How about doing exercise during pregnancy?

Why do we workout? To stay fit, active and immune against ailments. But some people have a common belief that they cannot stretch their body during pregnancy. It’s not true though. Working out always helps your body in any case, it’s just that the set of exercises differs according to situations. Pregnant ladies are asked to stick to bed and just ask for whatever they need. Due to this they get used to it and may find it difficult to come back to their normal form after giving birth to their child. It is very necessary for the body to be in motion.  

Exercises come with a nice package of benefits for you and your baby. But you can consume those benefits only if you continue to exercise throughout your pregnancy. Usually, only 5 to 10 percent of pregnant ladies exercise during pregnancy. Some couple of exercises is perfectly safe for both mother and her baby. Pregnant ladies should be given motivation to exercise more often throughout their pregnancy period. 

You don’t have to exercise rigorously being pregnant. Exercises are not hard to perform and the strength required is specific. You can train at a gym or with a personal trainer but make sure they are experienced enough with pregnant ladies. In fact you can search videos online and try it by yourself.

Some of the common benefits explained in brief:

Exercises reduce your stress and spike your energy levels. It helps you in lifting your body weight more efficiently. Your body gets prepared enough to meet the demands of labour. You will not get into pregnancy sickness and will be immune against other ailments. It also prepares your body for breast feeding and improves blood supply in your body and the baby’s too. Usually women gain weight after pregnancy but if you are regularly exercising, then you won’t get extra weight gains. You will also get into your normal body shape early. Exercises boost up recovery process; hence you will recover fast after giving birth, letting you get in with the daily routine as earlier. 

In case of any problem related to pregnancy you can consult to Dr. Ruby Sehra, a highly experienced and bona fide renowned gynecologist in Delhi.