Keep it up!
Because exercise promotes muscle tone, strength, and endurance, it can help you carry the weight you gain during pregnancy, prepare you for the physical stress of labour, and make it easier to get back into shape after the baby is born. Being active during your pregnancy can also reduce the physical discomforts of backache , constipation , fatigue and swelling of hands and feet. Excercise can also improve your mood and self-image, and can even help you sleep more soundly.
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Which sports should I stay clear of?
Sports with a high potential for hard falls or ones where you might be thrown off-balance are not a good idea for pregnant women. These include horseriding, downhill skiing, gymnastics and waterskiing. Additionally, most doctors and midwives recommend giving up cycling after the second trimester, even if you're an experienced cyclist, because of the risk of falling. You can, however, use an exercise bike for as long as you like.
Which sports are best?
Walking, jogging, swimming, stationary cycling, and aquanatal workouts are all considered good, safe exercise during pregnancy, as long as you don't overdo it . Yoga and Pilates are good, as long as you find a registered practitioner who is experienced in dealing with pregnant women. |
