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EXERCISE
Should you slow down or give
up certain types of exercise? This depends mostly on you. Most
exercises are all right and even beneficial for you during pregnancy,
it reduces stress, improves endurance and can help reduce aches
and pains and strengthens your body for childbirth. As long as
everything proceeds normally with your pregnancy, you can go
ahead with exercising as long as you do not exhaust yourself
and push yourself to the limits. If you are not sure about a
certain form of exercise, just check with your doctor. It is
better to avoid sports like skiing, horse back riding and squash.
Ideal forms of exercise for mid
and late pregnancy are swimming, walking, dancing and cycling.
It is a good idea always to listen to your body; if you feel
exhausted or breathless after a particular form of exercise,
take a rest and avoid these exercises until after the birth.
If you experience cramps or bleeding stop the exercise and inform
your doctor.
Exercise is not recommended if
you have any of the following conditions:
hypertension
ruptured membranes
incompetent cervix
persistent 2nd or 3rd trimester bleeding
a history of premature labor or slow fetal growth
pre-existing medical conditions such as heart or lung disease.
TRAVEL
In pregnancy, it is usually quite
safe to travel. Avoid sitting immobilized for long periods of
time. Take frequent breaks during long journeys and walk around.
During long plane flights, get
up every now and then and walk around in the plane to keep your
circulation going. Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes
that allow for a little expansion, as your feet are likely to
swell. From the eighth month on, most airlines require a letter
from your doctor saying that it is safe for you to travel.
Driving is safe during pregnancy
as long as you do not experience headache or blurred vision.
Take regular stops and avoid long journeys on your own.
WORK
Usually you will experience no
problem when you work while being pregnant, although you may
tire more easily, especially in the first and last trimester
of your pregnancy. Take more rest and put your feet up whenever
possible. Remember to eat a healthy diet. Avoid fast-food lunches,
take a healthy, home made lunch with you.
If your job requires long hours
on your feet, you should ask for a chair. It is not wise to stand
for long periods in mid and late pregnancy, it will tire you
excessively and it is not good for your blood circulation.
Most women stop working about
one month before their due date. Some women prefer to work until
term because like this they have more time off once the baby
is born. I recommend you do take some time off before your due
date, you will really need it. If you plan to continue working
once the baby is born you may want to consider to take some unpaid
leave in order to spend some more time at home with your baby.
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS SITE NOW
SO THAT YOU MAY RETURN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
EXERCISE
Should you slow down or give
up certain types of exercise? This depends mostly on you. Most
exercises are all right and even beneficial for you during pregnancy,
it reduces stress, improves endurance and can help reduce aches
and pains and strengthens your body for childbirth. As long as
everything proceeds normally with your pregnancy, you can go
ahead with exercising as long as you do not exhaust yourself
and push yourself to the limits. If you are not sure about a
certain form of exercise, just check with your doctor. It is
better to avoid sports like skiing, horse back riding and squash.
Ideal forms of exercise for mid
and late pregnancy are swimming, walking, dancing and cycling.
It is a good idea always to listen to your body; if you feel
exhausted or breathless after a particular form of exercise,
take a rest and avoid these exercises until after the birth.
If you experience cramps or bleeding stop the exercise and inform
your doctor.
Exercise is not recommended if
you have any of the following conditions:
hypertension
ruptured membranes
incompetent cervix
persistent 2nd or 3rd trimester bleeding
a history of premature labor or slow fetal growth
pre-existing medical conditions such as heart or lung disease.
TRAVEL
In pregnancy, it is usually quite
safe to travel. Avoid sitting immobilized for long periods of
time. Take frequent breaks during long journeys and walk around.
During long plane flights, get
up every now and then and walk around in the plane to keep your
circulation going. Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes
that allow for a little expansion, as your feet are likely to
swell. From the eighth month on, most airlines require a letter
from your doctor saying that it is safe for you to travel.
Driving is safe during pregnancy
as long as you do not experience headache or blurred vision.
Take regular stops and avoid long journeys on your own.
WORK
Usually you will experience no
problem when you work while being pregnant, although you may
tire more easily, especially in the first and last trimester
of your pregnancy. Take more rest and put your feet up whenever
possible. Remember to eat a healthy diet. Avoid fast-food lunches,
take a healthy, home made lunch with you.
If your job requires long hours
on your feet, you should ask for a chair. It is not wise to stand
for long periods in mid and late pregnancy, it will tire you
excessively and it is not good for your blood circulation.
Most women stop working about
one month before their due date. Some women prefer to work until
term because like this they have more time off once the baby
is born. I recommend you do take some time off before your due
date, you will really need it. If you plan to continue working
once the baby is born you may want to consider to take some unpaid
leave in order to spend some more time at home with your baby.
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS SITE NOW
SO THAT YOU MAY RETURN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
EXERCISE
Should you slow down or give
up certain types of exercise? This depends mostly on you. Most
exercises are all right and even beneficial for you during pregnancy,
it reduces stress, improves endurance and can help reduce aches
and pains and strengthens your body for childbirth. As long as
everything proceeds normally with your pregnancy, you can go
ahead with exercising as long as you do not exhaust yourself
and push yourself to the limits. If you are not sure about a
certain form of exercise, just check with your doctor. It is
better to avoid sports like skiing, horse back riding and squash.
Ideal forms of exercise for mid
and late pregnancy are swimming, walking, dancing and cycling.
It is a good idea always to listen to your body; if you feel
exhausted or breathless after a particular form of exercise,
take a rest and avoid these exercises until after the birth.
If you experience cramps or bleeding stop the exercise and inform
your doctor.
Exercise is not recommended if
you have any of the following conditions:
hypertension
ruptured membranes
incompetent cervix
persistent 2nd or 3rd trimester bleeding
a history of premature labor or slow fetal growth
pre-existing medical conditions such as heart or lung disease.
TRAVEL
In pregnancy, it is usually quite
safe to travel. Avoid sitting immobilized for long periods of
time. Take frequent breaks during long journeys and walk around.
During long plane flights, get
up every now and then and walk around in the plane to keep your
circulation going. Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes
that allow for a little expansion, as your feet are likely to
swell. From the eighth month on, most airlines require a letter
from your doctor saying that it is safe for you to travel.
Driving is safe during pregnancy
as long as you do not experience headache or blurred vision.
Take regular stops and avoid long journeys on your own.
WORK
Usually you will experience no
problem when you work while being pregnant, although you may
tire more easily, especially in the first and last trimester
of your pregnancy. Take more rest and put your feet up whenever
possible. Remember to eat a healthy diet. Avoid fast-food lunches,
take a healthy, home made lunch with you.
If your job requires long hours
on your feet, you should ask for a chair. It is not wise to stand
for long periods in mid and late pregnancy, it will tire you
excessively and it is not good for your blood circulation.
Most women stop working about
one month before their due date. Some women prefer to work until
term because like this they have more time off once the baby
is born. I recommend you do take some time off before your due
date, you will really need it. If you plan to continue working
once the baby is born you may want to consider to take some unpaid
leave in order to spend some more time at home with your baby.
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