Exercise during pregnancy can help to prepare you for labour.
‘This is completely safe, however some women find the first trimester the most physically demanding and have low energy, or nausea to contend with.
She continues: ‘It’s also worth letting your doctor or midwife know that you are aiming for an active pregnancy as soon as you can, so they can let you know if you have any absolute contraindications to exercise to be aware of.’By week 14-16, not only is it likely to be uncomfortable to lie on your back or front, it’s not advisable to lie flat on your back for too long as this can lead to something called Supine Hypotensive Disorder, Holly advises.
‘Strength-based workouts such as Pilates or weight training can be really beneficial here at ensuring the postural muscles stay active. Cardiovascular-based workouts are still safe for the remainder of pregnancy, but we would advise you work at a moderate intensity for these.’Hollie says: ‘In the 3rd trimester, I recommend starting to focus on the muscles that will be needed during labour, and for recovery – no matter how you birth your baby.
‘Some women find the breath work, and relaxation work, of yoga or pilates really welcoming during the third trimester, whereas other women will be happy to continue with more cardiovascular-based work. There are many proven health benefits such as a reduction in hypertensive disorders, improved cardiorespiratory fitness, lower gestational weight gain and reduction in risk of gestationalIt’s also thought that maintaining your strength and fitness during pregnancy can speed up your labour, reduce your risk of interventions, and improve your postnatal recovery.
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