Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Pregnant women and sports

For pregnant women, the exercise can promote blood circulation and metabolism, improve heart and lung function, help sleep, reduce waist, leg pain, prevent or reduce lower extremity edema. In addition, exercise can increase strength, muscle flexibility, which is very meaningful for the successful delivery. For pregnant women with diabetes, exercise can assist in treatment of disease.

The fetus, the brain exercise expectant mothers to provide adequate oxygen and nutrients to promote the release of enkephalin and other beneficial substances in the brain, through the placenta into the fetus, can speed up the metabolism, thereby promoting growth and development; movement can shake the amniotic fluid, can stimulate the fetus body skin, like a massage to the fetus, is very beneficial to fetal brain development, it would be wise after birth. 

Evasive movement during pregnancy

From the first month of pregnancy to the baby’s safety, it is best not to do strenuous exercise and heavy manual labor; not do squat or bend of a long work, so as not to increase abdominal pressure affect the fetal blood circulation; four months pregnant after the sit-back exercise should be forbidden; for sex “movement” in the first three months of pregnancy and three months after the intercourse should be prohibited, the middle three months, appropriate to their sex life, during which if the abdominal pain and vaginal fluid, should go to hospital.

Do not exercise in hot weather to avoid jumps, shock, and rapid changes in direction of the body. Attention to add water before and after exercise to avoid hyperthermia.

To grasp the heart rate during exercise

How to determine the suitability of the intensity of exercise during pregnancy? Mothers can touch their heart rate. Generally, no more than 140 times per minute, the principle, every movement should not exceed 15 minutes. Pregnant women can work as usual, to participate in light work, such as household chores or capable of, in addition, can do simple stretching exercises or walking.

Movement according to the physical condition of pregnant women to pay attention to work and rest, blind movement can lead to miscarriage. You have been diagnosed with gestational hypertension, and pregnancy has been more than eight months, should be more rest to remain calm, not suitable for sports

More and more pregnant women are remaining active during their pregnancy. They want to remain healthy and in shape during their pregnancy. Staying in shape is said to help you through your pregnancy physically and also help you get through your labor. However, many women do not want to spend their entire pregnancy in a gym, doing the same old routing every week. Here are some different exercises and sports you can do while being pregnant. (Talk to your doctor before you start any of these activities).

Tennis is okay if you played it before you got pregnant. Do not just start playing tennis when you are pregnant. Keep your pace moderate. Playing doubles with someone is better than playing singles. The other player can take up some slack for you. Be careful with you balance and just make sure you do not over-exert yourself.

Swimming is an excellent sport when you are pregnant. It helps strengthen your entire body while not putting pressure on your joints. It is also a great cardiovascular exercise and also will keep you cool while working out. One word of caution is to not dive into the pool when you are pregnant.

A vigorous walk is also a great sport. Although you may not consider walking a sport, it will get you out of the gym. You can go to a park and walk or walk around your neighborhood. You should be able to walk a mile in about 12-15 minutes. This is a great exercise to do, even if you are new to working out. Id you are new to working out, start off walking slower and you can gain speed as you go. Make sure you are drinking plenty of liquids and that you are not pushing yourself too far.

Golf is another option for a pregnant woman. You may not get that much exercise playing golf, but it is better than not doing anything at all. You want to watch your balance on this sport also. Also, as you near the end of your pregnancy, you may not be able to golf as your belly may be too large. With golf, make sure that you are not in the extreme heat and have plenty of fluids on hand.

Take a yoga or Pilates class. There are many centers that offer pre-natal yoga and Pilates which are structured for pregnant women. These classes can help with stress and relaxation techniques. They also can just help you get in touch with your body during your pregnancy.

Pregnancy is not the time for any contact sports or any sports were you could be hit in the stomach or fall. Avoid activities such as softball, basketball, horseback riding and skiing.

2 comments:

  1. I prefer walking about 3 Kilometers and go back within the day. Every morning, I do this and I let my husband help me and join me in this exercise.

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  2. Having exercise daily helps a lot when labor comes. Can be very easy for women.

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