Questions about pregnancy

I practice sports intensively. Is it advisable during pregnancy?

You're healthy, you feel great? Go ahead and continue your regular practice. According to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the healthy women, with a good physical condition during pregnancy can continue without compromising their health or development of their baby.

Researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway studied 42 pregnant women. They were part of the exercise six times a week intensively or semi intense. When the researchers compared the duration of delivery, weight gained during pregnancy and birth weight babies, the results between the "super sports" and other young mothers were similar.

Talk to your gynecologist or your midwife if you are a high-level sports and plan to continue your training intensive.



What is the best exercise for a pregnant woman?

Walking, swimming, bike and water aerobics are considered healthy activities and safe during pregnancy to the extent you make it in moderation. Yoga and Pilates are recommended along with a specialist who will consider your pregnancy.

I never do sports, how to do it?

If your midwife or gynecologist gives the green light, you might consider moderate exercise. Caution! This does not mean the moment you set goals if sports is not your thing. Opt for gentle exercise, not too strenuous as walking or swimming. Choose sessions formatting of short duration.

You can also attend sessions of childbirth preparation. Eight appointments in the second trimester of pregnancy are offered by the person who follows your pregnancy. These sessions, reimbursed by Social Security, are really a plus for your wellbeing.

Should I slow down according to different periods of pregnancy?

Yes, even if you were active before pregnancy, the desire to slow down your exercises will come naturally: your weight and the increasing volume of your stomach will make you slow down sport. In addition, you will perhaps be tempted to follow the sessions of childbirth preparation, gentler activities. During the first trimester of pregnancy it is especially important to avoid heat stroke. In the second quarter, we should avoid exercises with a prolonged standing parking, they can reduce blood flow to your baby.

What sports are not recommended?

All sports where the possibility of falling and loss of balance exist. Horseback riding, downhill skiing, handball and water skiing ... Most gynecologists and midwives recommend to stop the bike after the second quarter. Even if you are a seasoned cyclist, falls are possible. However, you can keep doing exercise bike!

Did I do too much?

Avoid pushing up your limits. Listen to your body and stop if you feel you have done enough. You have less oxygen available for aerobic exercises! The recommendation is to go up to 60% of your cardiac capacity during pregnancy. If during an exercise, you can not comfortably participate in a conversation is a good indication to slow down!

Stop exercising immediately if you:

- dizziness,

- shortness of breath;

- malaise,

- bleeding,

- difficulty walking,

- contractions,

- an unusual lack of movement of your baby.

Good to know: remember that your baby will often be calmer while you exercise.

What exercises after childbirth?

Find your form before pregnancy may be your first priority after childbirth. It will go slowly, slowly. We must ensure that you are physically ready. You can schedule to find your line with a series of gentle exercises. If you had a cesarean, you can start with mild abdominal exercises and pelvic floor exercises. They will accelerate your recovery.

If you notice bleeding, take your foot, take a little more rest before resuming exercise.

New life with my mom I do not have a minute to myself! How?
Finding time and energy for exercise can be difficult with a baby. Try to arrange a schedule with little free time, you need it. Rest assured: a walk in the park with the stroller is a first step.