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Staying active during pregnancy has more than one benefit. For starters, it helps in ensuring a comfortable child birth. It also makes your body stronger and more prepared for the weight gain that is pertinent with pregnancy. It can keep gestational diabetics at bay. Being active can also make you more happy and energetic. And what’s more, it acts as a catalyst for weight loss once the baby is out! If that doesn’t sell this idea to you, we do not know what will!?
First step to being active is to talk to your doctor. Ask if you can remain active safely during the three trimesters and ask specifically if you have to stick to low-impact workouts or can try few medium- to high-impact ones. If you have certain pregnancy conditions (e.g.: Placenta Previa) then your doctor might ask you to take bed rest and not be very active. So it is important to get your doctor’s option first. Once you have the green signal from there, here are few things you can do:
While all these tips are great to follow, you need to ensure you do not overdo anything. You should also avoid high risk activities like ones that involve lying on your back (leg raises) or the ones which increases your chances of falling (like skipping, or running up and down stairs).
Be active, be safe.
Happy pregnancy.
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