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Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy

BrittG | Aug 21, 2008 | 0 | Posted in Group Forum

* If you are just starting an exercise program as a way of improving your health during your pregnancy, you should start very slowly and be careful not to over exert yourself.

* Listen to your body. Your body will naturally give you signals that it is time to reduce the level of exercise you perform.

* Never exercise to the point of exhaustion or breathlessness. This is a sign that your baby and your body cannot get the oxygen supply it needs.

* Wear comfortable exercise footwear that gives strong ankle and arch support.

* Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of fluids during exercise.

* Avoid exercise in extremely hot weather.

* Avoid rocky terrain or unstable ground when running or cycling. Your joints are more lax in pregnancy and ankle sprains and other injuries may occur.

* Contact sports should be avoided during pregnancy.

* Weight training should emphasize improving tone, especially in the upper body and abdominal area. Avoid lifting weights above your head and using weights that strain the lower back muscles.

* During the second and third trimesters, avoid exercise that involves laying flat on your back, as this decreases blood flow to your womb.

* Include relaxation and stretching before and after your exercise program.

* Eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates.

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