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Special Exercises for Pregnancy

July 9th, 2009

Women who exercise usually have a better pregnancy, in terms of being more comfortable physically and healthier for the duration of the pregnancy and afterwards. It can help you to manage all of those little things that come along with pregnancy, like nausea, weight gain, and stiff muscles. Exercise during pregnancy can help prepare you for labor and childbirth. Some exercises can help ease the pain during labor.  They can also help relieve backaches and other discomfort. Most forms of exercise are safe during pregnancy. The most comfortable exercises during pregnancy are those that do not require your body to bear extra weight.

Special Exercises for Pregnancy are following:

  • Walking is a great aerobic exercise to follow during pregnancy. If you were not active before getting pregnant, walking is a great way to start an exercise program.
  • Swimming is great for your body because it works so many muscles.  At the same time, it conditions the back and leg muscles gently. That is why it is believed to be the best exercise for pregnant women.
  • One exercise that can be done throughout pregnancy is the pelvic tilt, which strengthens abdominal muscles and reduces the arching of the lower back.
  • Kegels are the ultimate pregnancy exercise and they are so easy to do. Kegel exercises help to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which tend to loosen after labor. This can lead to incontinence and other complications. This muscle group is the one most engaged during labor. All you need to do is squeeze your pelvic muscles for a few minutes everyday.
  • Aerobics is a good way to keep your heart and lungs strong. There are even aerobics classes designed for pregnant women. Low-impact and water aerobics also are good exercise.

Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy

July 6th, 2009

Exercise is important for us to remain healthy and active. Exercise can make us feel better, look better. Exercise can do so much for our bodies, like boosting our energy, increasing our muscle tone, and helping us to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise during pregnancy is an important habit to get into. Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout your pregnancy can help you stay healthy and feel your best.

pregnancy-exerciseBenefits of Exercise during pregnancy are following:

  • Exercise during pregnancy can increase your sense of control and boost your energy level.
  • Exercising daily will help you sleep better by relieving the stress and anxiety.
  • Exercise during pregnancy can help prepare you for labor and childbirth by improving stamina and muscle strength.
  • Exercise makes you feel better by releasing endorphins; it also helps with emotional stress and potential depression. Read more »

Pregnancy Diet: How Much Fats To Intake?

December 2nd, 2008

Fats are essential nutrients in normal routine as well as during pregnancy. The excessive intake, however, is not so good. During pregnancy, as body requires more energy than normal routine, so does it need Fats. Fats are an important source of energy, and they help metabolize vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Since, fats supply a lot of calories, so excessive use is not good. Better is to limit the fat intake to no more than one-third of daily count. More intakes will result in unnecessary weight gain, and pregnancy may have complications.

A balanced amount of fats can be made out of any four of the following servings daily:

  • 2 ounces cheese
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup tuna salad
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 3 or 4 ounces lean meat
  • 1 egg or egg yolk
  • 1/2 small avocado
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Experts also suggest to intake more healthy fats, i.e. including olive, canola, and peanut oils etc during cooking. Avoid less desirable saturated fats, found in meat and dairy products, as well as palm and coconut oils.