Since becoming certified as a Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist, I've been having this same conversation with many women not only at the gym, but in many other places I've visited during the past month. The main topic that keeps coming up over and over again, is that many women are still holding on to the common misconception that exercising during pregnancy is dangerous for the baby. Unless the mother has a specific underlying health condition (an absolute contraindication) this really isn't true. Most women who are having a normal healthy pregnancy can actually greatly benefit from regular and moderate intensity exercise.
Here are some of the many benefits to exercising while pregnant:
1. Improves posture and back pain
2. Improves ankle and foot swelling by improving blood circulation
3. Strengthens arms & shoulders so you can lift your baby & gear easier
4. Reduces risk of gestational diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels
5. Reduces risk of urinary incontinence post-delivery (bladder leaks)
6. Speeds labour & delivery time by up to 15%
7. Helps speed abdominal & pelvic region recovery time after delivery
8. Encourages healthy weight levels during and after pregnancy
9. Promotes positive self-esteem and body image
10. Promotes strong fetal heart rate & reduces fetal stress during labour
Are you curious about how exercise can help you maintain a healthy body throughout your pregnancy? Then contact me for a consultation. You & your baby deserve it!!
Individual preparing can be costly. What's more, we don't think about you yet not every person can manage the cost of the high as can be sticker price that accompanies one-on-one exercise center sessions.
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