Playing sports has numerous benefits during the months of pregnancy for both the mother and the baby.
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful stages that a woman can experience. The nine months prior to meeting what many mothers describe as “the love of their lives.” And for this reason, during this period, the best is sought for the baby that is growing inside. A correct diet, taking all the necessary hygienic measures, or practicing sports are some of the measures that all moms do.
Until not long ago, playing sports while pregnant was seen as sheer madness. It was thought that doing some exercise could harm the baby’s health, but nothing could be further from the truth… it brings numerous benefits! Therefore, if you are pregnant or are thinking of staying and do not know whether or not to practice sports, continue reading because it will surely help you make the right decision (and hopefully practice it).
Among the many benefits that sport provides during pregnancy are: avoiding the development of diseases, improving the cardiovascular and muscular system, controlling weight during the nine months, preventing the onset of low back pain, postpartum depression, or gestational diabetes, promoting sleep, and reducing pain during childbirth.
WHAT ARE THE BEST SPORTS?
Yoga, pilates, endurance running, swimming, cycling… There are many possible sports that can be practiced while pregnant. But, which are the most recommended?
As recognized by the Spanish Heart Foundation, “physical-sport activities with a large aerobic component where the large muscle groups participate, such as walking, swimming, and golf. The bike’s smooth, effortless, flat ride. Swimming and movements in the water in general because they harmonize the entire muscular system”.
– Walk. It should be a practice that should be done whether or not you are pregnant, since it is very beneficial. In the case of pregnant women, it is recommended to walk every day for a period of time that is between 30 minutes and an hour. By practicing this sport, we help avoid depression, improve blood circulation and prevent swelling of the feet and hands. It helps control weight. Reduce discomfort. Helps speed up the birthing process.
– Swimming. Another of the most recommended exercises. It helps to relax the areas of the body that are overloaded by weight. Improves the cardiovascular system. Provides tone to the muscles. Reduces circulatory edema. Obtain psychological benefits, since it reduces stress and nervous tension
Playing sports has numerous benefits during the months of pregnancy for both the mother and the baby
– Bicycling. Surely when reading it you must think that it is impossible for riding a bike to provide benefits during pregnancy, however, you are wrong. Riding a bicycle reduces the possibility of illness by up to 40%, helps reduce the duration of labor, and improves the development of the baby. Even so, if you are not used to doing sports, then it is better that you practice other types of sports such as yoga or pilates.
– Prenatal yoga. They usually also call it childbirth preparation classes and it is that thanks to the practice of yoga during pregnancy, many benefits are achieved. We improve sleep and reduce stress and anxiety. Increases strength, flexibility, and endurance. Reduces back pain and headache.
