Network diagram On November 17, Li Lili, a 40 year old expectant mother who was eight months pregnant, completed the Shanghai Marathon, which really made everyone sweat. Many people worried that such strenuous exercise would affect the fetus in the abdomen. So, can you run when you are pregnant? Should I exercise when I am pregnant? What sports can pregnant women do? How to do sports? Today, this article is worth collecting!
1、 Can I run when I am pregnant?
Whether or not you can exercise during pregnancy depends on everyone's different state and constitution. Some expectant mothers have no problem jumping and skipping during pregnancy, while some expectant mothers even cough may cause fetal abortion.
If you want to run, you should do what you can to understand your physical condition. You'd better consult your doctor and develop a suitable exercise plan.
2、 Should I exercise when I am pregnant?
Of course. Proper exercise for pregnant women can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve constipation, help control weight during pregnancy, improve blood sugar of pregnant women, and be beneficial to natural delivery; It can also enhance the self-confidence of pregnant women and reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
3、 What sports can pregnant women do?
Mothers to be should take proper exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming, yoga and aerobics, which are recommended safe forms of exercise.
4、 How to do sports?
It is advisable to exercise 2-3 times a week for 30-40 minutes each time. However, it is better to exercise during pregnancy under the joint guidance of sports experts and perinatal experts, and take your own feelings as the criterion.
Early and late pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women should choose some low-intensity exercise.
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At the early stage of pregnancy (1~12 weeks), the placenta does not grow firmly in the uterus. Severe exercise stimulates uterine contraction, which is likely to lead to abortion. Therefore, some low-intensity exercises, such as walking and yoga, can be properly supplemented at the early stage of pregnancy. Generally, strenuous exercise is not recommended, except for special physique;
In the middle of pregnancy (13-27 weeks), pregnant women can appropriately increase the amount of exercise. During this period, the exercise of pregnant women will drive the fetus to move together, which is conducive to the development of the fetus. At this time, jogging is optional, or other sports can be selected according to your own situation;
In the later period of pregnancy (28 weeks later), the weight of pregnant women increases rapidly, and the pregnant belly is obvious. At this time, the action of pregnant women is not very convenient, and they are not suitable for strenuous exercise, because strenuous exercise may lead to premature rupture of membranes or uterine contraction, leading to premature delivery.
It should be noted that pregnant women with special conditions are not suitable for overload exercise:
1. Pregnant women with heart disease and urinary system diseases.
2. Patients with hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy. Such patients are not suitable for exercise because of unstable blood pressure.
3. Pregnant women who have had a history of miscarriage or who have threatened miscarriage are not suitable for exercise.
4. Placenta previa, pregnant women with irregular vaginal bleeding and premature uterine contraction.
5. A pregnant woman with twins.
6. A pregnant woman whose slight activity will cause uterine contraction.
7. Pregnant women who will breathe quickly and have a fast heartbeat during normal activities.
Liu Huiyun, the deputy chief obstetrician of the First Affiliated Hospital of the Third Military Medical University, conducted a scientific check.
