Research proving Pregnancy Exercise Safe
If you’re skeptical about exercising during pregnancy – here’s some great research based articles and websites that will put your mind at ease.
Study: Exercise during pregnancy reduces C-Section rates in healthy pregnancies
This article is amazing. It demonstrates that STRENGTH training is vital during pregnancy. “This result aims to encourage pregnant women to be active during gestation, emphasizing the idea that exercise is a factor that can help to improve life quality in future populations. A physiological fact as the pregnancy process and birth can determine the future health and life quality of the female and her baby.”
Study: Exercise during pregnancy benefits babies
Keeping slim while you’re expecting isn’t the top priority — rather, it’s making sure you’re staying active, feeling your best and making sure you and baby get enough nutrients to grow. In a small new study, researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand report that a mother’s regular aerobic exercise may be good for a growing fetus’ health — and may even help a baby get a healthier start in life.
Portland Pregnancy does a FABULOUS job of taking important research articles and posting it to the world in an understandable and creative way! Her articles are so informative and should convince you it’s okay to exercise, exercise, exercise!
Squats are the way to a strong Pelvic Floor – not kegels!
Katy is doing us all a wonderful favor by providing these easy to follow pictures of exercises (& more!) that lead to more flexible, healthy muscles that are particularly important during birth!!
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