Pregnancy Exercising and Resting - pregnancy exercises and resting

What About Exercising

First of all, if you are a runner or enjoy an intense workout you will need to check with your childbirth educator or OB/GYN to see if these activities are still okay to do. On the flip side, there are some specific exercises you should do regarding your pregnancy. It is a good idea to choose a pregnancy book to read that illustrates some exercises and stretches that are good for you and your baby. Some exercises you should and shouldn't do:

Walking is good in moderate distances with plenty of water and in not too hot of weather.

Swimming is great but not in hot water, avoiding saunas and hot tubs.

Avoid jumping activities or lifting weights and never get too hot or dehydrated.

Kegel exercises use the muscle when you hold your pee. By doing this, you will be strengthen that muscle which is beneficial for both your pregnancy and birth.

You may feel too tired to do anything too active. If you are not getting a restful sleep, then this may be adding to the general tired feelings you get when you are pregnant.

You Need to Rest

It is most likely going to be several years before you get a full night's rest. So now is the time to think about sleeping well whenever possible. Some things that may interfere with a good night's sleep:

Backaches and Leg Cramps are caused by the extra weight you carry around now - try walking around or pressing your feet against something hard.

Heartburn happens sometimes to you because the digestive system slows down when you are pregnant.

Frequent Urge to Urinate due to all of the pressure that the baby places on the bladder.

The Size of your Belly will get larger as you get further along in your pregnancy making it harder to maneuver into a comfortable position.

Anxiety about the baby can keep you up for a long time. So try and relax as much as you can.

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