Avoid becoming extremely winded or out of breath as you are not only depriving yourself of oxygen, but also your fetus
Never push the limits (like you are used to), exercising to or beyond the point of exhaustion.
Try to stay away from any type of exercising that can allow you to trip and fall, bend over, stretch too much, put any pressure on your abdomen. Horseback riding will probably not a allowed or even a good idea.
You can still continue with aerobics and even step-classes, cardio-type workouts, but as your pregnancy progresses, you will have to adjust the requirement, equipment, intensity and duration (lowering all).
If any of the following occurs during, or after your workout, stop immediately, without delay and see your treatment professional regarding symptoms, danger, risk, aggravating, possible miscarriage, harm or injury DO NOT IGNORE OR DIMISS ANY OF THESE MANIFESTATION, SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS:
- Feeling faint, lowered blood pressure, dizziness or lightheadedness
- Any fluid leaking from your vagina
- A racing heartbeat
- Forms of chest pain (even pain in your arms, or upper torso)
- Any weird sensation, tingling, unfamiliar or unusual pain anywhere in your body
- Any abdominal pain
- Breathing issues, problems, unusual shortness of breath or difficulty getting oxygen into your lungs
- Any uterine contractions or loss of bladder control
Yoga and pilates are garnishing increased mainstream support and are toted as great alternatives to continue or get into for pregnant women, with elements that can assist you with the birthing process and preparations for labor and delivery, post-delivery recovery, getting your body and strength back, stamina, endurance, dealing effectively with pain, naturally and so much more. Easily accessible, affordable, with minimum equipment. There are different types of yoga, through which expectant moms can improve their mood, stress-levels, mental alertness, focus, flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina.
Fitness centers, birthing centers, some clinics and hospital, gyms, private tailored specialty classes and workout sessions customized for you in your home, supervised or self-managed can do wonders.
