If your pregnancy is healthy and typical, then health experts suggest it is safe to continue being active during your pregnancy as the risk of miscarriage, low birth weight or premature delivery is not increased by regular exercise or physical activity. Pregnant and Active: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sandhya Mishra, Consultant - Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecologist at Milann Fertility Center in Bengaluru, recommended, “Aim for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise while pregnant. This can be divided into five, 30-minute workouts each day, or even shorter, 10-minute workouts spaced out throughout the day.
Your pre-pregnancy fitness level and level of activity before getting pregnant will determine how much exercise is appropriate for you. Walking, swimming, low-impact aerobics and prenatal yoga are all appropriate exercises.” Engaging in physical activity while pregnant offers numerous advantages to both you and your unborn child.
Dr Sandhya Mishra explained, “Frequent exercise also helps to alleviate constipation and lessen the risk of preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, gestational diabetes and back pain. In addition, they strengthen your heart and blood vessels, encourage healthy weight gain and can facilitate more efficient weight loss after giving birth. It's crucial to pay attention to your body's feelings during pregnancy, though.
” Reduce Pregnancy Risks: Although most experts advise moderate exercise, each pregnancy is different..