Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Vionna’s Top Ten Reasons to Exercise During Your Pregnancy

1) You will lower your risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension and gestational diabetes.

2) You will increase your upper body strength so you will be able to carry the baby, the car seat, the stroller, that cute baby bag your best friend bought you……

3) You are less likely to experience urinary incontinence and abdominal separation.

4) Exercise helps to reduce many of the discomforts of pregnancy including cramps, back pain, fatigue, nausea, varicose veins, swelling, and cramping.

5) Maternal weight gain and fat accumulation is reduced.

6) You can continue to improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance.

7) Your energy levels will be much higher than non-exercising expectant mothers.

8) You will be able to maintain good posture and a positive body image.

9) You can meet other expectant mothers in pre-natal fitness classes.

10) You are likely to have an easier, shorter and less complicated
labor.

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