Antenatal Exercises Mahboubeh Valiani Academic Member of IUMS
Jan 08, 2016
Antenatal Exercises
Mahboubeh ValianiAcademic Member of
IUMS
Frequent questions
What type of exercise?
objectives ?
Is it safe?
How it will affect the results of pregnancy?
GuidelinesContraindication
objectives
Ease or prevent minor discomfort of pregnancy Maintain a stable body position Prepare for labourPrepare for immediate Postnatal period
Cardiovascular and respiratory fitness
General body muscle tone and relieve tension
Result
Woman who exercise have:
Less intervention during pregnancy
Cardiovascular and respiratory fitness
General body muscle tone and relieve tension
Shorter Labor Speedy recovery
Guidelines
Exercise at least three times per weekAvoid exercise in supine position after first trimester & prolonged motionless standing
modify exercises according to maternal symptoms and fatigue levels Avoid exercises could cause loss of balance or falling (ballistic exercises)Have adequate dietHydration before during after exercise
Contraindication
Pregnancy induced hypertension
Preterm rupture of membranesPreterm labour during a prior or current pregnancy
Incompetent cervix /cerclage
Persistent or intermittent bleeding in the second or third trimester
Hip adductor stretching
Tailor’s Sitting Position
Modified Upper Limb & Lower Limb Exercise
Low back extensors stretching
Manual Back Stretch