Q&A: exercise tips for womenWhat kind of exercise is alright for a pregnant woman to do?
Posted in July 26th, 2011 by admin | Filed under Exercise Tips For Women | Comments (0)
Question–: What kind of exercise is alright for a pregnant woman to do?
Is it alright for a pregnant woman to work out at all? I’m guessing it probably shouldnt be too strenuous. Does anyone have any health tips or good nutrition facts for a women while she’s pregnant?
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Answer by 3B4
Walking is the best exercise and you are right-nothing too strenuous like running or lifting weights.I am 25 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and walking is enough to keep me fit.
Answer by Heather M
Walking is the only I know, but talk to your doctor . Eat healthy foods, eat small meals like every few hours -so she won’t get heartburn. keep crackers around in case of morning sickness that helped me. good luck-congrats
Answer by Jay
Its best to discuss your situation with your doctor/ob/gyn. most woman are able to continue with some sort of exercise during pregnancy and can even benefit from it. But only you doctor can tell you weather its safe for you and the pregancy in question.
first link is for nutrition second is exercise:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/pregnancynutrition.html
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/effectsofexerciseonpreg.html
Answer by mpwife_99
If you arent high risk, then any excercise you did before you were pregnant is just fine. Always check with your Dr. though. If you werent active prior to your pregnancy than walking a good pace and light weights would be fine to do, and even swimming would be a great way to excercise.
Answer by heather m
Yes it is OK to workout during pregnancy, in fact, it is good for her and the baby but she should not begin any new and strenuous exercise routines. Swimming, walking, bike riding, low impact aerobics are all very good. She needs to take vitamins for herself and the baby but more for herself than the baby because the baby will take what it needs and leave her completely depleted. Fresh fruits,veggies, fiber, protein and calcium are all good things. Pretty much the same foods that are good for you are good for her. The fresher and more preservative free the better. Avoid convenient foods, such as foods that have already been prepared and only need a microwave to complete. If you know what I mean. Those boxed foods and ready to serve meals are loaded with crap. Natural is better.
Answer by teresa p
Jay had some great sites to look into!! When I was pregnant my Doctor told me I could do anything I did before I was pregnant and DO NO add any new exercise that I had not been doing. Use common sense my Dr. was angry with me when he found out I was still riding a dirt bike. so that goes to say you cant do everything you were doing.
Answer by Bella
walking..anything that she feels comfortable doing…..cardio as long as she can still maintain a conversation without getting breathless, and anything that does not require her to be on her back after the 5th month. leg and arm weight training is perfect.
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What websites are there that give good exercising tips and suggestions for pregnant women? I’m 6 weeks (if that makes a difference).
Thanks!
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Answer by Having a baby boy!
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Answer by Y! Answering Addict ♥
I am continuing to do everything I did before I got pregnant. That includes an hour of cardio a day. Doctor said it was perfectly fine, and they recommend you walk at least 30 minutes a day anyway. Congrats on your pregnancy.
Answer by Sarah H
in borders, theres a pregnancy yoga dvd. it’s relaxing and really helps with back pains
Answer by Mae B Jolly
I suggest you consult your doctor before starting anything. However if you already exercise, there is no reason to stop just yet. Your body will let you know when it is time to start backing off. If you get tired, slow down. If you start to cramp a little, you need to back off from going so hard. Your body knows better than anything.
Further along, of course, certain exercises become troublesome but that is not until your stomach starts getting larger and throws off your balance. Inside of your womb, your baby is very cushioned from most of what you put your body through.
Of course, you wouldn’t want to take up boxing/kickboxing/football or anything of that sort for the risk of a hard blow directly to your womb.
Answer by D’ovanni’s.Mama.12/21
at 6wks, you can do every exercize you were doing before…
if it wasnt 107 + degrees everyday here where i live, i’d still be doing my daily 8mi walk through town. but the heat is dehydrating and miserable. i was doing the walkin until my 3.5 mo mark.
i still do crunches. and at 4+mo im still not showing.
i still do squats. i just dont suggest running, as it will cause too much rough movement and the beginning of the development is vital.
but as far as your back goes, i suggest you stretch.
my back kills me every night… do your stretches in the morn and before bed….
Answer by <3 lovin my babe <3
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Answer by Nisha
Babycenter.com is good.
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MEDFLAG 09: Partnership strengthens ties and friendships
By Staff Sgt. Lesley Waters
CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
MANZINI, Swaziland – Partnership was the key to success during MEDFLAG 09, a U.S. Army Africa exercise held this August that benefited thousands of people in Swazi villages.
That partnership was built on cooperation between the U.S. military and government of Swaziland, said Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III, commander of U.S. Army Africa.
“Our pledge is to continue to serve side-by-side with our national and international partners to promote security, stability and peace in Africa, and of course in Swaziland,” Garrett said. “MEDFLAG 09 has been an important demonstration of our commitment to our African and partnered nations.”
The exercise included the Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force, the Swaziland Ministry of Health, U.S. Army Africa and U.S. Africa Command.
Swazi medical staff got firsthand tips from U.S. medical officers. Meanwhile, the U.S. troops learned how to overcome the challenges to offering healthcare in rural African villages, Garrett said.
At a medical professional exchange, a dozen Swazi military and civilian medics took part in a seminar with U.S. medical officers – sharing ideas that build capacity to work together in the future. Through “first responder” mentoring, 25 Swazi medics from the USDF and the health ministry gained important tools that can help them in a crisis.
Overall, 16 Swazi medics, both military and civilians, took part in joint medical missions in local communities that helped Swazi people in need.
“Our Soldiers learned important lessons about how to operate in Africa, while the Swazi medical staff increased their capabilities through our interaction,” Garrett said. “As an added benefit, the people of Swaziland received quality care from this partnership effort.”
During the two-week exercise, roughly 2,400 medical and dental treatments were performed during visits to Swazi villages. At veterinary clinics, nearly 10,500 animals received treatment.
While in Swaziland, Garrett visited the joint U.S.-Swazi medical teams and spoke at the closing ceremony, held Aug. 14 at USDF headquarters.
“American and Swazi medics worked side-by-side to improve our readiness and enhance our ability to work together in combined medical operations,” Garrett said.
U.S. and Swazi teams carried out six veterinary civil assistance projects (VETCAPs), including a two-day visit to Hhohho Village in Zinyane Province, one-day at Shiselweni Village in Mkhwakhweni Province, one day at Manzini Village in Matufseni Province and a two-day visit in Lubombo Village in Maloma Province. During the VETCAPs, the veterinary team treated 6,792 cattle, 3,381 goats, 195 sheep, 195 dogs, one horse and one pig.
They also operated and successfully removed a benign tumor growing on the throat of a cow on the first day of VETCAPs.
“It was an unexpected surprise,” said U.S. Army Maj. Michael Simpson, of the Fort Dix, New Jersey-based 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, who was leading veterinary efforts during MEDFLAG 09. “Even though the tumor was benign it was near the throat. If it continued growing, it would have cut off the cow’s air passage and it would have suffocated.”
As the U.S. and Swazi veterinary teams treated the Swaziland livestock, medical and dental teams treated the local villagers.
The medical teams, which consisted of members from the 212th Combat Support Hospital, the U.S. Army Center for Health and Preventive Medicine and the 21st Sustainment Command, treated 1,519 patients during the six medical civil assistance projects (MEDCAPs).
“We saw patients who had everything from the basic cold to an elderly woman who had a goiter,” said 2nd Lt. Matthew McCreery, MEDFLAG 09’s executive officer.
The dental team, which consisted of members from the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Patrick AFB, Fla.; 59th Medical Wing, Wilford Medical Hall, Texas; and 212th CSH, treated 262 patients and extracted 273 teeth during the six dental civil assistance projects (DENCAPs).
“We were able to gain the trust of the Swazi villagers,” said Air Force Col. Dean Whitman, oral and maxillofacial surgeon. “Conducting these sorts of missions is important so the Swazis know we have good intentions and our primary concern is to help.”
During MEDFLAG 09, both U.S. and Swazi personnel conducted classes on disaster medical planning and operations, a mass casualty exercise and humanitarian and civic outreach to local communities. Classes included first responder familiarization, disaster relief, preventive medicine and tropical medicine.
“The health of the Swazi people and their livestock is clearly very important,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael Money, co-director of MEDFLAG 09. “It is our distinct privilege to have worked side-by-side with our new found friends from the USDF and the Ministry of Health, to deliver medical and veterinary care in all four regions of this beautiful land.”
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Photos by Air Force Staff Sgt. Lesley Waters. CJTF-HOA Public Affairs
PHOTO CAPTION: U.S. Army Africa Commander Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III talks with Army Capt. Charlie Pastor and Army Spc. Michelle Fiveash, U.S. service members participating in exercise MEDFLAG 09, during his visit of Lubombo Village on the second day of the combined medical and dental civil assistance project (MEDCAP and DENCAP) as part of exercise MEDFLAG 09 on Aug. 13.
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