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EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY

                      Everyone knows that exercise is very good for your health.  During pregnancy, exercise can have many
other benefits as well.  Normally, exercise should be light, especially during your first few weeks
of pregnancy while your body adjusts to the changes.  Any type of heavy exercise can divert the blood flow from crucial areas, and most women that exercise on a regular basis should tone down their workout regimen during pregnancy.
Swimming, walking, and yoga are two very popular  exercise activities that are suitable for pregnant women.  There are other forms of exercise such

1. Exercise can help to reduce the length of labor and recovery time.  The right exercise routines will also increase stamina that is needed for delivery.
2. Improved mental health.  Exercise can lower stress and improve your emotional health, making it easier for you to get through the new experience of becoming a mother.
3. Exercise can also help with weight management after the child has been born.  A common concern with most mothers is the weight they lose after pregnancy.  During pregnancy, exercise can make postpartum weight loss easier.
4. Exercise is very good for your unborn baby.  By keeping your body healthy, you are also looking out for your baby as well.  5.  Exercise can help reduce the side effects of pregnancy.  Symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, swelling, and constipation are all common with pregnant women.  Studies have shown exercise to reduce the occurrence of these symptoms.
5. Exercise can also decrease the risk of premature birth.  Exercise has been proven to decrease the risk of premature birth by at least 50%.

You should always make sure that you drink plenty of fluids before you exercise, follow a nutritious
diet, and avoid over exertion.  You should also listen to your body, and if you start feeling
sick you should immediately stop and rest.  If you exercise during your pregnancy, you’ll find it a lot easier to deliver when the time comes.

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