Games during pregnancy: myths, benefits and recommendations

Many expected mothers refuse to play during pregnancy, fearing that it may harm the child. However, this important period of a woman’s life has many misconceptions about physical activity.
For example, there is an opinion that physical exercise can occur abortion or affect fetal development negatively. In fact, moderate physical activity, coordinated with a doctor, can improve blood circulation, reduce the risk of complications and even reduce the labor process. It is important to contact physical activity consciously, directed by experts recommendations.
The benefits of the game during pregnancy during pregnancy are allowed for healthy women who do not have complications. Nevertheless, there are conditions in which physical activity is contraindicated: the risk of miscarriage, placenta previa, premature birth high -risk births, severe pregnancy, severe pre -preclampsia, heart diseases and chronic pathology that require strict medical supervision. Before starting training, be sure to consult with a gynecologist-obstatrician.
The main advantage of the game:
- Improvement in emotional condition;
- Maintaining the common function of the heart and blood vessels;
- Strengthen muscle tone;
- Reducing the risk of hypertension, pregnancy diabetes and pre-eclampsia;
- Maintaining optimal body weight;
- Normalization of sleep.
When it is better to exercise the optimal period to start exercise, it is the end of the first quarter and the beginning of the second trimester. By this time, the woman’s body has already become favorable for pregnancy: the risk of miscarriage decreases, toxicity decreases, hormonal background becomes stable. In addition, during this period, the future mother has not yet encountered clear physical discomfort associated with an increase in body weight and stomach size, which makes training more comfortable and safe. In early terms, consultation with a doctor is mandatory.
Permissible type of physical activity
- Light aerobic practice;
- Walking in fresh air;
- Nordic Walking;
- float;
- Yoga for pregnant women;
- Fitness under the supervision of an instructor.
What to pay attention to during the exercise attached to the game, the future mother should carefully monitor her goodness. Note the following symptoms:
- Difficulty breathing;
- Heartbeat;
- Dizziness;
- Weakness;
- Stomach or lower back pain;
- A sharp decrease in fetal activity.
If any of these indications occur, you should stop physical activity and consult a doctor.
Prohibited sports during pregnancy can pose a serious threat to some sports mother and baby health. They increase the risk of falling, injuries, sudden changes in pressure, and lack of oxygen, which can adversely affect the course of pregnancy.
Clearly prohibited:
- Extreme and contact games with a high risk of injury;
- Sports with the possibility of falls or collision (skiing, horse riding);
- Pressure drop and oxygen deficiency activities related to diving, mountain training;
- Intense exercise in excessive weather conditions (excessive heat, cold, heavy rain).
Physical activity during natural conception and IVF game women who conceive naturally during natural conception, if there are no differences, may follow standard recommendations for physical activity. It is important to keep in mind the personal characteristics of the body, to be attentive to its position and to avoid excessive weight.
The game requires a more delicate approach after IVF pregnancy generated from in vitro fertilization (IVF). In the early stages, it is recommended to limit physical activity as much as possible, so as not to interfere with the implantation of the fetus. After the end of the first trimester, it is acceptable to start gently starting gentle activity, agreeing with the doctor. Yoga should be preferred for pregnant women, swim and walk.
Donor after IVF with egg women, physical activity, which passes through IVF with donor eggs, can withstand additional risks associated with hormone therapy and individual characteristics of the body. In such cases, physical activity should be particularly soft. Preliminary consultation with gynecologist-genitals is mandatory.
Personal approach – Consult a doctor, the basis of safety to get reliable information about permissible physical activity. Only a specialist can give a personal recommendation, taking into account all the specialties of the course of pregnancy.
Make an appointment with an obstetric-female pathologist at the Natuvitro Clinic to get professional advice and protect yourself and your future child.