Physical activity and fitness before and during pregnancy provide additional health benefits to the mother as well as the baby and aids in easy delivery.
How Exercises can help with Safe Delivery and Fit Motherhood
Every pregnant woman should be aware about the basic needs of her body during the time of pregnancy. Proactive physical therapist consult is a must for healthy pregnancy.
Every pregnant woman should be aware about the basic needs of her body during the time of pregnancy. Proactive physical therapist consult is a must for healthy pregnancy.
‘Regular physical activity may reduce the risk of having a cesarean delivery. Physical activity and fitness during pregnancy provide additional health benefits to the mother and the unborn child.’
Women reporting to have high physical activity level (>35 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/day) in late pregnancy had a reduced risk of having an acute cesarean section compared with those with the lowest physical activity level. The Norwegian Fit for Delivery study included 303 pregnant women who participated in dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercise classes and 303 who received standard care.
"The association between physical activity level and mode of delivery might help motivate more women to engage in regular physical activity before and during pregnancy, which in turn will give additional health benefits for the women and their babies," said lead author Dr. Birgitte Sanda, of the University of Agder, in Norway.
Top 10 Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a period marked with anxieties, worries and unanswered questions. Exercising during pregnancy is not only healthy, it can also be fun and rewarding.
Pregnancy is a period marked with anxieties, worries and unanswered questions. Exercising during pregnancy is not only healthy, it can also be fun and rewarding.
Exercises, Massages and Relaxing Techniques for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy exercises are instrumental in carving a healthy pregnancy journey. Pregnancy massages can aid in relaxation and reduce discomfort.
Pregnancy exercises are instrumental in carving a healthy pregnancy journey. Pregnancy massages can aid in relaxation and reduce discomfort.
Lower Risk of Gestational Diabetes with Pre-pregnancy Fitness
Gestational diabetes can be prevented with high levels of physical activity and fitness routine before pregnancy, which also brings down the risk of type 2 diabetes after delivery.
Gestational diabetes can be prevented with high levels of physical activity and fitness routine before pregnancy, which also brings down the risk of type 2 diabetes after delivery.
