I know you are probably sick of hearing about the fact that you are supposed to exercise during pregnancy but it is really important as it keeps your muscles strong which you will need to carry your baby especially those in your back. Here are some other reasons why you should exercise during pregnancy:
- Keeps your weight down thus making it easier to return to pre-pregnancy weight
- Keeps your energy levels up
- Can induce labour in the later stages of pregnancy
- Make you feel better
What type of exercise to do?:
If you already have a regular exercise programme from before you were pregnant continue with that as long as the midwife or Doctor say that it is OK to do so. If like the vast majority of women you don’t already have an exercise regime then gentle exercise such as swimming or walking are good, other exercises that can be good are things like swissball or yoga. Your local leisure centre staff can advise you on other options available to you. The only advise I can give is to avoid road running, martial arts involving contact and other vigorous exercises such as boxing, rugby or some exercises done in the gym.
Listen to your body and do as much as you feel able even if it’s just a walk round the block you’ll reap the benefits!!!