pregnancy and sports

pregnancy and sports

In principle, you can play your favorite sport during your pregnancy, to the extent that his practice is moderate, and he is not violent or sports that can lead to falls.

Are sports and pregnancy compatible?

For pregnant women, the practice of sport is even more beneficial. Indeed, several studies have shown that pregnant women who regularly practiced a sport seemed to suffer less pain at childbirth, and thus had less use of analgesics. In addition, they gained less weight during pregnancy, and lost more easily extra kilos after birth. The mother will be less prone to stretch marks and venous complications in pregnancy, practicing a sport that is also essential for oxygenation of the mother and baby.

Changes in your body

MonBeBé advise you to be very vigilant when you play sports and to seek the advice of your doctor. Indeed, in the early months of pregnancy, the changes occurring on the body of the mother affect his ability to perform the sport she used to practice.

To know:
- An increase in pressure, cardiac rhythm
- An increased need oxygen
- Faster hypoglycaemia
- More difficult thermoregulation
- A change in the balance
- Increased blood volume
- A relâchemet tendons and joints.

Sports recommended for pregnant women

Swimming.

A great sport for the back, to the flow of blood to the heart and joints.

Gymnastics.

There are exercise classes specifically designed for pregnant women. Highlights of these sessions revolve around pool exercises and strengthening the abdominal muscles, relaxation and the drive to the perception of his own body.

The aerobics.

The benefits of water and gymnastics are a very beneficial association. It is strongly advised to pregnant women because it strengthens the abdominal and back muscles and stimulates blood flow.

Walking.

It is excellent for the body and good for the heart.

Dance.

To the extent that you do not make sudden movements and contortions.

Yoga.

Some positions, paticulièrement suitable for pregnant women, help the body and mind to relax.

It will nevertheless always monitor the effort and type of excercise

Gradually reduce the effort, monitor supply the body carbohydrate, especially when it is an endurance sport, avoid too sudden increase in body temperature
Be extremely careful not to practice a sport where injury could result. Indeed, the consequences of injury (radio, anesthesia ...) and the recovery period that follows could seriously increase the risk of thrombosis.

Being health-conscious: the sport is also strongly against-indicated including diabetic women, women who have had a miscarriage, who had heart problems, or when there is a risk of premature delivery.

Sports against-indicated for pregnant women

All violent sports are excluded during pregnancy. Indeed, they significantly increase the risk of premature birth. The hormones secreted by the body during intense efforts cause contractions.

Some of the sports listed below may even have more negative consequences: be very careful!

Team sports.

Type volleyball, basketball, etc ...
Combat sports.
Type judo, fencing
Sports with a risk of falling.
Such as water skiing, surfing, tackle, roller skating.

The sports played to over 2000 meters.

Sports endurance or asking too much force.Type marathon, body-building.

And of course all sports like skydiving, bungee jumping, boxing, scuba diving, etc ...
Whatever sport you want to practice during pregnancy, consult your doctor, because he alone is able to determine which sport best suits you.