The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy

The benefits of exercise DURING Pregnancy

• Reduced physiological symptoms due to hormonal changes and blood volume changes

• Stabilize and support the joints which have become more unstable due to increased production of hormone relaxin

• Maintain healthy weight gain throughout the pregnancy

• Decreased chance of diabetic conditions

• Improved growth rate of the placenta

• Additive effect of increased oxygen uptake and increased blood volume will provide the growing fetus with increased amounts of nutrients

• Weight bearing exercise will stimulate calcium absorption, bone density, and maintain strength to support the additional weight

• Maintain positive self image and healthy mind set during physical changes

• Teach, maintain, and support postural changes and proper body alignment

• Condition and strength pelvic floor muscles for labor and delivery, Do Kegels!
  

• Maintain abdominal strength and endurance for labor and recovery

If you need help with your pregnancy exercise routine contact Fitness4Baby or an Orange County Personal Trainer in your area.

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