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Recent Pregnancy Blog | Exercise During Pregnancy PostsFour Ways to Get Exercise During Your Pregnancyby Kim Neyer14 Sep 2010 09:51 PM It's comforting to me, a person who associates exercise with pain, discomfort and boredom, that even the most disciplined women must set aside their rigorous routines during pregnancy. Sports and Recreationby Kim Neyer19 Feb 2010 09:02 PM Some women significantly reduce their workload, exercise and activity level during pregnancy. Some women have to because of a high risk pregnancy and others have always been taught that this is the right thing to do to keep both mom and baby healthy. Pregnant Pilatesby Kim NeyerI have a friend who is very physically fit and currently pregnant. Before she became pregnant, she was in excellent shape. After she became pregnant, she continued to exercise under her doctor's supervision. Research on Exercise in Pregnancyby Pattie HughesThe recommendation for most healthy pregnant women is to get regular exercise. Unless there is a complication that makes exercise not safe, most doctors and midwives recommend activity at least three times each week. The reasons for the recommendations have been largely anecdotal. Aerobic Exercise in Pregnancyby Pattie HughesAerobic exercise has many benefits in pregnancy. There are many kinds of aerobic activity that pregnant women may enjoy. Try a prenatal aerobics class or DVD. Walking and swimming are also good, low impact aerobic activity. Exercise for Back Painby Pattie HughesBack pain is one of the more common symptoms experienced during pregnancy. The vast majority of pregnant women will have back pain at some point in their pregnancies. For most, the back pain is not related to an injury or problem, but from the changes in the body as a result of the pregnancy. Prenatal Fitness Classesby Pattie HughesExercise offers many benefits to both mother and baby. Prenatal exercise helps improve circulation, keeps weight gain under control, reduces the risk of some pregnancy complications, prepares the body for labor and may help with weight loss after the baby is born. Prenatal Workout Clothesby Pattie HughesIn the early months of your pregnancy, your sweats and t shirts will be perfect for workout clothes. However, as the baby grows, your old comfy sweats just won't fit right. Eventually, you will need some new workout clothes. Pregnancy Exercise Mythsby Pattie HughesMost experts say exercise is good for mom and baby, as long as the pregnancy is healthy and there are no complications. In fact, many doctors discuss the benefits with patients or offer handouts regarding exercise. ACOG Guidelines for Exerciseby Pattie HughesMost medical professionals agree that exercise during pregnancy is beneficial for otherwise healthy women. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology advocates exercise for healthy women at least three times a week. |
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