What Should Be Considered While Exercising During Pregnancy?

Gynecology Obstetrics and IVF Specialist Assoc. Dr. Meryem Kurek Eken gave information about the subject. The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be to adapt to your changing body shape and weight gain. It will also help you cope with childbirth and get in shape after birth. Continue your normal daily physical activity or exercise (sports, jogging, yoga, dancing, or even going to the shops) as long as you feel comfortable. Exercise is not dangerous for your baby. There is some evidence that active women are less likely to have problems with later pregnancy and labor.

Exercise tips for pregnancy

Don't tire yourself. You may need to slow down as your pregnancy progresses or if your doctor recommends it. As a general rule, when exercising while pregnant sohbet you should be able to. If you're short of breath while talking, you're probably exercising too strenuously. If you were inactive before getting pregnant, don't suddenly start strenuous exercise. If you're starting an aerobic exercise program (such as running, swimming, cycling, or aerobics classes), tell the instructor you're pregnant and start with more than 3 minutes of continuous exercise 15 times a week. Gradually increase this to daily 30-minute sessions. Remember that exercise doesn't have to be strenuous to be beneficial.

Exercise tips while pregnant:

• You should always warm up before exercising and cool down afterward.
• Try to stay active every day – walking for 30 minutes every day is enough.
• Avoid strenuous exercise in hot weather.
• Drink plenty of water and other fluids.
• Swimming is extremely beneficial.

Exercises to avoid during pregnancy

• Do not lie on your back for long, especially after 16 weeks, because the weight of your lump puts pressure on the main blood vessel, bringing blood back to the heart, which can knock you out.
• Do not participate in contact sports where there is a risk of getting hit, such as kickboxing, judo or squash.
• Do not go scuba diving because the baby has no protection against decompression sickness and gas embolism (gas bubbles in the bloodstream).
• Do not exercise at altitudes above 2.500m above sea level – this is because you and your baby are at risk for altitude sickness.