Physical exercise in pregnancy: recommended benefits and sports

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Physical activity is recommended in all pregnant women, since it provides them with the strength and resistance necessary to be able to maintain pregnancy and have a delivery without complications.

However, not all sports or exercises are appropriate. The intensity of these exercises should be mild or moderate, so that the baby can not be harmed.

Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article.

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Physical exercise in pregnancy: recommended benefits and sports

Benefits

In general, all doctors and specialists recommend women to exercise throughout the pregnancy, as long as it is not considered a risky pregnancy.

The reason is that physical activity provides multiple benefits for the health status of the pregnant woman. Among them, we can highlight the following:

  • Reduces digestive discomfort and constipation
  • Decreases anxiety, depression and insomnia
  • Increases joint elasticity
  • Improve blood pressure
  • Help control weight and avoid obesity
  • Increase psychological well-being
  • Reduces the risk of gestational diabetes
  • Help to recover the silhouette before delivery

In addition, it has been demonstrated that sport decreases the time of hospitalization after delivery and reduces the number of cesareans.

Benefits of practicing sports during pregnancy

Sports in pregnancy

Women who already practiced some sport before pregnancy can continue with it, although it will be convenient to reduce the intensity and consult with the doctor if there is any contraindication.

On the other hand, those pregnant women not accustomed to exercise should look for one with which they feel comfortable and begin to practice it gradually.

Next, we will discuss the most recommended sports during pregnancy and some practical advice.

Cycling

Going by bicycle is also an appropriate activity since the beginning of pregnancy, since it greatly improves the circulation of the legs and helps keep you in shape.

Despite this, it is not recommended to ride a bike after the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy, as it is more difficult to maintain balance with the belly and could suffer a fall.

An option to avoid possible blows or falls is to use the stationary bicycle in the last months of gestation, but without overstressing and with good ventilation to prevent the body from increasing its temperature.

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