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Exercise During Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
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Proven Ways On Exercise
During Pregnancy
By Diane Winter |
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Many times when women are expecting they are under the misconception that
they can eat all they want and slack off on their exercise. Researchers have
found that this can be dangerous to both the mom and baby's health. To take
special care of both yourself and your baby it is extremely important that
you start a healthy diet plan and get daily exercise during pregnancy.
So what's wrong with no exercise during pregnancy? Because of the extra
weight gain your body becomes a little off balance. This and the position on
the fetus can place a lot of stress on your back. By strengthening you back
muscles through exercise, you can prevent a great deal of back pain. Another
problem with being too stationery during pregnancy is that you can gain too
much weight and gain too quickly. Doctors recommend that you not gain any
weight during the first trimester. During the
second and third trimester you
should gain about a pound per week. By gaining more than the recommended
amount it can cause cardiovascular health problems for you and the baby.
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Getting too
much exercise during pregnancy can also be harmful for you and your baby.
Over-exercising puts too much strain on your body. Since a woman's ligaments
become more fragile during pregnancy in order to adjust to a
growing body
and the growth of a fetus, added strain can cause you to severely injure
your body. Exercising too much can also make it more difficult for the baby
to develop properly. Sometimes a miscarriage can even occur since the baby's
develop is hindered so much
So how do I know how much to exercise during pregnancy? Basically getting
a good twenty minutes of exercise in each day should be sufficient for
keeping mom and baby healthy. You can exercise more than this, but you must
be careful about the type of exercise that you are doing. Walking, swimming,
and yoga are the best types of exercise during pregnancy. You must avoid
anything that involves bouncing, getting your heart rate up too high, or the
possibility of falling. Non-contact sports are okay to continue with as long
as you don't overexert yourself and you are extremely careful with your
body. If you enjoy jogging, this is great to continue. But remember that you
shouldn't jog more than two miles per day during pregnancy.So if you are
planning on becoming pregnant or you are already pregnant, begin an exercise
routine right away. Safe exercise during pregnancy is the perfect way to
keep you and baby healthy. Since a proper diet is also very important, talk
to your doctor or a nutritionist on how to have a healthy diet for the
expectant months.
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