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Exercise
Myths
There
has through the years been a lot of myths and misconceptions
about pregnancy and exercise as to what it would do and what
a pregnant woman should be allowed to do. Exercise was thought
to cause all kinds of fetal and pregnancy problems; all of
which has now been not just proven incorrect, but that exercise
actually helps prevent the same problems it was once said
to cause.It's
not just a matter of exercise being OK for pregnant women,
it's actually necessary to prevent a lot of problems associated
with pregnancy, as well as help the mother stay healthy and
to make a healthier baby.
Benefits
of Prenatal Exercise
MOMS
BENEFITS FROM PRENATAL EXERCISE
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Improves
fertility
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Reduces
effects of biomechanical changes to your body such as upper
and lower back strain, sciatica, and knee pain by maintaining
strength and proper spinal alignment for better posture.
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Eliminates or reduces discomforts of water retention, tension,
stress, depression, and excessive weight gain.
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Prevents and treats pregnancy induced diabetes.
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Improves calcium absorption to prevent hypertension, preeclampsia
and future osteoporosis.
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Minimizes stretch-marks, varicose veins, abdominal separation
and hyperventilation.
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Improves self-esteem and well-being.
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Increases energy, stamina, fitness levels and muscle control
for an easier pregnancy and a faster and less painful delivery.
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Minimizes
postpartum blues.
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Minimizes
future incontinence and organ prolapse.
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Reduces
back strain from carrying and nursing a newborn.
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Increases
energy and strength.
Babies
come out healthier and fitter by handling labor better
and adapting faster to the
outside. Babies seem calmer, are leaner (with less
chance of future weight problems)
and with improved neurological and mental development
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That should
be enough motivation to get you going. For more detailed information
on the feto protective benefits of exercise in pregnancy,
how to modify any sport for your pregnancy, "high risk"
pregnancy exercise, nutrition and postpartum, read the book
EXPECTING FITNESS. Available at all major bookstores and online
retailers.
-- Birgitta Gallo Lauren author EXPECTING FITNESS © Copyright
2002
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