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What type of exercise are best for pregnant women ?

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What type of exercise are best for pregnant women ?

Postby Zaidin » Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:34 am

What type of exercise are best for pregnant women ?
I have no idea on this topic . If any one have idea or information on this topic share with me detail.
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Re: What type of exercise are best for pregnant women ?

Postby Super » Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:03 pm

There are some exercises that may help a pregnant woman with labor. However i recommend that any pregnant woman consults her doctor before attempting any kind of exercise.

Kegel exercises are highly recommended. It will help strengthening the pelvic muscles which will make labor a fast process.

It can be done by tightening the muscles around the vagina as if trying to interrupt the flow of urine when going to the bathroom. Hold for a count of four, then release. Repeat ten times. Try to work up to three or four sets about three times a day.

Besides, walking is beneficial to pregnant women. It should be started with a slow walk. Reaching a 30 minutes walk is good.
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Re: What type of exercise are best for pregnant women ?

Postby hersh0501 » Fri May 25, 2012 2:32 am

Is brisk walking safe for pregnant women? I would like to try one.
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Re: What type of exercise are best for pregnant women ?

Postby kestohood » Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:47 am

Walking and the yoga are best exercise for pregnant women. It will helpful to have normal and safe delivery. You can do all sort of exercises and also yoga. Prenatal yoga can be done but whatever type of excise you are doing before that consult your.
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