Exercises to do with your partner when you are pregnant
If you are pregnant, do not miss these tips to do sports as a couple without being a risk to your health.
If you usually exercise with your partner and you get pregnant, you may be wondering if you can do the same exercises together, or at least continue to share sports time as a couple. It is likely that if you are new parents you do not know well what awaits you during pregnancy, but taking into account some points, everything is possible.
During pregnancy, a woman will experience many changes because she is carrying a baby. One of the biggest changes that you will undergo will be when you have the baby in your home, because at that moment your attention will be the most important thing, much more than exercise.
Pregnant women can exercise, they should only be careful not to do contact exercise, not to lift a lot of weight, not to do mountain or snow exercises … etc. In addition, it is essential that a doctor advises them at all times and that they tell them if they can exercise or not, taking into account their concentrated characteristics. You don’t have to do anything that is too strenuous, raises your heart rate too much, or raises your body temperature too much.
If you used to do a risky sport with your partner before you got pregnant , then it is more than likely that you will have to consider another type of exercise during the 9 months of pregnancy. If you do not know how to start or what alternatives are best to do as a couple, then do not miss these suggestions.
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EXERCISE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR PARTNERS
There are exercises that you can do with your partner while you are pregnant because they will not overload you or put too much stress on your body.
Yoga
The yoga prenatal can help a future mom to deal with the changes your body during pregnancy supports. The poses are designed to increase flexibility and strengthen muscles while helping to develop breathing and relaxation techniques that may help a woman go through labor better. It can also help you get better sleep along with a decrease in low back pain, nausea, and headaches, while reducing the chance of preterm labor.
Swimming
Swimming as a couple is a great opportunity to do complete sports. Swimming provides a body workout without putting stress on the joints. It also helps strengthen the heart without risking body overheating.
Stationary bikes
Riding a bicycle is an exercise that does not cause unnecessary body stress, since the stationary bicycle is low impact, you can control the movement and also there is no danger of falling or injury. In addition, it is an exercise that you can do throughout the year both at the gym and at home if you are lucky enough to have an exercise bike. Although it is necessary to mention that intensive classes with the bicycle are not recommended because it could raise the heart rate too much and also heat up the body a lot.
Walk
There are people who underestimate the benefits of walking. In addition, walking as a couple is romantic and you can do it whenever you want, at any time. It won’t cause joint pain, you just need to wear comfortable shoes and walk realistic distances.
These are some exercises that you can do with your partner while pregnant. There are also others that you can consult with your doctor, such as some stretching exercises, Pilates , running at a moderate pace … It is important that you keep in mind that if at any time during the exercise you notice that something hurts, you should stop immediately and analyze what hurts you and why. If the pain does not go away, you should see your doctor as soon as possible to assess if it is an injury, a serious problem or if it is something temporary. Exercise, if it is moderate and always taking into account your health and that of your baby, the better.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.