury”

How to start exercising during pregnancy

To start with, walking should be restricted at a thirty minute schedule at any given time during pregnancy. It should be kept in mind to go for loose dresses that are comfortable and you should choose your bra carefully to support your breasts. Exercising during this time may be a dehydrating and overheating experience. So it is always advisable to drink plenty of fluid, preferably water. If it is a hot and humid day, it is always better to follow your exercise routine indoor and in the presence of air conditions Exercises are complete no-no if you are feeling sick or unwell. Not really feeling for exercise also means that your body is not willing for it. So, it is better to listen to the body.