So glad you got your period back to normal. I know that's a relief.
Exercise during pregnancy is usually good for both you and the baby! Here are the guidelines set out by the American Pregnancy Association:
--If you have been following a regular exercise program prior to your pregnancy, you should be able to maintain that program to some degree throughout your pregnancy. Exercise does not increase your risk for miscarriage.
--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 are performing.
--Never exercise to the point of exhaustion or breathlessness. This is a sign that your baby and your body cannot get the oxygen supply they need.
--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 lying flat on your back as this decreases blood flow to your womb.
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Empower,
So glad you got your period back to normal. I know that's a relief.
Exercise during pregnancy is usually good for both you and the baby! Here are the guidelines set out by the American Pregnancy Association:
--If you have been following a regular exercise program prior to your pregnancy, you should be able to maintain that program to some degree throughout your pregnancy. Exercise does not increase your risk for miscarriage.
--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 are performing.
--Never exercise to the point of exhaustion or breathlessness. This is a sign that your baby and your body cannot get the oxygen supply they need.
--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 lying flat on your back as this decreases blood flow to your womb.
Does that help? Here's the website:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/exerciseguidelines.html
Include relaxation and stretching before and after your exercise program.
Eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates.
May 18, 2010 - 9:11amThis Comment
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