Why exercises during pregnancy is vital

Pregnancy is one phase of life when everything you do from waking up in the morning even up to the time you sleep is centered on just one person and that is the life inside you. So there is a need to have a daily routine for each and everything. It is a common misconception these days that pregnancy equates to complete bed rest. But the truth is that the better you work out in the right way the easier it will be for the baby to be born. The first three months of pregnancy or the first trimester is very important. The major development of the child’s organ’s happen during this time. So before you start any exercise always consult with your doctor.

The major reason why exercise is important is to keep your body active. Pregnancy is a time of intense hormonal changes. If you are not a working woman this is one time your body may feel sluggish too. So giving it the proper exercise will definitely leave you rejuvenated. There is more of blood pumped in to your organs while you exercise and thus helps in the proper functioning of your systems. Due to the dietary and lifestyle changes constipation is one major problem faced by pregnant ladies. So doing some amount of a work out in a gym is advisable. There are some ladies who complain about disturbed sleep during their pregnancy. If there is a proper consumption of energy throughout the day the sleep will come in by itself. The best use of working out is that it will help you look better and healthy throughout your pregnancy and reduce the chance of gaining too much of post pregnancy weight. Doing regular exercise will help in enduring the labor pain to some extent. Exercise will help in maintaining the posture and reduce the lower back pain that most pregnant women have. The ideal time for exercise is around 20 to 30 minutes as to how much your body can take in.

Whatever exercise you take up you should note that it is not stressful to you in any way. For people who are used to working out in fitness centers you may have to try different exercises during your pregnancy. It should be moderate and it should not cause any injury to your abdominal region. So it is advisable to avoid contact sports. Anything to do with bouncing, jumping or any diving must be avoided. It is fine to try swimming, jogging or the all time favorite walking. Even a good stretching is good for your body. Try out aerobics or pre- natal yoga whichever suits you better. Dancing has also been advocated as a pregnancy exercise. You can also go to gym for women that have special time allotted for pregnant ladies. But if you are someone who has some complications associated with pregnancy then do not go for any exercises. For example if you have some asthma or heart disease then do not go for any strenuous exercise. Along with the exercise it is important to take your medications also that are prescribed by your doctor that is important for the baby’s proper growth.

Look after yourself well to have an easy pregnancy and a beautiful baby.