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EXERCISE DURING PREGANCY AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

EXERCISE DURING PREGANCY AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

11/11/2019

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. And that’s just as true during pregnancy. But what’s the safest way to exercise during pregnancy ?
 
Ideal Exercises During Pregnancy
 
The following exercises are recommended during pregnancy, as long as they are performed at a moderate pace. Always speak with your health care provider to find out what’s best for your individual pregnancy.
Walking
Water exercises
Yoga 
 
Exercise may not be safe if you have any of the following conditions:
Cervical problems
Decreased fetal activity or other complications
Dizziness and/or fainting
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Leaking of amniotic fluid
Preterm labor in current or past pregnancies
Vaginal bleeding
Shortness of breath
Tachycardia (heart rate over 100 beats per minute)
 
You should avoid the following activities while pregnant:
Bike riding or any other activity that could cause a serious fall
Contact sports
Exercise involving holding your breath during exertion, which can cause an increased intra-abdominal pressure)
Exercising on your back after the first trimester (due to reduced blood flow to the uterus)
High-altitude skiing
Horseback riding
Scuba diving
Vigorous exercise in hot, humid weather (pregnant women are less efficient at exchanging heat)
Water skiing
 
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