The Top 5 Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy


by AJ Stamp - Date: 2007-02-09 - Word Count: 276 Share This!

The great news: you just found out you're pregnant! The bad news: you're already starting to feel that lack of energy and general tiredness. Exercise during pregnancy may be the last thing on your mind, but it's the only thing that will keep you sane during the next nine months.

Exercise during pregnancy should be something that you first discuss with your doctor. While most doctors now agree that exercise is beneficial to you and your baby, the level of intensity you normally exercise at can be too dangerous. Adjust your intensity accordingly, make sure that you're not depriving the fetus of oxygen, and keep hydrated.

The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are enough to get even the most sedentary mother-to-be off the couch.

Exercise during pregnancy can prepare your body for giving birth. Strengthening your abdominal muscles can help with the birthing process, as well as give you that extra endurance needed during labor.

Regular exercise can help reduce the anxiety you may be feeling and help you to sleep better at night.

Exercise during pregnancy will release mood-lifting endorphins that will keep you feeling in control and confident of your body as it is going through the changes.

Exercise can help control the not-so-glamorous effects of pregnancy such as constipation or frequent heartburn.

Maintaining your fitness levels during pregnancy will help you to bounce back to your pre-pregnancy weight quicker after giving birth. Not carrying around the extra baby weight will let you take care of your new bundle of joy with less stress.

Remember to talk to your doctor before beginning any exercise during pregnancy. You should always take care to exercise safely for the health of you and your baby!


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