EXERCISE DURING PREGANCY AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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