There are many benefits of exercise for pregnant women and the list is quite extensive! Here’s even more motivation with 5 more reasons to be active during your pregnancy:
- Prenatal activity helps lower your heart rate, but more amazingly, studies show activity can positively affect your baby’s heart functions up to six years of age.
- Active mothers a less likely to suffer from gestational diabetes (1.8% vs 9.2%). (1)
- 1 in 3 moms in the U.S. are giving birth via cesarean and 38% of women who did not do pelvic floor exercises had a prolonged second stage of labor (a common reason c-sections are performed), inactive moms are twice as likely to need a cesarean. (2)
- Women who exercise regularly are 58% less likely to request pain medication. (3)
- Regular exercisers are 4 times less likely to have a C-section. (3)
Make yourself a priority and take care of yourself during pregnancy. Even if you can fit in a short workout, moving is key and can be very effective. To get started on your fitness journey, contact us.
References:
- “What is Gestational Diabetes?”. Accessed 6, July 2016. American Diabetes Association. http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/gestational/what-is-gestational-diabetes.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/
- “Pregnancy and Childbirth: The Effects on Pelvic Floor Muscles”. Accessed 6, July 2016. Nursing Times. https://www.nursingtimes.net/download?ac=1250955
- “Pregnancy and Exercise”. Accessed 6, July 2016. Maze Cord Blood. http://www.mazecordblood.com/blog/?cat=7
