11/14/2022
According to the ACOG guidelines, these are the recommendations for exercise during pregnancy.
In the absence of medical and obstetric complications,
💕Exercise with moderate intensity (brisk walk) 20-30 min per day.
💕Avoid contact sports, activities with high risk of falling (skiing, surfing, horseback riding), scuba diving.
💕 Be mindful of overheating and dehydration.
💕Previous fitness level is critical. For instance, highly active women can continue vigorous exercises.
💕Exercises should be adjusted over time as the belly grows.
💕Physical INACTIVITY is the 4th leading risk factor for fetal mortality.
Note : If you think you are experiencing PSD seek help from a women's health physical therapist. You can also look at a prior reel where I teach how to do a ball exercise in a chair to help relieve the pain. 🙌🏼