{"id":16898,"date":"2021-02-06T12:01:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T17:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ucbaby.ca\/?p=16898"},"modified":"2023-11-02T13:24:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:24:09","slug":"exercise-benefits-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucbaby.ca\/fr\/exercise-benefits-during-pregnancy","title":{"rendered":"22 Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you aware of the many benefits of exercise during pregnancy? The list ranges from controlled weight gain to developing a better immune system for the baby.\u00a0Physical activity during pregnancy plays a vital role, both for you and for your growing baby. Exercise makes you happier, less stressed, and feel more in touch with the baby.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\nTry to stay as active as you can. Thirty (30) minutes or more of low to moderate-intensity exercise a day is recommended for pregnant women who don\u2019t have any complications.<\/p>\n<p>Pregnancy fitness can be started from 14 weeks on, but you should always follow the advice of your health care provider before enrolling in any fitness program. Be sure to stop any activity if you experience pain or fatigue during the exercise.<\/p>\n<h2>Safe Activities During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p>\u25c6 Walking \u25c6 Jogging \u25c6 Cycling \u25c6 Stairmaster \u25c6 Swimming \u25c6 Aquafitness \u25c6 Rowing \u25c6 Yoga \u25c6 Pilates \u25c6 Spinning \u25c6 Muscular\/strength training \u25c6 Elliptical\/cross-trainer machine \u25c6<\/p>\n<h2>Activities to Avoid During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p>\u25c6 Rollerblading \u25c6 Cross-country skiing \u25c6 Water skiing \u25c6 Scuba diving \u25c6 Skating \u25c6 Soccer \u25c6 Basketball \u25c6 Obstacle courses \u25c6 Contact activities such as hockey, football, rugby or broomball \u25c6 Parachuting, rappelling or rock climbing \u25c6 Rucksack marches and casualty evacuation<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits Exercise during Pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p>1. Improved well-being and boosted<strong> energy levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2. A stronger body, with better <strong>posture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3. Reduced levels of back and <strong>pelvic pain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4. Controlled pregnancy <strong>weight gain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5. Overcoming <strong>morning sickness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6. Reduced stress levels and <strong>better sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>7. Decreased level of <strong>gestational<\/strong> pregnancy<\/p>\n<p>8. Decrease <strong>constipation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9. Reduce the risk of <strong>muscle cramps<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of Exercise for Baby Delivery<\/h3>\n<p>10. Improved <strong>pain management<\/strong> during labour<\/p>\n<p>11. Stronger <strong>pelvic muscles f<\/strong>or easier delivery<\/p>\n<p>12. A <strong>faster recovery<\/strong> following delivery<\/p>\n<p>13. Minimizes risk of <strong>post-partum depression<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>14. Decreased incidence of <strong>vaginal tearing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>15. Lower chance of needing a <strong>c-section<\/strong> and intervention of delivery<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of Exercise for Your Baby<\/h3>\n<p>16. Improved <strong>oxygen flow<\/strong> to the placenta therefore to the baby<\/p>\n<p>17. Improved <strong>neurological development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>18. <strong>Healthier<\/strong>, calmer, and leaner babies<\/p>\n<p>19. Decreased <strong>colic<\/strong> problems<\/p>\n<p>20. Healthier <strong>heart and lungs<\/strong> of the baby<\/p>\n<p>21. Improves functions of <strong>blood vessels<\/strong> in baby\u2019s body<\/p>\n<p>22. Makes <strong>immune system<\/strong> stronger<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Written by:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ucbaby.ca\/profile\">Tina I URETEN, MD, RDMS, RDCS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you aware of the many benefits of exercise during pregnancy? The list ranges from controlled weight gain to developing a better immune system for the baby.\u00a0Physical activity during pregnancy plays a vital role, both for you and for your growing baby. 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