Pregnancy brings with it weight gain and hormonal imbalance, leading to mood swings, backache, ankle swellings and having trouble sleeping, not also forgetting about bloating. All these are common pregnancy signs that make the condition uncomfortable for the expectant mothers. Exercises help out in all these fallbacks during pregnancy. It offers a lot of benefits, which is a boost in your mood. Workouts decrease a lot of pregnancy symptoms, including fatigue, constipation, morning sickness, and quicker postpartum recovery.
All these mean that if you either are an iron-woman or a sofa-slacker, you will absolutely benefit from doing exercises during pregnancy. It is safe, as long as you get a go-ahead from a practitioner before hitting any new or familiar workout routine and follow a few pregnancy-specific modifications. Expectant moms should get at least thirty minutes or more of moderate exercise per day, if not all days of the week.
The workouts work wonders for both you and your baby.
All these cardiovascular workouts increase blood circulation, muscle tone, and endurance. An expectant mom should start slow, should not go overboard, and should learn to listen to her body. The following are some safe exercises a pregnant mom can work with:
Swimming
Swimming and water aerobics may be the perfect pregnancy work out. It is because, in the water, you weigh less than you do on land, meaning that you will feel lighter and more agile. A dip in the pool will also help relieve nausea, sciatic pain, and puffy ankles. One should be careful walking on slippery floors, diving or jumping into the water. Your developing baby is not equipped to handle the sudden change in altitudes under the pressure of water that leads to the formation of bubbles inside.
Walking
There is no more natural exercise to fit into your busy schedule than walking. It is a work out one can continue right up until her delivery date. It also helps with contractions if one is anxious on the due date. It is unique because one does not require special equipment or a gym membership to participate. All you need for your walk is some comfortable sneakers.
Yoga
Prenatal yoga is another ideal workout for moms to be.
It encourages relaxation, flexibility, focus, and deep breathing. It is excellent preparation for the marathon during birth. One should look for a class that is specifically tailored to pregnant women or ask your regular yoga instructor to modify the poses so that they are safe for you and your baby. It simply means one should avoid deep backbends as well as full inversions like handstands and headstands due to potential blood pressure issues.