Sport pregnant woman

The benefits and risks of sports during pregnancy for pregnant women

A survey carried out in several maternity hospitals in Gironde showed that 8 out of 10 women saw as beneficial the practice of sports activity during pregnancy. Yet, a majority of pregnant women admit to being little informed by their doctor. If the practice of a sports activity is not always incompatible with pregnancy, and a minimum of physical exercise is necessary or even beneficial, pregnant sports must be practiced reasonably. The whole thing is to follow some rules and know what activities to practice. Thus, you can keep fit during your 9 months of pregnancy, especially by limiting your weight gain. What physical activity is preferred during pregnancy? Which sport to spread? The point now.

Health Benefits of Pregnant Women During Pregnancy

Practicing a sport when you are pregnant allows:

 1-maintain the abdominal musculature;

 2-Improve blood circulation;

 3-improve psychological well-being;

 4-to facilitate the work of the childbirth by increasing the respiratory performances.

 In addition, women who continue to play sports during pregnancy are less likely to give birth by caesarean section.

Sports pregnant woman and pregnancy:

4 essential rules It is necessary to follow four essential rules before considering any practice of pregnant physical activity:

 1-The chosen physical activity should not be too violent. If you are not used to playing sports, this is not the time to start running 1 hour a day!

 2-You must not present a contraindication or any particular medical problem.

 3-You must have the agreement of your doctor.

 4-The practice of different sports activities will depend on the level of advancement of your pregnancy: If you are only in the first quarter, you can continue a normal activity. Beyond this period, you will need to be more careful.

 For pregnant women who do not practice sport or physical activity, pregnancy and sports is, against all odds, the perfect time to start, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In a report titled New Guidelines for Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise and released in 2003, it is stated that "pregnancy and sport are recognized as a unique time to change their behavior, Is seen more as an opportunity to remain cloistered. It is currently recognized that habits taken during pregnancy can affect a woman's health for the rest of her life. "

For women who are already athletic, the maintenance of a "reasonable" physical activity, that is to say without seeking the maximum effort, will also be beneficial. We have selected for you the best of the explanatory videos, combining yoga exercises and practical and effective prenatal pilates to improve your flexibility and physical agility.

Take care of yourself and your baby with these exercises are essential for pregnant women who are concerned about their health and the health of your baby. This application includes: Videos with prenatal exercises adapted to each week of gestation. Health boards and nutrition during pregnancy. Download the Pregnancy Exercise application free of charge for your smartphone and tablet and take care of your health and the health of your baby during your pregnancy.