What exercises are safe to do during pregnancy?

Answer 1

Anything you did before you got pregnant is fine in the first months Now is not the time to learn to horseback ride. Walking, swimming, bike riding....just be very careful not to fall.

Answer 2

Talk to your doctor. But generally anything you did on a regular basis, exercise-wise, before you got pregnant is still OK.

Myself, I played indoor soccer during both pregnancies until my sixth month. (I could have played after that, I suppose, but I was a) trying to avoid blows to the abdomen; b) short of breath; and c) worried about blowing out an ankle.)

I also commuted to and from work via bicycle all through my pregnancies.

And I did yoga.

And I walked, and did all kinds of chores outside.

You might have to modify some of your routines. (Eventually, I had to ride my bike on a different route--there's a BIG hill, and it was taking me FOREVER to get up it by the ninth month! And I had to raise my handlebars, etc.) But you'll find something that works for you. And exercising during pregnancy makes everything that happens after a little easier. :)

Answer 3

That depends greatly on your health and past history. This is something your doctor needs to answer. I see women at the gym all the time who are doing pretty much everything - but my gym requires a doctor's release and specific instructions before you are allowed to exercise while pregnant. I would not rely on advice posted here. This is a medical decision. I do know if you can exercise your labor and delivery will go more smoothly and you will feel better overall. Good luck!

Answer 4

No one — not your doctor, midwife, or even your mother — can reliably predict how your labor will progress. Fortunately, there are a few exercises you can do now to help prepare your body for what's to come.

KEGELS

Kegel exercises are small internal contractions of the pelvic floor muscles that support your urethra, bladder, uterus, and rectum. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles improves circulation to your rectal and vaginal area, helping to keep hemorrhoids at bay and speeding healing after an episiotomy or tear, if you have one during childbirth. There's even some evidence suggesting that strong pelvic floor muscles may shorten the pushing stage of labor.

You can do Kegels anywhere — sitting at your computer, watching TV, even standing in line at the supermarket. Here's how:
-Tighten the muscles around your vagina as if trying to interrupt the flow of urine when going to the bathroom.
-Hold for a count of four, then release. Repeat ten times. Try to work up to three or four sets about three times a day.

PELVIC TIT OR ANGRY CAT

This variation of the pelvic tilt, done on all fours, strengthens the abdominal muscles and eases back pain during pregnancy and labor.
-Get down on your hands and knees, arms shoulder-width apart and knees hip-width apart, keeping your arms straight but not locking the elbows.
-As you breathe in, tighten your abdominal muscles and tuck your buttocks under and round your back.
-Relax your back into a neutral position as you breathe out.
-Repeat at your own pace, following the rhythm of your breath.

SQUAT

It may not be the most elegant position, but squatting is a time-honored way of preparing for and giving birth. This exercise strengthens your thighs and helps open your pelvis.

• Stand facing the back of a chair with your feet slightly more than hip-width apart, toes pointed outward. Hold the back of the chair for support.
• Contract your abdominal muscles, lift your chest, and relax your shoulders. Then lower your tailbone toward the floor as though you were sitting down on a chair. Find your balance — most of your weight should be toward your heels.
• Take a deep breath in and then exhale, pushing into your legs to rise to a standing position.

TAILOR OR COBBLER POSE

This position can help open your pelvis and loosen your hip joints in preparation for birth. It can also improve your posture and ease tension in your lower back.

• Sit up straight against a wall with the soles of your feet touching each other (sit on a folded towel if that's more comfortable for you).
• Gently press your knees down and away from each other, but don't force them.
• Stay in this position for as long as you're comfortable.

Remember to start slowly and work at your own level for each exercise.


Good luck! =P

Answer 5

SEX, water exercises (pool), stretches, meditation, take a look at the library or on line, they even sell special work our cd's at borders, i think they even have yoga. You'd be sur. w/all the workouts you can do during pregnancy. Have fun and don't over do it.

Answer 6

Water exercising is outstanding for the time of being pregnant. in case you're very obese that's obtainable to have a healthy being pregnant and earnings no weight. it is likewise obtainable to shed weight for the time of. merely as long as you're being healthy and the infant is getting acceptable foodstuff. be helpful to ask your physician because of the fact he/she will have the terrific suggestion for you.

Answer 7

maybe a little aerobics or dancing not till you get out of breath but a little workout wont hurt. you can pretty much do anything that you would normally do if it doesn't physically hurt you. i rode horses till i was due with my first. nearly everyday! stretch alot too.

Answer 8

I took a yoga class for pregnant woman it was great they have excercise DVD's for pregnant women,too. Walking is good as well.

Answer 9

Re-creating the conception

Answer 10

ask your doctor he should be able to give you a print out on exercises you can do while your pregnant mine did