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The benefits of exercise during pregnancy

5/8/2016

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I am seeing an increase of ante-natal clients in my classes and on my courses, so I thought I would write a blog especially for them.

When you find out you are pregnant your life changes, you are now especially aware of the miracle inside and your responsibilities.  You want to ensure that you are as healthy as can be and that the baby gets the best start in life.  It is therefore important to eat well, keep hydrated and exercise.

It can be difficult to find ante-natal classes on a day and at a time to suit your schedule.  Therefore, look at other options and activities that are accessible and accommodating for pregnancy.  It is important your teacher is trained and qualified, teaching ante and post-natal women is a specialist field.  Qualified instructors may accept ante-natal women on an occasional basis, if the class is suitable, however, for specialist classes additional training and a specific qualification is required. 

Book in advance so the teacher has time to prepare the lesson.  Your teacher will want to know how many weeks you are and a contact number in case of an emergency.

There are many benefits to exercise during pregnancy, and some more so than others.  Before you start exercising, check with your midwife or health care practitioner.  It is important you and your baby are not at risk.  When you receive the ‘go ahead’ you can introduce or continue with some gentle/moderate exercise throughout your pregnancy. 

Avoid high intensity exercise sessions and look for activities appropriate and accommodating to your changing body.  This can be walking, swimming, a gentle/moderate aerobics class (Exercise to Music), yoga and Pilates.  I was teaching aerobics the night before I gave birth to my second child!

The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are:
  • Maintaining your fitness so you are able to continue with normal everyday life as your body changes and to prepare you for the birth of your baby.
  • Improving your posture to help prevent back ache and lower back pain caused by pregnancy.
  • Help strengthen abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.  Active and strong muscles will cope with the changes to your body during pregnancy and aid recovery after the birth of your baby.
  • Improve your circulation.  This may help decrease the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.
  • Keep everything moving!  Help prevent constipation, varicose veins, blood clots, leg cramps and swelling of legs and feet.
  • It may improve your sleep and help you relax, resulting in less stress, anxiety and fatigue.
  • It will help prevent excessive weight gain improving self-image and self-confidence.
  • It may teach you breathing techniques you can use during labour.

If you are pregnant, have received the ‘go ahead’ and are interested in trying a Yoga or Pilates class in Hornchurch or the surrounding area, contact me to discuss further.  If you are not local, I hope you find this blog useful and a class that is right for you.

Pauline Ward
Business Owner and Fitness Professional

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5 Comments
yoga ttc Rishikesh link
25/3/2017 05:58:47

very nice information

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Garcinia Clean link
25/6/2017 05:17:18

There's a lot of benefits while your pregnant and doing some helpful exercise for you and your baby. These are some good tips that you might need when you're on labor. Always remember to be calm and active when it comes to giving birth. Because it is one good thing for you and your baby that you won't be in any harm.

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Garcinia Clean link
23/2/2018 13:03:36

Hi! So basically im writing this from a male perspective, but when i did exercises with my wife, i loved it! As well as it benefiting her (the main priority) I felt the benefits too. I felt so much better in my self ha!

Just thought id share this! I would of thought about coming back and mentioning it if i didnt.

Just my 2 pence :)

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Kamrun Nahar link
13/11/2019 07:02:18

Hello Pauline Ward ,your concept such very helpful for every pregnancy women . You said that " When you receive the ‘go ahead’ you can introduce or continue with some gentle/moderate exercise throughout your pregnancy".Such a great inspiration for pregnancy women.

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Gerald link
29/12/2020 14:06:42

Thanks for sharing thiis

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