What kind of exercise is suitable for pregnant women?

We should exercise more in our daily lives to enhance our body's resistance and avoid getting sick easily. However, the exercise for pregnant women is different from that for ordinary people. Pregnant women cannot do extensive exercise to avoid adverse effects on the fetus, but they cannot not exercise, as that will also affect the health of the fetus. So what exercises are suitable for pregnant women? Let me introduce them to you below.

1. Pregnant women are suitable for participating in fitness programs

1. Aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling and swimming: Aerobic exercise has a certain intensity and needs to last for a certain period of time without excessive consumption of oxygen. Aerobic exercise during pregnancy can strengthen cardiopulmonary function and promote the body's oxygen absorption, so it has direct benefits for pregnant women and fetuses. In addition, it can enhance blood circulation, increase muscle strength, eliminate back pain, waist pain, increase physical endurance and prepare for childbirth; it also regulates blood pressure, blood sugar, and controls excessive weight gain.

2. Kegel training: This is a type of exercise whose main form of exercise is completed by voluntarily contracting the pelvic floor muscles (groups). This exercise can strengthen the lower uterine support muscles, vaginal sphincter, and urethral sphincter. Persisting in doing this exercise will be beneficial to the lifelong health of women's reproductive and urinary systems. This exercise is beneficial to adult women at any stage, and it can be done anytime and anywhere.

3. Other strength training, yoga, Pilates, etc.: It is best to consult professionals in this type of sports to design an effective and safe training plan.

2. Precautions for fitness during pregnancy

1. You must first obtain permission from your obstetrician and gynecologist: Based on the results of your early pregnancy examination, your doctor can determine whether you are a high-risk pregnant woman and are not suitable for participating in any non-routine sports;

2. When exercising during pregnancy, you should also pay attention to wearing loose clothes and flat shoes that fit your feet;

3. Keep warm to avoid catching a cold. After exercise, it is advisable to take a shower instead of soaking in a tub. When washing your hair, if it is inconvenient for you to do it yourself, you can ask someone to help you wash it, but you should use the posture of tilting your head forward to rinse your head;

4. Avoid excessive fatigue and do not make large vibrations or rapid movements;

5. Avoid overstretching joints, especially in the late pregnancy, as progesterone can loosen the joints of pregnant women's bodies, and overstretching can cause damage;

6. Replenish water in time. Pay attention to replenishing the energy consumed by exercise. Both mother and baby need sufficient energy and nutrition.

The above summarizes the question of what exercises are suitable for pregnant women from various aspects. I believe everyone has certain ideas. In daily life, pregnant women should always pay attention to their physical condition, as their physical condition also reflects the physical condition of the fetus. You should also have a certain plan for your diet and exercise. Don't just eat and don't move, and don't do too much strenuous exercise.