The benefits of walking during pregnancy Walking is one of the best cardiovascular exercises for pregnant women because it keeps you fit without jarring your knees and ankles. Its also a safe activity to continue throughout all nine months of pregnancy and one of the easier ways to start exercising if you havent previously been active. If youve been walking, keep it up. If you were fairly inactive before you got pregnant, start with a slow walk and build up to brisk 20- to 30-minute jaunts. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, you can safely do moderate exercise for 30 minutes or more most days of the week, provided youve gotten the go-ahead from your doctor or midwife. Warning signs Never walk to the point of exhaustion or breathlessness. Pushing yourself to the limit forces your body to use oxygen that should be going to your baby. Stop walking immediately and call your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms: vaginal bleeding, difficulty breathing, dizziness, exercise, chest pain, muscle weakness, calf pain or swelling, preterm labor, decreased fetal movement, apparent leakage of amniotic fluid, or contractions.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:06:53 +0000
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