What you need to know about sports during pregnancy?

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Anastasiya Lobova, work experience of more than 20 years

IS IT NECESSARY DOING SPORTS DURING PREGNANCY?

Many expectant mothers refuse to do sports during pregnancy, fearing harm to the baby. However, experts claim that moderate physical activity is beneficial for pregnant women, provided there are no contraindications.

In order to accurately determine a safe and useful type of physical activity, the expectant mother must consult with an obstetrician-gynecologist.

WHAT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEST HELPS PREGNANT WOMEN TO RELIEVE STRESS AND ANXIETY?

Let's try to figure out how to calm nerves and relieve stress during pregnancy without pills and other chemical drugs. First, it is necessary to eliminate stress factors, if you can do it: quite a hated job, sign up for childbirth preparation courses, discuss all troubling issues with your doctor, share your feelings with your husband, use the psychologist services, etc. The best way is physical activity.

Physical activity

To get rid of nervousness, irritability and in the fight against stress, you can sign up for special gymnastics for pregnant women or buy a subscription to the appropriate pool group. Regular sports can trigger the body's production of endorphins, which are recognized as hormones of good mood. Also, exercise during pregnancy will help you sleep better and ensure an easier baby delivery. Sports during pregnancy are possible only if there are no contraindications.

Breathing

The easiest and fastest way to relieve stress during pregnancy is to monitor your breathing. You should sign up for yoga for pregnant women and breathing courses.

HOW TO REDUCE BACK PAIN FROM SITTING IN UNCOMFORTABLE CONDITIONS FOR A LONG TIME?

Due to the Russian aggression, most of our citizens, especially pregnant women, are forced to stay for a long time in bomb shelters and various shelters to save their lives. Staying in such premises, as a rule, is not very comfortable, both for psychological and physical condition. One of the consequences of staying in uncomfortable positions for a long time may be back pain.

To reduce discomfort, you can use a few simple tips:

• engage in any physical activity (do familiar gymnastics, movements that are possible in the conditions of stay), avoid movements that provoke pain;
• try to warm the painful areas of the back, this can reduce the intensity of the pain. If possible, ask loved ones to massage the part of the back that hurts. If possible, contact an obstetrician-gynecologist.