Benefits of walking during late pregnancy

In the late pregnancy, the mother's belly is already very big, and the weight gain at this time will bring a great burden to the pregnant mother. However, if you do not exercise in the late stages of pregnancy, it will cause some difficulties in delivery. So many pregnant mothers choose to take a walk. Taking a walk regularly can not only exercise the pregnant woman's body, but also speed up the baby's head entering the pelvis and speed up the delivery process.

Walking is a slow exercise that can improve the cardiovascular system of pregnant women and help the fetus. In short, there are many benefits of walking for pregnant women. Let’s take a look.

1. It can improve the blood supply to the placenta, which is beneficial to the health of pregnant women and fetuses.

2. When pregnant women take a walk, they should take 60-80 steps per minute, and each walk should last about 30 minutes at a time. The walk should be neither too fast nor too slow. While taking a walk, you can do activities such as wiping your hands, bathing your eyes, nose, and face to enhance the fitness effect.

3. For pregnant women, walking is one of the best ways to exercise the cardiovascular system because it keeps you healthy without causing harm to your knees and ankles. You can continue walking throughout the nine months of pregnancy because it is completely safe and it is also very easy to start now if you haven't tried it before pregnancy.

4. Pregnant women can relax their nerves, eliminate brain fatigue, stabilize emotions and keep themselves in a good mood by taking regular walks.

Pregnant women need to pay attention to walking

In addition to exercise, pregnant women also need to pay attention to some issues when taking a walk. Such questions can help pregnant women exercise better.

Especially in the late pregnancy, walking can help the fetus descend into the pelvis, relax the pelvic ligaments, and prepare for delivery; rhythmic walking can strengthen the activity of the leg muscles, abdominal wall muscles, and myocardium; the best time for walking is in the early morning and evening. You can also arrange appropriate time according to your work and life situation. It is best to ask your husband to accompany you when taking a walk, which can increase communication between couples and cultivate the husband's feelings for the fetus. When walking, wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes.