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Exercise Won’t Decrease Your Chances of Cesarean

Go ahead and exercise during your pregnancy, but don’t expect it to increase your chances of having your “dream birth.” That is one conclusion drawn from a recent research study by Dr. Ruben Barakat and his colleagues, at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid in Spain. The study followed 142 women for the second and third trimesters. Half of them followed a moderate exercise plan and the other half exercised very little or not at all. While the study confirmed the health benefits commonly associated with exercise during pregnancy, it did not confirm the previously held assumption that women who exercise are … Continue reading →

Research on Exercise in Pregnancy

The 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. While there has been evidence of fewer complications, there haven’t been a lot of studies that directly compared women who exercised with women who did not during pregnancy. That has now changed. The study that was conducted at Kansas City University of Medicine was presented this weekend at The American Physiological Society’s annual meeting. The study compares … Continue reading →

Aerobic Exercise in Pregnancy

Aerobic 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. Most women who are fit before pregnancy are able to easily and comfortably continue to work out during pregnancy. If you haven’t worked out before, your doctor may have additional precautions and advice. If you have been working out, ask your health care provider about any modifications that may be needed. Walking on a treadmill will offer additional results for your walking routine. You … Continue reading →