The Importance Of Exercise For A Pregnant Mother
Today we're going to talk about some of the common exercises that a pregnant mother can continue to do throughout her pregnancy and its importance.
Exercise during pregnancy helps:
1. Get a good night's sleep.
2. Eliminate stress.
3. Loosen and stretch the uterus and prepare it for labor.
4. Reduce morning sickness and heartburn
NOTE:
When practicing make sure you don't hear any pain and if you experience pain make sure you see a doctor as soon as possible. Remember not to lie on your back during exercise or do not practice jogging (running) or jumping (bouncing) and make sure your pulse and body temperature are right. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and check your balance is right to prevent falls.
If you were exercising before pregnancy you could continue with the following exercises:
Simming
The beauty of this exercise is that it does not require too much energy it helps to relax and all the muscles in the body are working. You can swim for 20 to 35 minutes but take a break when you find you are tired or out of breath. Swimming also helps reduce the pain of the feet swelling.
Walking
It is a wonderful exercise for a pregnant woman. This exercise can be done 20 to 35 minutes a day. This exercise relieves stress, helps the food go down well and digestion. It also helps in keeping the spine straight. Malfunction of spinal cord is caused by an abdominal increase and a lack of balance in the body. This is a source of back pain. Remember to take a break and rest when you feel tired.
Playing Music
A pregnant mother can play music as an exercise, especially the belly dancing hips and salsa music. This helps in relaxing the cervix, giving it easier births and faster recovery after birth, reducing the abdominal stretch marks that occur for abdominal skin to be pulled, and also helps a woman's confidence to still feel attractive. , relieve stress, help with balance, reduce back pain and help straighten the spine.
Biking.
You can also bike but be careful not to fall off and do not drive over crowded areas or traffic if possible use special exercise bikes in the gym (stationary bikes).