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Walking during pregnancy has so many considerations!
Exercise is needed at all times, and it should not be neglected even during pregnancy... A mother asked: "What is a safe and convenient way to exercise while pregnant?" The answer is --- walking.
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Exercise is needed at all times, and it cannot be ignored even during pregnancy... A mother asked: "What is a safe and convenient way to exercise after getting pregnant?" That is --- walking.
Many young mothers fear that all the nutrition during pregnancy will turn into fat, affecting their originally slender figure, so they choose to walk or even brisk walk to control excess calorie intake.
Many mothers experience morning sickness, loss of appetite, and fatigue during pregnancy, so walking can help alleviate the discomfort experienced during this time.
Additionally, walking during pregnancy can also reduce the incidence of complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
Mothers who have experienced childbirth know that when they reach the delivery room, if there are no signs of the baby 'starting', the doctor will ask the mother to walk around with family members to promote cervical dilation.
Despite the many benefits, do you think walking is just about strolling? In fact, there are some nuances to it~
Early pregnancy.
After a mother becomes pregnant, the fertilized egg has just implanted in the uterus, and the fetus is very unstable in the mother's belly. By the second month, the embryo will develop into a fetus.
However, the connection between the placenta and the uterine wall is not very strong at this time, which can easily lead to placental abruption, increasing the risk of miscarriage.
Therefore, in the first three months of early pregnancy, to ensure that the fertilized egg can successfully 'settle down' and develop into a healthy fetus, mothers should pay more attention to rest and must not overdo walking or exert themselves, but rather engage in moderate and appropriate exercise to relax both body and mind.
Late pregnancy.
In late pregnancy, the fetus has developed significantly, and the mother's belly is very obvious. Prolonged walking can lead to irregular contractions, with varying intensities, so the unrestricted exercise from earlier in pregnancy needs to stop.
Many mothers may experience false contractions and a hard belly while walking, at which point they must sit down and rest.
Excessive walking or improper exercise in late pregnancy can increase the frequency of contractions, causing the belly to tighten in waves, and in severe cases, it can lead to continuous pain and bleeding, adversely affecting the mother's health and the fetus's development.
Timely hydration.
Before walking, you should prepare water to drink. During the walk, it is essential to hydrate adequately to prevent dehydration. Walking on an empty stomach can easily lead to fatigue, so you must eat something at least one hour before walking.
When the body is fatigued, you must not walk blindly. During the walk, you should adjust your speed according to your physical condition to enhance the effectiveness of prenatal education through walking. If you are fatigued or feeling down, you must rest adequately.
Warm reminder: Appropriate exercise during pregnancy is beneficial for both the fetus and the mother. While walking is good for pregnant women,extra caution is needed during early and late pregnancy, as improper methods can harm the fetus. Therefore, it is necessary to do so under the guidance of an obstetrician.
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