Exercise

Now that I'm pregnant Exercise Safety exercise with someone warm up before exercising and cool down after exercising if you become short of breath, stop the activity eat a snack an hour to an hour and half before exercising What are good exercises to do when I’m pregnant? pelvic floor exercises (kegel) walking riding a stationary bike swimming aquafit, prenatal exercise classes yoga (do not do Bikram or hot yoga) low-impact aerobic exercise How can I start an exercise routine? begin exercising 3 times a week and slowly increase to 4 times a week start exercising for 15 minutes at a time with rest breaks and you should not go over 30 minutes without a rest break Kegel Exercise Video

After Delivery When can I start exercising? you can do gentle pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises called kegel exercises within 24 hours post delivery kegel exercises help prevent or control urinary incontinence they can be done anytime and any where How do I Kegel? by concentrating on tightening and relaxing the muscles in the vaginal and rectal area for 3 seconds at a time to ensure you know how to contract these muscles, try stopping the flow of urine while you're going to the bathroom if you succeed, you've got the basic move kegel exercises are only effective when done regularly kegel exercises are usually started on the 3rd day following delivery and continued for the next 6 weeks What other exercises can I do after delivery? walking is encouraged - start with short walks and work into longer walks as you feel stronger gentle relaxing yoga (see video clip) Postpartum Gentle Relaxing Yoga Video