Excercise while pregnant?

Question

Is it safe to exercise while pregnant? And up to what stage of my pregnancy should I stop?

Answer 1

exercise is good for you during pregnancy and will help with the delivery. There are specialized classes for pregnant women. I went to a prenatal aqua fit during my first pregnancy.

Answer 2

Exercising regularly is beneficial because it helps build your bones and muscles, increases your energy level, and keeps you healthy. Exercise during pregnancy has the added benefit of helping you look and feel your best at a time when you're experiencing many changes in your body.
Read the following information from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and learn how pregnancy affects your ability to exercise and how exercising during pregnancy can benefit you.
Many of the physical changes caused by pregnancy affect your ability to exercise:
You can read more of this article at:
http://ww5.americanbaby.com/ab/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/ab/story/data/2124.xml&catref=AB68


Exercise Limitations and Warning Signs During Pregnancy
How much can you safely exercise, and when should you stop?
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, pregnant women with any of the following conditions should not exercise without their doctor's permission:

High blood pressure
Heart disease
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Early contractions, or a history of early contractions
Vaginal bleeding
Premature rupture of membranes

If you suddenly experience any of the following while exercising, stop immediately and notify your doctor:
Onset of pain anywhere in your body
Vaginal bleeding or heavy discharge
Dizziness or faintness
Increased and pronounced shortness of breath
Rapid heartbeat (your heart rate should be no more than 140 beats per minute)

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Answer 3

It is both safe and really good for you. General advise is that you should continue to exercises at a level that you are used to, don't take on new and strenuous exercise regimes and make sure you drink lots of water and rest regularly. The best forms of gentle exercises are swimming, yoga, walking and gentle gym sessions. People like Paula Radcliff still do lots of running whilst pregnant because that is what is normal for her, I have also got a friend who rode her horse up to 36 weeks, but I wouldn't suggest these type of activities if you do not regularly do them...............Just take it easy and use common sense but do do exercise you will need to be fit to have an active labour and less complicated delivery. Loads of Luck XXX

Answer 4

Hi I would continue to exercise as long as you feel comfortable. Don't do any weight training, horse riding or skiing, they are too dangerous- got a factsheet from my midwife which was really good. I enjoyed swimming & the treadmill until about 3 weeks before my son was born, but I hated the exercise bike because I had piles!! take care and good luck with your baby, lovely! :)

Answer 5

It's totally safe. My doc told me that walking & swimming are best, but I've read that tennis is ok too. It can depend on how active you were before you got pregnant though & also on what you're body can handle. Some women can exercise up until they go into labor.

Answer 6

Exercise is ok while you are pregnant just dont over do it take it at a slower pace but what you are doing is great and will help you regain your figure you can exercise up until you go into labour

Answer 7

Not only is it safe but it is good for you. However, dont start doing anything new. Keep to your usual routine. Swimming is the best thing you can do. In later pregnancy it takes the weight off your joints, it makes them supple and it gives you loads of stamina for the mamoth job ahead!!! You can swim right up until you go into labour. however, if your waters break dont swim as you are vunerable to infection.

Answer 8

Yes gentle exercise is good in pregnancy, but why don’t you just sit in front of the television with a cup of tea and a nice big bar of chocolate instead ok so its not as healthy but I always felt better doing that than the dreaded E word!!

Answer 9

as long as you've been exercising before falling pregnant u just need to be more carefull and dont get over heated and drink plenty of fluids but if you havent then brisk walking is your best bet or swimming

Answer 10

If you do gentle exercise all through your pregnancy they reckon it will make your labour easier. Good luck