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How to Safely Practice Your Pregnancy
Author: rara
A few days ago we saw how to prepare for exercise during pregnancy, is that during this period of our lives there are certain body changes and care must be taken into account to protect your health and the baby.
If you’re ready to practice your, I propose to see some tips, but remember that before starting a routine is recommended that you talk to your doctor.
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Swimming during pregnancy
Author: Ann Brown
Swimming is one of the most desirable sports to do during pregnancy and has virtually no risk if practiced with care.
These are some of the benefits that you provide this activity:
* The feeling of lightness allows your joints are released
* The horizontal position facilitates a better distribution of body weight without overloading a particular area.
* Being an aerobic activity improves cardiorespiratory system.
* PROVIDE tone the muscles, exercising the arms, back, abdomen and legs, so it is considered a complete activity.
* Helps to relax the most congested areas during pregnancy are common waist pains caused by the redistribution of body weight and the “typical poor posture of the pregnant woman“.
* Helps control your weight, you feel agile and active.
It is important that you attend the pool is clean and safe. It is also desirable, if it is within your means, you choose those times where the crowd to the sink is less, to avoid collisions with other swimmers or noises that are annoying you.
Consult your doctor before starting the activity.
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Exercises in preparation for childbirth
Author: Ann Brown
Childbirth is a moment filled with anxiety and many moms, especially if they are first-time. It is true that physical work of labor compared to the physical work performed by an Olympic competitor, and just as a high performance athlete, moms also have training exercises that prepare your muscles for this crucial moment.
Here we show you four simple exercises that help strengthen and help improve the flow of strategic areas of your body.
Kegels
This exercise serves to strengthen the pelvic floor (group of muscles supporting the bladder, ureters, uterus and rectum). By improving the circulation of this area favors the recovery of tears that can occur during childbirth, and also if it was necessary to perform an episiotomy. Improving circulation in the anal area also prevents hemorrhoids and prevent suffering from postpartum incontinence.
* You can practice the exercise sitting, reading, watching TV, or standing. Tighten the muscles around the vagina, as if trying to interrupt the stream of urine in the bathroom and count to four, then relax the muscles. Start with about four and up until reaching 10 with practice.
* You can practice three times a day.
Angry Cat
* Place your hands and knees on the floor, keeping arms straight. Do not open or close a lot of arms and legs, must agree to the breadth of the shoulders and hips, respectively. As inspired by tightening the abdominal muscles and lower the position of the buttocks as if to bring them into the stomach.
* Relax and return to the normal position while you release the air.
* Repeat at your own pace, depending on your breathing.