The Importance Of Exercise During Pregnancy Exercise

This paper is to critique a study of adherence to walking or stretching during pregnancy in high risk women who were sedentary and had previously experienced preeclampsia. The introduction of this article does give a sense of the importance of the problem area. This four-year study investigates the effects of walking or stretching on the incidence of preeclampsia and

This literature review will look into obesity in pregnancy and the influences its has on maternity care. The review will explore specifically health promotion including weight, dietary and exercise advice given to obese women, and will explore the challenges that come with giving weight related advice for the midwife and the women involved.

facilities (Reichert et al., 2007). This particular argument may stem from the lack of safe, but free, areas to exercise; many low-income neighborhoods do not have safe sidewalks, parks, or even free recreation centers to participate even if the desire was there. A prevalent argument that both African American and Hispanic women use as to their inability to obtain a healthy exercise routine is that the additional money needed to provide for childcare while exercising does not suffice a cost to benefit (Reichert et al., 2007). A study done in regards to the Hispanic population found that in the case of parents, money would be spent on a child’s participation in sports or exercise before an adult (Steenhuis, Nooy, Moes, & Schuit, 2009). That

Obesity in pregnant women is a global concern. In The United States, obesity is a critical public health issue—one in every three women is obese (Masho, et al). This issue becomes crucial in the context that 36% of pregnant women in the United States are obese (Shub, et al). Studies show a strong association between maternal obesity and health risks during pregnancy and labor. In addition, a disconnect in perception and awareness exists such that most obese pregnant women who gain weight during pregnancy underestimate their Body Mass Index (BMI); and also have poor knowledge about the risk associated with obesity.

Another important factor is doing daily activities as tolerated. Exercise in moderation, and incorporate stretching lower and upper extremities with rest period. Also monitor daily weight daily and notify physician if any critical change. The pregnant woman will be encouraged to practice deep breathing exercises and this can be used to minimize anxieties and promote energy. This will also prepare the pregnant woman for proper fitness and endurance during delivery and caring for the newborn. These regimens mentioned will minimizes fatigues both on the mother and the developing fetus.

1. Readiness for enhanced regular activity: related to planned exercise activity in the week for the family to improve overall health.

With new technological advancements and the changing of times, people have become increasingly sedentary in their daily lives (“Pounding Away”). With all of our cars and motorized vehicles, few people are forced into strenuous physical activities that would burn the calories needed for a healthy lifestyle. With the creation of robots and mechanized devices to make working more efficient and cheapen labor costs, less than 20% of jobs in the private sector now require moderate physical activity (“Obesity in America”). What had once required for you to get up and walk to the other side of the room can now be done by writing an email or picking up a phone. This decrease in activity in the workplace would be fine if it were counterbalanced by steady leisure exercise. Sadly, many people in their leisure time do not exercise. What do they do instead? The average American spends “55% of his waking hours sitting down” (“Obesity in America”), whether it’s in front of a TV or a computer. Another outcome of the modern age is the change in eating habits. Serving sizes have steadily increased and many fast food places now offer an option to super-size their meals, e.g. McDonald’s, for just a few cents

Second daily activity, start up a low impact exercise routine to obtain pre-pregnancy weight. This will help both mentally and physically once you are closer to your pre-pregnancy weight. The lack of physical activity contributes to excess weight gain during pregnancy and weight retention during postpartum. Many gyms have child care, and as your child ages this will help him or her fine tune attachment social skills early.

Two relevant taboos intended to avoid spontaneous miscarriage include “not walking too fast” and “not walking too often” (Guelfi, 2015). These taboos are practiced by the majority of Chinese women. The idea of physical activity in the Chinese culture during pregnancy is largely looked at as dangerous to the fetus.

While exercise may not be able to eliminate all of the discomfort associated with pregnancy, it can help with circulation, digestion, and constipation, as well as improve posture and muscle tone, which you will need to support joints that are loosened by various hormones as your body prepares for childbirth. Additionally, exercise can counteract the changes in body image and self-esteem that you possess. Most importantly, an appropriate exercise program can help prepare for the mental and physical demands of labor and delivery.

Many find it interesting how the media portrays exercising and dieting. America’s concern about obesity has shocked many organizations, programs, and citizens to take demand. Most seems to know how to take action, for example, they know to monitor calorie intake and exercise daily. However, these ideas have been slower to reinforce. The print media have a big part in this because the consumers read about the actions taken by models and they try to also reinforce those things but, it does not give the consumers the results they hope for, so there is often lost hope. Many think that because the text states that physical activity is the same as working out. Physical Activity is defined as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure.” Exercising is defined as “physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier.” Colleagues at The National Academies stated that there has been an overall decrease in physical activity during the past half century in the United States.

Granted during this time, it will be extremely modified, but maintaining her health will help maintain the baby’s health as well. This can be done within the first trimester by maintaining your normal workout routine. Many don’t even know they are pregnant until halfway through the first trimester. By the second trimester, you would want to greatly decrease the weight and maybe even begin some modified exercises. Within the third trimester, you would want to fully modify your routine so as not to over stress the baby. Some exercises that can be done throughout the whole pregnancy though, may consist of: Pull ups with band assistance, chin ups with band assistance, kegels, chair dips (body weight only) basic squat from chair, wall sits, alternating reverse lunges with hands on a chair, alternating leg extensions to the back with hands on a chair, heel slides, single heel drop, double heel drop, side single leg raises, the clam (legs bent and slightly elevated, heels together, slightly open and close at the knees), side bicycles to the front and the back, scissor kicks back and fourth, speed bicep posture curls with 5lb – 7.5lb hand weights (one armed, hammer curl, fully extended two arm curl), internal/external rotator cuff exercise with bands or 2lb – 5lb hand weights, Single arm, and 45 degree bent over, tricep kickbacks with 2lb – 7.5lb hand weights. If you do not have diastasis recti, (the splitting of the abs) it

Haakstad and Bø (2011) sought to examine the effects of exercise on birth weight in previously sedentary women in Norway by establishing an exercise schedule using an assessor blinded RCT. They supposed lower birth rates would not result from pregnant women participating in moderate intensity exercise. The study included nulliparous women who had not participated in a structured exercise program of >60 minutes once a week or > 120 minutes of brisk walking per week over the last six months (Haakstad & Bø, 2011). Participants were chosen to examine effects of exercise during pregnancy in women without a previously established exercise program. Participants were placed either in the exercise group or the control group. The exercise (intervention) group participated in two 1-hour aerobic dance programs per week, and 30 minutes of additional exercise of choice on remaining weekdays. The control group was neither encouraged nor discouraged to exercise.

The majority of pregnant women hope to have a smooth pregnancy and an easy, natural childbirth. Despite this, undesirable weight gain in mothers (Kowal, Kuk, & Tamim, 2012) and the instances of caesarean birth (Domenjoz, Kayser, & Boulvain, 2014) have been very prevalent in recent years. However, there are many lifestyle choices which women can make during pregnancy that can decrease risk of complications, as well as other lifestyle choices which can increase risk of complications during pregnancy. I am interested in the effects that a physically active lifestyle has during pregnancy. Some common concerns are that physical activity during pregnancy lowers the birth weight of the child, as well as increases risk of premature delivery and hospitalization during pregnancy (Tinloy et al., 2014). I am looking to approach this topic in three segments. The first is concerned with how physical activity affects the mother during all three trimesters of pregnancy. The second is concerned with the effects of physical activity during pregnancy on the birth of the child. The final is focused on the effects that a mother’s physical activity during pregnancy will have on the health of her child. This paper is aimed to cover the three main areas of concern about physical activity during pregnancy. It will cover the potential benefits or drawbacks of physical activity during pregnancy for the mother during pregnancy and birth, as well as for the child in the hopes that it can ascertain

It is good for any woman to be physically fit throughout her life. However, being in good physical condition before becoming pregnant is substantial. Being fit helps a woman’s body meet the physical demands of carrying and delivering a baby. Regular exercise reduces the occurrence of common pregnancy ailments. Unless a doctor decides against it for medical reasons, pregnant women can and should be active before, during and after pregnancy.