Can pregnant women play badminton?

We often see pregnant women who are obese, have bulging bellies and have difficulty moving. If a pregnant woman plays badminton, it will be very dangerous, because playing badminton requires a series of activities such as jumping, running, raising hands, bending over, etc., and a pregnant woman has a baby in her belly, so it is not suitable for strenuous exercise and needs to rest. Let us take a detailed look at it below.

1. Pregnant women are not suitable for playing badminton and tennis

You must be careful during the first three months of pregnancy and it is best not to do strenuous exercise during this period. Pregnant women can exercise appropriately during the 3rd month to 28th week of pregnancy. In the later stages of pregnancy, that is, after 28 weeks, it is not suitable for pregnant women to exercise, because the fetus has grown very large at this time, and exercise may cause allergic uterine contractions, leading to premature birth and other problems.

2. For pregnant women, when choosing exercise between 3 months and 28 weeks of pregnancy, you should also pay attention to the type of exercise. It is best to do slow exercise, such as swimming, Tai Chi, walking, simple yoga, etc. Be sure to avoid intense abdominal exercises and avoid exercises that involve physical contact with other people. Do not engage in jumping or sprinting exercises, and avoid quick bursts of exercise such as badminton, tennis, etc. Horse riding or diving are not suitable for pregnant women; diving in particular can easily put pregnant women in a state of hypoxia, leading to fetal malformations.

3. Playing badminton is a sport that involves lifting walls, running, jumping and other movements. Pregnant women should not engage in this activity intensely. If they want to exercise, they should focus on walking and jogging.

4. During pregnancy, if the expectant mother engages in appropriate activities, it can not only regulate the function of the nervous system, but also promote blood circulation, which is helpful for the growth and development of the fetus. But expectant mothers must be careful not to do long-term or strenuous exercise.

5. Expectant mothers should try to choose light exercise such as walking and yoga. Vigorous exercise such as running, jumping, turning and rolling has high intensity and consumes a lot of physical energy, which can easily cause miscarriage. Expectant mothers should avoid taking any exercise.

6. Be sure to stay away from it. In daily life, expectant mothers should try to avoid some physical labor. First of all, be careful not to lift heavy objects or squat, stand, or bend over for a long time when doing housework. These heavy activities will compress the abdomen or cause excessive fatigue, leading to discomfort in the fetus and causing miscarriage or premature birth. In the later stages of pregnancy, the belly becomes noticeably larger, so expectant mothers must remember not to do heavy work to avoid unexpected situations.