Exercise For Pregnant Women

Pregnancy comes with many questions about women’s health. It is an exciting, yet sometimes scary time. One of the most common pregnancy questions is about exercise.

Exercise during pregnancy has a lot to do with a mother’s fitness level prior to the pregnancy. If the mother did little or no exercise routine prior to becoming pregnant, now is not the time to start running miles every day. However, if the mother did live a very active lifestyle prior to conceiving, it is possible for her to stick to at least some of her routine. All pregnancy questions, including exercise questions should be discussed with a woman’s own healthcare provider. However, here are a few of the best types of exercise for pregnant women:

• Physicians and fitness experts alike encourage swimming as the best and safest type of exercise for pregnant women. Many women enjoy swimming while pregnant as it makes them feel weightless and can lessen some pregnancy discomforts.

• Classes, such as low impact aerobics, designed for pregnant women can be very beneficial. In these classes women have the support of other pregnant women and can feel safe knowing that whatever exercise moves are done in the class they are safe during pregnancy.

• Yoga can be beneficial during pregnancy due to its low impact on joints and ability to help maintain muscle tone. There are many pregnancy yoga classes available in most communities.

These are just a sampling of exercises that can be beneficial and safe during pregnancy. There are many different types of exercise during pregnancy that can help a pregnant mother feel physically better and prepare her body for labor and delivery.