How to train for pregnant women

Many studies have demonstrated that pregnant women who exercise regularly have less problems with varicose veins, headaches, hypertension, etc. They give birth more easily and have less accidents at birth.

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Childbirth is a challenge to women's health. Since the beginning of bringing in the germ of life until the birth of the child, the body undergoes many physiological and psychological changes.

The physiological changes can easily turn into pathology. For example, those who have poor health have given birth to many times, weak abdominal muscles, womb uterus . very prone to uterine atony, sometimes having surgery.

The health of the fetus depends very much on the health status of the mother. When pregnant, not only does the nutritional needs and vitamins increase, but also oxygen demand increases. The fetus is very sensitive to oxygen deprivation. For some reason, the mother breathes weak or breathless, blood supply to the fetus is reduced, immediately the 'pedal machine' pregnancy becomes more common. This is the sign of the fetus 'oxygen hunger' . This prolonged condition will greatly affect the development of the fetus and the health of the child at birth.

Practicing exercise during pregnancy is a positive measure to improve the health of the mother, prepare the physical for easy and safe childbirth, and through the mother to foster the health of the fetus. .

What is appropriate?

During the first 3 months, the fetus is still not firmly adhered to the uterine wall, the exercise must be very gentle. Should exercise the exercise to develop, strengthen the muscles involved in the process of birth such as perineal muscles, abdominal muscles, back muscles; and increase the mobility of pelvic joints. During pregnancy, sports forms must be taken away, especially if they are not allowed to play sports.

From the 4th to the 7th month, you can practice swimming, swimming at a slow speed, and a gesture. It is best to breaststroke. Swimming is a comprehensive form of movement, in which the muscles directly participate in the birth process are strengthened. When swimming, limb activity is often combined naturally with breathing, the body is exposed to the air, with water, the whole body is like being gently massaged, blood circulation circulates very well to health. Do not swim for long, each session does not exceed 20 minutes. Do not swim in dirty, dirty lakes or ponds, in which there are many bacteria and fungi causing disease. Absolutely not jump into the water bridge.

In addition to exercising, pregnant women should take a walk in cool places and clean air. Do not go far but go short distances, sit down, then continue.

From the 7th month onwards, the exercise must be very careful because the pregnancy is now large. Excessive exercise or shocking body can easily cause pregnancy and lead to premature birth.

Exercise must depend on the health and pregnancy status of each person. If there is any change, even the smallest of health, must ask the doctor.

Who should not practice during pregnancy?

1. When there is pregnancy toxicity (hypertension, edema, albuminuria).
2. Cardiovascular disease in decompensation stage (heart failure).
3. Pulmonary tuberculosis in the advanced stage.
4. Acute infection.
5. Neuropathy.
6. Bleeding during pregnancy.
7. Amniotic fluid.
8. Genital inflammation (should not swim).
9. There are abdominal pain after every exercise.
10. For other pathological cases, consult a physician.

Doctor Nguyen Kim Giang