Pregnancy Advice

THE BENEFITS OF PRENATAL EXERCISE FOR YOU AND BABY

2010-07-06

Benefits to you:
Improves daily energy levels and gives you more stamina to get through labour
Improves the efficiency of your circulation, which becomes more sluggish during pregnancy, ie swollen ankles, varicose veins, piles, constipation etc
Improves muscular strength and endurance making it easier to carry the increased weight and perform everyday tasks
Improves muscular balance to cope with progressive postural changes
Reduces aches and pains caused by poor posture
Controls additional weight gain
Increases feelings of well-being though exercise induced release of endorphins
Reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and improves sleep patterns
Enhances confidence and helps maintain a positive attitude towards labour
Increases body awareness to help you get through the challenge of labour and delivery and stay in control
Improves pregnancy outcome
Quicker postnatal recovery, after an uncomplicated delivery, and earlier return to fitness

Benefits to Baby:
Exercise early in pregnancy stimulates placental growth
Exercise in late pregnancy may improve placental function.
Babies from active mums tend to be leaner, with stronger muscles.
Sound and vibratory stimuli before birth may accelerate the development of baby’s brain.

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