Is sports during pregnancy good for you? Can it facilitate labor? Some women have the desire to continue playing sports during pregnancy, but you need to understand which activity to choose, when and how to do it.
Is sports during pregnancy good for you? Can it facilitate labor? Some women have the desire to continue playing sports during pregnancy, but you need to understand which activity to choose, when and how to do it.
It is essential to contact your doctor and evaluate the health conditions of the woman to understand if she will be able to practice sports during pregnancy and which type of activity to prefer. There are cases of high-risk pregnancies in which future mothers are required to rest.
If you want to practice sport during pregnancy, it is better not to improvise, even if you feel good. The first three months of pregnancy are often considered the most delicate. Take this into account especially if you need to avoid strenuous physical activity and excessive stress.
In addition to the real sport, exist alternative physical activities coma the simple walk.
In recent years Yoga courses during pregnancy have become popular but not all teachers agree that the practice of Yoga is suitable for women expecting a child. No type of physical activity is in fact to be considered risk-free, whether pregnant or not.
No problem, however, for women who want to continue the practice of meditation and who will want to be suggested by an expert in relaxation practices or exercises in preparation for labor and delivery.
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Women who want to exercise during pregnancy must choose the right type of movement to promote circulation, help keep weight under control and facilitate childbirth.
The recommendation however is ask the gynecologist for approval of the sport that you would like to practice and get information on the times and ways of carrying it out.
Every woman and every pregnancy has its own story, so there are no rules that apply to everyone.
Among the sports and activities recommended for pregnant women we find:
- Swimming
- Camminata
- Stretching exercises
- Free body gymnastics
- Expressive dance
- Gentle gymnastics
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Physical activity during pregnancy does not necessarily have to be a real sport. Mostly who has never practiced a sport before pregnancy, could evaluate one of the simplest forms of movement, namely walking for an hour a day in order to put the whole body in motion and to promote circulation.
In any case, as already mentioned, every pregnancy and every woman are different, so you will only have to think about choosing what will be most suitable for you and the new life that is preparing to be born.
Marta Albè
