The type of exercise recommended It depends how the current pregnancy is, how the previous pregnancies were, and how active the woman was before pregnancy.
walking, swimming, pilates and yoga are well recommended.
Activities where women can fall easily and hurt their belly like football, basketball, horse riding, skiing, hockey, horse racing, mountaineering and gymnastics should be avoided.
Abdominal exercises strengthen the muscles of the pelvic region; and those of squatting should be more careful with synchronization of the breath and the overload used so as not to impair blood flow. Must be guided by a qualified professional (physical educator or physiotherapist).
With at least 30 minutes of exercise per day or most days of the week, the pregnant woman can benefit from: improvement of mood, sleep, energy level, back pain, bloating, constipation.
If you want to know the best choice for you, talk to your doctor during your prenatal visits.
