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Unfortunately, most pregnant women are scared to exercise because they think they can harm the foetus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Exercising when you are pregnant is actually good for you and your baby, but you should pay attention to what kind of exercise you do.<\/p>\n

Exercise can reduce high blood pressure, lower your risk of gestational diabetes, control hormones and help you to prepare for labour.<\/p>\n

But before you start your fitness programme, you should definitely talk to your doctor about exercising during pregnancy and find out all the necessary information and recommendations.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of some great reasons to exercise when you are pregnant.<\/p>\n

Strengthens your body and mind<\/h3>\n

When you exercise, you strengthen your mind and body and prepare your body for labour. A few studies have shown that exercise during pregnancy can reduce the time of labour and delivery.<\/p>\n

You may have speedy delivery and even speedy recovery, thanks to staying fit during pregnancy. So if your doctor has recommended that you exercise, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n

Boosts your baby\u2019s brain activity<\/h3>\n

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Montreal in 2013 showed that 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week enhances your baby\u2019s brain power. Before this study, people only knew that exercise could increase their brain activity, not their baby\u2019s brain. I think this is a critical reason to exercise while pregnant.<\/p>\n

Better sleep<\/h3>\n

If you have trouble sleeping during pregnancy, especially in the last three months, exercise may help you. Don\u2019t worry, most pregnant women have sleep problems at some point, not only you. If you find yourself tossing and turning through the night, talk to your doctor and consider exercising every day.<\/p>\n

Relieves back pain<\/h3>\n

Back pain during pregnancy is actually a common complaint of almost all pregnant women. There are several things you can do to treat this pain, and exercise is one of them.<\/p>\n

By working out during your pregnancy, you can reduce back pain or even eliminate it. To strengthen your core, you can only do the plank. Don\u2019t lie on your back when you exercise, as this lowers blood flow to your baby.<\/p>\n

Reduce your risk of gestational diabetes<\/h3>\n

Exercising during pregnancy can also reduce your risk of gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs when you have a lot of sugar in your blood. To avoid this, make sure you eat healthy and work out on a regular basis. Sure, there are no definite guarantees, since gestational diabetes may be as a result of a genetic factor. However, you can still lower your risk by keeping your weight under control, exercising and eating only healthy foods.<\/p>\n

Helps to get back to your pre-pregnancy body faster<\/h3>\n

Sometimes it can be extremely difficult to get back in your pre-pregnancy body, but if you work out regularly you can watch the number of pounds you gain so that it\u2019s in a healthy range, typically 20 to 40 pounds. So, if you exercise during your pregnancy, you might get back to your pre-pregnancy weight much faster.<\/p>\n

Balances your hormones<\/h3>\n

Since your hormones change during pregnancy, don\u2019t be surprised if you notice that your emotions are down one moment and up the next. To reduce your mood swings, try exercising regularly. Exercise can help to balance your hormones, as well as boost your confidence.<\/p>\n

As you can see, exercise isn\u2019t bad for a pregnant woman. Just follow your doctor\u2019s guidelines, listen to your body and enjoy moderate exercises. And don\u2019t forget to drink enough water to stay hydrated. Do you work out when you are pregnant?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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