Placenta Previa: A condition in which the placenta covers the opening of the uterus. Preeclampsia: A disorder that can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth in which there is high blood pressure and other signs of organ injury. These signs include an abnormal amount of protein in the urine, a low number of platelets, abnormal kidney or liver function, pain over the upper abdomen, fluid in the lungs, or a severe headache or changes in vision.
Uterus: A muscular organ in the female pelvis. During pregnancy, this organ holds and nourishes the fetus. Copyright by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. All rights reserved. Read copyright and permissions information. This information is designed as an educational aid for the public. It offers current information and opinions related to women's health. It is not intended as a statement of the standard of care.
It does not explain all of the proper treatments or methods of care. It is not a substitute for the advice of a physician. Women with the following conditions or pregnancy complications should not exercise during pregnancy: Certain types of heart and lung diseases cerclage Being pregnant with twins or triplets or more with risk factors for preterm labor Placenta previa after 26 weeks of pregnancy Preterm labor or ruptured membranes your water has broken during this pregnancy regular physical activity Preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure Severe anemia.
Regular exercise during pregnancy benefits you and your fetus in these key ways: Reduces back pain Eases constipation May decrease your risk of gestational diabetes , preeclampsia, and cesarean delivery Promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy Improves your overall general fitness and strengthens your heart and blood vessels Helps you to lose the baby weight after your baby is born. It is important to choose exercises that take these changes into account: Joints—The hormones made during pregnancy cause the ligaments that support your joints to become relaxed.
There are a few precautions that pregnant women should keep in mind during exercise: Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout. Experts agree these exercises are safest for pregnant women: Walking—Brisk walking gives a total body workout and is easy on the joints and muscles. If you have any of them, stop and call your obstetrician: Bleeding from the vagina Feeling dizzy or faint Shortness of breath before starting exercise Chest pain Headache Muscle weakness Calf pain or swelling Regular, painful contractions of the uterus Fluid gushing or leaking from the vagina.
Gestational Diabetes: Diabetes that starts during pregnancy. Obstetrician: A doctor who cares for women during pregnancy and their labor. Oxygen: An element that we breathe in to sustain life. Preterm: Less than 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Article continues below Advertisement. If you participated in a regular exercise activity prior to becoming pregnant, it is probably fine to continue to participate during your pregnancy.
There are many exercises that are safe to do during your pregnancy, but it is important not to overdo it and to use caution. The American Pregnancy Association would have cautioned against this because of the vulnerability of impact with another player, the ground, or parts of the surrounding court area. However, it is important to highlight a key truth in the counsel her healthcare provider gave. Your baby is surrounded by fluid in the amniotic sac, which is nestled inside the uterus, which is surrounded by the organs, muscles and your physical body.
This actually creates a rather safe environment for your developing baby. However, even with this protection, it is recommended you avoid high-impact exercise. You may want to include these basic guidelines in planning exercise during pregnancy:. Please see this article for more information on exercise guidelines. Before you begin exercising, remember it is important to talk to your health care provider. If you typically get little or no activity, walking is a great exercise to start with.
It is also easy to fit into a busy schedule. Squatting during labor may help open your pelvic outlet to help your baby descend, so practice squatting during pregnancy. To do a squat, stand with feet shoulder width apart and slowly lower into a squat position. Hold the squat for 10 to 30 seconds; you can rest your hands on your knees.
Then slowly stand back up, pushing up from your knees with your arms, if you need to. Repeat this 5 times working up to more. Pelvic tilts strengthen the muscles in your abdomen and help alleviate back pain during pregnancy and labor.
To do pelvic tilts get on your hands and knees. Tilt your hips forward and pull your abdomen in. A person who is unaccustomed to taking walks could begin by taking a few minute walks every week. During the first trimester, people can gradually build up to taking minute walks three to five times per week, if they choose. People who are accustomed to running can gradually transition from walking to jogging during the first trimester, as long as they use a flat, even surface.
Anyone who is taking prolonged walks or jogs should be sure to wear supportive footwear that fits correctly. Swimming and water aerobics are low impact exercises that can help keep the body toned and do not present a risk of falling. If a person is accustomed to swimming or doing water aerobics, their usual routine will often be safe during the first trimester of pregnancy. If a person is new to swimming, they may want to start by taking two or three minute classes each week. Once they become more confident, they could go for minute sessions a few times per week or as often as feels comfortable for them.
Doing yoga allows people to gently stretch and strengthen their body. It also encourages mindfulness skills that can be very helpful during labor, such as controlled breathing and meditation.
Many yoga studios offer classes for pregnant people. People who are new to yoga could try to attend one minute session per week. People who are accustomed to doing yoga can often continue with their usual routine during early pregnancy.
A person may want to ask a doctor if there are any specific movements, such as lying on the back, that they should avoid. Pilates can improve core strength and balance, which may reduce the risk of falling. It can also help ease lower back pain associated with weight gain, especially in the front of the body.
People who are new to Pilates could start gradually by doing a few sessions per week, each lasting 5—10 minutes. They can then work their way toward attending sessions lasting 30—60 minutes. Pregnant people who are accustomed to Pilates can often maintain their usual routine during the first trimester. Again, a person may want to ask a doctor if there are any specific movements that they should avoid. During the first trimester of pregnancy, it is generally safe to do some moderate weightlifting.
Using free weights and weight machines can help a person manage their weight and improve their overall strength. British Columbia Specific Information If you have any questions or concerns about pregnancy, labour and baby care speak with your health care provider or contact HealthLink BC at to speak with a registered nurse anytime of the day or night, any day of the year, or a pharmacist from p.
Top of the page. Topic Overview Exercise is good for healthy pregnant women who are receiving prenatal care. Early pregnancy In the early stages of pregnancy, some women can continue their pre-pregnancy exercise routines including running, aerobics, biking, roller-skating, skiing, weight lifting, or other physically strenuous activities.
References Citations Davies GA, et al. Exercise in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada , 25 6 : — Practice paper: Nutrition and lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy outcome. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , 7 : Accessed November 16, Top of the page Next Section: Related Information.
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