Patients with high Risk Pregnancy/Abnormal baby Position/low lying placenta/Cervical incompetency needs to consult a physiotherapist/Ob-Gyne Specialist for proper guidance. Informations shared here or anywhere on this website is not a substitute of consultation /evaluation /preventive care or treatment plan with a Specialist Ob Gyne doctor or allied medical services. Medical Information is continuously changing with time, so give proper attention to the latest knowledge, guidelines and follow up with your doctor.
Why do you need antenatal exercises?
Prepare for labor
Ease or prevent minor discomfort of pregnancy
Maintain a stable body position
Prepare for immediate Postnatal Phase
Cardiovascular and respiratory fitness
Improve general body muscle tone
Relieve tension
Guidelines for antenatal exercises:
Exercise at least 3 times per week
Avoid exercise in supine position after first trimester
Avoid prolonged motionless standing
Modify exercises according to maternal symptoms and fatigue levels
Avoid exercises that cause loss of balance or falling
Have adequate diet
Hydration before, during and after exercise
When not to do antenatal exercises?
Exercises during First Stage of Contraction
Sleeping/Relaxation Position during pregnancy
