If you pregnant, it is natural that you will have several questions in your mind about pregnancy symptoms, exercise, diet and what to do and what not to do while pregnant. Moreover, the first thing that comes to your mind is whether it is safe to exercise during pregnancy, as you want to stay fit and in shape but without compromising on the health of your unborn baby.
Myth Broken
It is a myth that exercises can be harmful to the unborn as well as the mother. In fact, physical movements are beneficial for both the mother and the child, as it not only reduces physical discomfort, but also reduces stress and labor length. Here is a list of general frequently asked questions with answers about exercise during pregnancy:
Is It Safe To Do Workouts?
Working out while being pregnant is not only safe but also healthy, provided you do not have any complications during the pregnancy period. However, it is recommended to consult your doctor or mid-wives and take their approval.
Why Is Exercise Necessary?
As per a research, working out or mild exercise during pregnancy helps in reducing backaches and swelling of ankles, and constipation, which are some of the most common problems faced by pregnant women. In addition, it also gives energy and makes you feel fresh.
Does Exercise Help During Pregnancy?
The answer is 'Yes'. Exercising promotes muscles, strength, and endurance, thereby, helping the mother to carry the weight gained during this period.
I Do A Rigorous Workout. Is It Safe?
According to a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, healthy, well-conditioned women who exercised before pregnancy may continue to do so throughout pregnancy, without compromising their baby's health or development.
For How Long Should I Exercise?
The workout should be approximately 45 minutes long and should include warm-ups, the actual workout and cool downs.
What Precautions Do I Need To Take While Exercising, As I Had Never Worked Out Before?
Talk to doctor or midwife, and as far as you have the permission to proceed from them, you can engage yourself in mild exercise, like walking or swimming.
Immediately After The Birth Of My Child, What Exercises Can I Do To Regain My Shape?
Make sure you are physically ready before you start with the process of regaining you shape. Once you think you are fit to start with the exercise, begin with stretching and firming exercises and then gradually adding to the second set of exercises.
Just remember that you need to follow normal exercise safety aspects like, drinking lots of water, stopping immediately if you feel any pain etc. Most importantly, remember to speak to your doctor before starting any exercise regime.
Under the supervision of a doctor, exercise during pregnancy can be highly beneficial. The unwanted pregnancy symptoms can be greatly overcome if pregnant women opt to exercise. For more information please visit pregnancy
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Pregnancy Weight Gain - How Much Should You Really Gain?
Pregnancy weight gain is essential during pregnancy. It is critical to the health of your baby that you gain the appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy. Different people need to gain different amount. I am going to break it down as best as I can so that you don't have to guess when it comes to pregnancy weight gain.
Weight gain really differs from person to person. If you start out at a healthy weight when you get pregnant, you should look at gaining anywhere from 20-30 pounds throughout your entire pregnancy. If you are under weight, you should look at gaining a little more, usually in the 35 pounds range. And, if you are overweight when you get pregnant, your goal should be around 10-15 pounds gained throughout your pregnancy.
Pregnancy is not an excuse to eat anything that you want and gain weight just because you are pregnant. It is really important that you eat healthy and gain weight in the right areas of the body. This will involve exercise and healthy eating throughout each trimester. If you do not watch your weight, you can expect to gain double the amount that is recommended making labor harder and losing weight after labor really hard.
You should gain around 5 pounds during your first trimester, and around 1 pound per week during your second and third trimester. If you are underweight, you should try to gain around 8 pounds during the first trimester, and a little over a pound per week for the second and third trimesters. If you are overweight, you should gain around 3 pounds the first trimester and around 1 pound every other week during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
A lot of women like to use the excuse that just because they are pregnant, they can eat what they want. This is very bad and can cause problems down the road and after labor. If you eat healthy and exercise during pregnancy, you can expect to have an easier labor and be able to lose your pregnancy weight faster after delivery. You will be down to your normal weight before you know it.
Some things to keep an eye on are either gaining too much weight too fast, or not gaining enough weight. If you find that you have gained over 5 pounds in one week and you are eating right, you need to get checked by the doctor. This could be a sign of preeclampsia, which is a very serious disease.
On the other side of the table, if you are not gaining any weight at all, make sure that you get checked out by a doctor. Weight gain is essential during pregnancy. It could be normal, however, to not gain any weight one week, but gain 2 pounds the next. This is still normal, but you will want to keep your doctor informed of what is going on.
Did you know that it is really easy to stay within your ideal birth weight? Get a copy of the Pregnancy Weight Guide. It is full of great info, and best of all, it is free. Good luck and congrats on the pregnancy.
Weight gain really differs from person to person. If you start out at a healthy weight when you get pregnant, you should look at gaining anywhere from 20-30 pounds throughout your entire pregnancy. If you are under weight, you should look at gaining a little more, usually in the 35 pounds range. And, if you are overweight when you get pregnant, your goal should be around 10-15 pounds gained throughout your pregnancy.
Pregnancy is not an excuse to eat anything that you want and gain weight just because you are pregnant. It is really important that you eat healthy and gain weight in the right areas of the body. This will involve exercise and healthy eating throughout each trimester. If you do not watch your weight, you can expect to gain double the amount that is recommended making labor harder and losing weight after labor really hard.
You should gain around 5 pounds during your first trimester, and around 1 pound per week during your second and third trimester. If you are underweight, you should try to gain around 8 pounds during the first trimester, and a little over a pound per week for the second and third trimesters. If you are overweight, you should gain around 3 pounds the first trimester and around 1 pound every other week during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
A lot of women like to use the excuse that just because they are pregnant, they can eat what they want. This is very bad and can cause problems down the road and after labor. If you eat healthy and exercise during pregnancy, you can expect to have an easier labor and be able to lose your pregnancy weight faster after delivery. You will be down to your normal weight before you know it.
Some things to keep an eye on are either gaining too much weight too fast, or not gaining enough weight. If you find that you have gained over 5 pounds in one week and you are eating right, you need to get checked by the doctor. This could be a sign of preeclampsia, which is a very serious disease.
On the other side of the table, if you are not gaining any weight at all, make sure that you get checked out by a doctor. Weight gain is essential during pregnancy. It could be normal, however, to not gain any weight one week, but gain 2 pounds the next. This is still normal, but you will want to keep your doctor informed of what is going on.
Did you know that it is really easy to stay within your ideal birth weight? Get a copy of the Pregnancy Weight Guide. It is full of great info, and best of all, it is free. Good luck and congrats on the pregnancy.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Staying Fit During Your Pregnancy
Keeping fit during your pregnancy is great for you, not only will it help you keep your body toned but it also can help when it comes time to push that baby out. Every pregnant woman wants to be able to go back to her pre-pregnancy weight after the baby is born, but the only way to do that is to make sure you can. By excising or working out every day you are making sure you don’t add fat to your body. During labor it’ll be much easier to push the baby if you’ve been strengthening your leg and stomach muscles. Who knows, it may even make labor a little bit shorter. Isn’t that what we all want?
Plus when you are tired and just feeling a little blue, just by exercising you actually increase your energy.
Here are a few quick things you can do to stay fit during pregnancy, without really having to break out a sweat. I’m sure by now you’ve heard of yoga, this is a very good thing for you to practice, especially if you haven’t always been in the best of shape. Not to worry, there are beginning levels here, you don’t have to jump into the human pretzel right away. Try purchasing a set of small weights that you can use throughout the house, like hand weights or wrist weights that can use while walking. Instead of just laying on the couch while you rest you can be lifting small weights.
Get a chair and try doing a couple crunches, 5 to 10 in the beginning to make sure you don’t pull anything. Don’t worry you can always add to it as the weeks go on.
Try running, walking or jogging outside. Not only will this boost up your energy but it’ll also help get your spirits up, especially if you’ve been inside all day. Remember, if you are going for a walk to always bring a drink with you. You don’t want to dehydrate out there. Always make sure that you are wearing comfortable shoes, before you leave the house. If you didn’t always run, ask your doctor if you can. Sometimes a doctor may suggest you walk around the block at first and increase it from there, if you didn’t always do it before you were pregnant.
If you can you may want to try going for a swim or try bicycling. However, if you find that you are accident prone you may want to stay away from the bike. A bike accident is something that can easily happen, even when you’ve always road a bike. Swimming can help you relax and stay cool. Take a dip in the pool near you, they may even have a swim class for pregnant women in your area. This would be a great way to meet other moms.
Whenever you are doing exercises, make sure you aren’t overdoing it. If you believe you could be stop immediately and take a break. You never want to do anything that’ll harm the pregnancy.
Plus when you are tired and just feeling a little blue, just by exercising you actually increase your energy.
Here are a few quick things you can do to stay fit during pregnancy, without really having to break out a sweat. I’m sure by now you’ve heard of yoga, this is a very good thing for you to practice, especially if you haven’t always been in the best of shape. Not to worry, there are beginning levels here, you don’t have to jump into the human pretzel right away. Try purchasing a set of small weights that you can use throughout the house, like hand weights or wrist weights that can use while walking. Instead of just laying on the couch while you rest you can be lifting small weights.
Get a chair and try doing a couple crunches, 5 to 10 in the beginning to make sure you don’t pull anything. Don’t worry you can always add to it as the weeks go on.
Try running, walking or jogging outside. Not only will this boost up your energy but it’ll also help get your spirits up, especially if you’ve been inside all day. Remember, if you are going for a walk to always bring a drink with you. You don’t want to dehydrate out there. Always make sure that you are wearing comfortable shoes, before you leave the house. If you didn’t always run, ask your doctor if you can. Sometimes a doctor may suggest you walk around the block at first and increase it from there, if you didn’t always do it before you were pregnant.
If you can you may want to try going for a swim or try bicycling. However, if you find that you are accident prone you may want to stay away from the bike. A bike accident is something that can easily happen, even when you’ve always road a bike. Swimming can help you relax and stay cool. Take a dip in the pool near you, they may even have a swim class for pregnant women in your area. This would be a great way to meet other moms.
Whenever you are doing exercises, make sure you aren’t overdoing it. If you believe you could be stop immediately and take a break. You never want to do anything that’ll harm the pregnancy.
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