During pregnancy, women are forced to reconsider their lifestyle, get rid of bad habits and make a choice in favor of healthier preferences. The most important aspects to be changed are nutrition, daily routine and, of course, sports. If the question of the expediency of the first two points does not arise, then the last of them - physical activity during pregnancy - is a topic often discussed in the circles of expectant mothers. Estet-portal decided to shed light on this important issue in this article. 

The benefits of sports during pregnancy: 

  1. After childbirth, you will need to spend much less effort in order to put the figure in order;
  2. It becomes possible to avoid the occurrence of edema;
  3. You will be able to prevent cellulite and stretch marks;
  4. Circulation will improve, so that the baby will receive more oxygen, the lack of which can harm him;
  5. In this way, it is possible to avoid constipation typical of pregnancy due to improved bowel function;
  6. The lower back suffers less from the loads that increase every week;
  7. There is an increase in the extensibility and strength of the muscles of the perineum and ligaments of the pelvic floor during training, due to which it is possible to avoid such consequences of childbirth as prolapse of organs and ruptures of the perineum.

With the help of properly set breathing, it is possible to alleviate pain during contractions, and the baby himself during childbirth will be provided with an uninterrupted supply of oxygen. 

Sports to do while pregnant:

If these arguments in favor of physical activity during childbearing seem convincing to you, check out the list of sports that experts consider suitable for expectant mothers.

Swimming

Water has a calming effect, relaxing the spine, spinal and muscle fibers and joints.

Yoga for Pregnancy

Thanks to yoga, it is possible to develop breathing control skills, as well as to develop the flexibility and elasticity of the joints. This will help to better prepare for childbirth and later it will be easier to transfer them.

Pilates

During Pilates classes, the possibility of overload or injury is excluded, which is certainly an important point for a woman carrying a child. Such exercises will help strengthen blood vessels, correct posture and normalize hormonal levels. In addition, with the help of Pilates, it will be much easier to restore the figure after childbirth.

Aqua aerobics

The benefits of exercising in the pool include: increased skin elasticity, normalization of weight and breathing training. Also, swimming aqua aerobics is an excellent tool for the prevention of varicose veins, and for pregnant women, such exercises are especially valuable because they can help the baby from the breech presentation to the desired position.

In addition to having a pregnancy without complications, in addition to sports during pregnancy, you should not forget about walking in the fresh air and proper nutrition.

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