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  • Exercising During Pregnancy: Yay or Nay?

    25 July 2017

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    It is a myth that exercising during pregnancy is harmful. There is no harm in maintaining an active physical life while you’re expecting– in fact, it could do you and baby a lot of good!

    Exercising during pregnancy lifts your spirit and prepares you for childbirth. There are many benefits to keeping active during your pregnancy:  



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    1. Exercise helps you cope better with labour

    • A solid core strength and a fit cardiovascular system can give you more energy and stamina during labour
    • Women who stay active during pregnancy are 4.5 times less likely to have a Caesarean surgery
    • They also experience a shorter duration of labour
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    2. Exercise lowers the risk of gestational diabetes

    • Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and could affect the baby’s health in the future
    • It is caused by high blood sugar levels in the woman’s body and can be controlled by maintaining a regular exercise routine
    • Exercising allows the body to better use insulin 
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    3. Exercise reduces some physical discomfort during pregnancy

    • Keeping your body active during pregnancy allows for better blood circulation
    • The release of endorphins during workouts also helps to trigger positive feelings that can alleviate stress, fatigue and depression
    • This can help to relieve common physical discomforts usually experienced during pregnancy, such as swollen feet, pelvic soreness and cramps
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    Who Should Not Exercise During Pregnancy?

    • Exercising is not advisable for women who have pre-existing medical conditions like asthma, heart disease or diabetes

    • Always consult your doctor before embarking on any activity

    • If you start to feel unwell, light-headed or begin to experience pain, stop and seek immediate medical attention



    What Exercises Are Safe During Pregnancy?

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    1. Swimming

    • Being in water helps to create a feeling of weightlessness
    • You also work your muscles harder in water compared to on ground
    • A dip in the pool can also help to relieve nausea and swollen ankles, common pregnancy side effects
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    2. Brisk Walking

    • Easily done on paths and trails
    • Best done when the sun is at its weakest (pre-dawn and late evening) to avoid heat stroke
    • A modern alternative is to do brisk walking indoors in shopping malls
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    3. Prenatal Yoga

    • Prenatal yoga encourages relaxation and flexibility
    • Keep a look out for classes specifically for pregnant women
    • Poses would be modified 


    Getting Started

    1. Work out with a buddy

    • Working out with a friend (or your spouse) keeps things fun and less likely to bail out
    • Go for walks together or sign up for a prenatal yoga class

    2. Plan your week

    • Start small with a 30-minute work out twice a week, and then increase the frequency to a comfortable pace
    • Don’t start with aiming to work out every day of the week

    3. Warm up & cool down

    • The hormone relaxin that is produced during pregnancy softens joints and ligaments to make the birthing process easier
    • Gentle stretching is recommended before and after a workout

    There are plenty of ways to stay active during your pregnancy. You may not be able to be as active as you were before, so take it easy and adapt as your body experiences changes through the trimesters and always remember to consult an expert. 

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    References

    http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/exercise-during-pregnancy#1

    http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/exercise-depression

    http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/labor-and-delivery/10-secrets-to-an-easier-labor/

    http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/exercises-for-pregnant-women

    http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/exercise-during-pregnancy/

    http://www.webmd.com/baby/exercise-during-pregnancy

    https://www.fitpregnancy.com/exercise/prenatal-workouts/truth-about-prenatal-exercise

    http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/fitness/exercise-during-pregnancy/



    The above articles are intended for informational purpose only. AIA accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from reliance on information contained in the articles. 

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