It is recommended that pregnant women with a low risk pregnancy engage in moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes a day, 4 times a week. Low risk pregnancies are those which are not otherwise constrained … Read More
Exercises to avoid during pregnancy
Although it is generally safe to exercise during pregnancy, most doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid exercises after the first trimester that require them to lie flat on their backs. For pregnant women, there are … Read More
Walking exercise for pregnancy
The best exercise to begin with is a walking. It’s an ideal way to make sure that you’re getting the exercise you need in pregnancy. You can do this on a treadmill or with a partner. It … Read More
ACOG Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines
ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) is considered to be the world authority on obstetric-related information and, for prenatal exercise, we follow their guidelines to ensure the well being of the expectant mother and child. These are: Regular … Read More
How to ease pregnancy related back pain
Back pain is very common during pregnancy. According to Amercian Pregnancy Association, 50 – 50% women experience back pain. It’s primarily caused due to loose ligaments, weight gain and a shifting center of gravity – basically changes … Read More
Unclog nasal passages with alternate nostril breathing exercise
During pregnancy, due to hormonal changes and excess fluid volumes, woman often complain of blocked nasal passages.They find themselves sniffling and at times find it difficult to find proper sleep. In extreme dry weather, some women may experience nosebleeds. … Read More
Deep breathing exercises during pregnancy
Deep breathing exercises during pregnancy will help you develop lung capacity. During pregnancy, your uterus grows, and it crowds against your rib cage, causing you breathlessness. Practicing deep breathing will reduce breathlessness you usually encounter in the third … Read More
Benefits of Breathing Exercises During Pregnancy
Let’s take a deep breath. There is a lot of myth surrounding breathing exercises during pregnancy, so much so that some feel it’s the only technique that helps get through labor in a painless way. … Read More
How to prepare for pregnancy exercises
Making exercise a regular habit throughout your pregnancy can help you gain more stamina for labor and delivery. Working out during your pregnancy helps you gear up for a much quicker and fitter post-baby body. Proper preparation … Read More
Why working your pelvic floor muscles is a good pregnancy habit
Under the influence of relaxin and the increasing weight of your growing baby, your pelvic floor muscles weaken and begin to stretch. This may cause the sphincters to widen and become less effective at resisting internal pressure, resulting in … Read More
Benefits of exercising your abdominal muscles during pregnancy
Your abdominal muscles support your growing uterus and will help you to push your baby out during the second stage of labor. They also keep your abdomen pulled in, allow you to move your trunk in … Read More
4 Exercises to Fight Nausea in your Second Trimester of Pregnancy
For some women, the nausea goes away in the first trimester of pregnancy, and some women never even get nauseous, but for many women it goes on and on. If you are still fighting nausea … Read More
Activities to avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy
The First Trimester of your pregnancy is a big adventure. It can be overwhelming and scary. The changes that you know are coming to your body – the fatigue or the morning sickness that you’ve … Read More