May 3, 2012

Health Benefits of Exercise For Pregnant Women

Health Benefits of Exercise For Pregnant WomenIn principle, pregnant women require special attention in terms of physical and mental. Physically, pregnant women need a healthy diet, rich in vitamins and minerals essential for fetal growth and development, while preserving the mother-body fitness. Mentally, mental health condition is good, and do not stress, will help the process of pregnancy to be fun.
Talk about physical fitness, exercise helps expectant mothers in many ways. Even with a simple exercise, like stretching, toning, and aerobics. There have been many who explains that exercise is good for pregnant women.
Every pregnant woman should keep doing physical activity during pregnancy to keep the body fit and healthy. Not only that, exercise during pregnancy can also help simplify the process of childbirth.
"With exercise, blood supply, mood, and vitality of a person would be better. Thus, the supply of blood flow to the baby better and the possibility for the occurrence of a contraction is expected to be more on time, "said dr. Bagazi Sp.OG UF, UB obstetrician Women and Children Hospital on Saturday (04/29/2012).
According Bagazi, type of exercise for pregnant women is in principle should not be a high impact and use the back and joints that are too strong, such as tennis, horseback riding, diving and hiking. Type of exercise that is recommended and safe for pregnant women is a leisurely stroll, bike, swimming and aerobics.
"Because with this sport, better blood circulation and there is no loading on the support-support agencies such as the knee, ankle, spine, which can cause pain," he explained.
Furthermore Bagazi says exercise on pregnant women (pregnant women) can be done every day for 30 minutes or 5 times a week.But he stressed, exercise during pregnancy is not allowed for those who are beginners or have never done before exercise during pregnancy.
To be safe, for pregnant women who are beginners, but want to exercise should start with a mild intensity. Start slowly with a duration of five minutes each week and then added 5 minutes each week until 30 minutes.
"Exercise will be more easily done at the beginning of 24 weeks of gestation. While the last three months will be more difficult because of the body during pregnancy, "he said.

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