** Pregnancy and physical exercise **

Pregnancy and physical exercise are always caught by the supervision of professionals. Although we all know that physical activity is important in all stages of our life, when gestation comes some doubts about the convenience of performing physical exercise during pregnancy as well as the type of activity, its frequency, intensity and duration. Given this doubt, the trend is usually (erroneously) that of remaining inactive, increasing physical inactivity rates to 90%. Pregnancy and physical exercise must be supervised by professionals. Both the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that pregnant women practice moderate intensity exercise, with the aim of maintaining their physical condition throughout pregnancy. All regardless of age, weight range, degree of previous experience in the field of physical exercise, etc. ## During pregnancy, physical exercise acquires greater importance than in the rest of our life because there are many physiological, anatomical and physical modifications, in pregnant women, which requires continuous adaptation.

For example: there is a growth of the uterus that causes a change in the center of gravity of the woman, which produces a progressive increase in lumbar curvature (lumbar hyperlordosis) and an anteversion of the pelvis producing serious problems of back and neck pain that can take pregnant woman to remain in bed for long periods of time. Do not forget, pregnancy and physical exercise should be united if our doctor allows us. ## [! [Pregnant back pain Animae Benidorm] (https://animae.es/storage/85/dolo-de-espalda-embarazada-animae-benidorm-1024x683.jpg)] ( https://blog.animae.es/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dolo-de-espalda-embarazada-animae-benidorm.jpg)

Pregnancy and physical exercise, is associated with benefits for both the mother and the baby in:

• Controlled weight increase of pregnant women.
• Reduction of caesarean sections and instrumental births (significantly improves natural delivery rates).
• Lower incidence of gestational diabetes.
• Prevention of an excess weight of the baby.
• Lower percentage of neonate income.
• Prevention of motor problems (such as sciatic problems and general joint pain) of the future mom during pregnancy.
• Prevent the increase in blood pressure from both pregnant women and the baby.

Tips for the practice of physical exercise in pregnant women:

• Avoid exercises above the shoulders with a lot of load.
• Strengthen abdominal and paravertebral muscles avoiding hyperpressant exercises.
• Specific pelvic floor work.
• Cardiovascular work at moderate intensity.
• Strength exercises within healthy parameters.
• Avoid in certain periods of pregnancy Perform exercises in supine position (back) since you can obstruct the arrival of blood to the baby.

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Faced with the question: can I exercise during my pregnancy?

• The answer is: it is not that you can, but that ... you must do it!
• For this there are specialized centers in which you can find degree in physical activity and sport since physical exercise must be done with certain characteristics and intensities.

Note: The exercises of preparation for childbirth (generally carried out by the midwife and lately by some physiotherapists) and the physical exercise in pregnant women (conducted by the Bachelor of Sciences of Physical and Sports Activity), are totally different concepts and programs when execution and objectives. Remember, whenever you can, seek the help of a personal coach in Benidorm to receive a result and security in your health and that of the baby. More information in this link <https://www.saludmasdeport