Photo: Gettyimages Myth 1.Swimming is the best sport during the day Swimming is good for pregnant women because it allows you to exercise your body while relaxing. However, not everything is so great. Firstly, after exercising in the pool, appetite increases, and overeating is not at all good during the period of gestation. Secondly, swimming with a breaststroke with a head over water puts excessive stress on the neck and lower back, which can lead to increased pain in the pelvic region. And thirdly, it is not recommended to swim on the back in late pregnancy, since the baby is already large and can squeeze the blood vessels in the abdominal cavity.
Photo: Gettyimages Myth 2. You do not have to run during pregnancy. This is ambiguous. If you are new to running, then you should not start doing this at such a crucial time for you. It is better to give preference to more gentle loads - swimming, walking, lightweight cardiovascular equipment. If you are a runner with experience, then continue, but do not overdo it, try not to overheat, especially in the first trimester. In addition, run on level ground to avoid falls and injuries.
Photo: Gettyimages Myth 3. You can not work out in the gym. Pumping the muscles with the help of "iron" is not what you first think about when it comes to pregnancy. Nevertheless, when in a few months you find yourself in the delivery room, the musculature prepared for childbirth will be very useful. Squatting on a gymnastic ball, lunges and even regular walking will help strengthen the lower body, pushups will tighten your arms and back. In general, training the whole body will develop stamina, which is important for childbirth. Myth 4. You need to eat a lot during pregnancy. This is a completely outdated opinion. Passion for food can lead to overweight, which is not good for you or for the child. Yes, pregnant women always want to eat, no matter how much you eat. Therefore, it is important to maintain a reasonable portion size. You can choose a balanced diet that includes protein, fiber, healthy fats and carbohydrates, which are rich in nutrients. In this case, the risk of postpartum obesity is practically not threatened.
Photo: Gettyimages Myth 5. Exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor are pleasant, but insignificant. During pregnancy, these exercises are often considered as additional, but in fact they help to cope with such trouble as urinary incontinence, which is often found in the period of carrying a child. But most importantly, with the help of Kegel gymnastics, it is easier for pregnant women to continue their sex life, and when the time comes - to give birth. These exercises are quite simple to perform, but the result cannot be overestimated. The fact is that during pregnancy, the pelvic floor muscles relax, their elasticity decreases. But if you regularly tighten and relax the muscles of the perineum for 10−15 minutes several times a day, their condition can be restored. Myth 6. It’s not worth continuing to continue your ABS workouts during pregnancy. You can continue to workout during the first trimester, provided that there is no doctor’s ban. In the future, it is recommended to exclude exercises performed on the back. Of course, a developed press is important so that after birth the body quickly acquires its former forms, but do not abuse it! If earlier you regularly performed exercises for abdominal muscles, go to a more gentle workout. If the sport is not your friend, then you do not need to start in pregnancy. Suffer, here only 9 months.
Photo: Gettyimages Myth 7.If you breastfeed your baby, the weight will go away by itself Eh, if only it were that simple! On the contrary, breastfeeding triggers the hormones responsible for appetite. The child needs to be fed, which means that the mother needs to eat too. As a result, the weight even increases. But this is the norm. Just enjoy this time. You are a mom, you should be healthy and happy. And you can fight overweight later. Myth 8. Your figure will never be the same This is the most hyped myth of all. Most likely invented by lazy moms. For example, I know women who, even after two caesarean sessions, regained their figure. It's all about perseverance and willingness to work on yourself. You can finally return to intense training, you can use the child as a simulator and it is absolutely necessary to move a lot, then the process will go. The main thing is not to give up. And it's also a lot of fun to play sports with the whole family. In general, there are a lot of options, there would be a desire. Pregnancy is a wonderful period. But it is quite possible to carry it out with benefit, if you listen to the advice of the doctor leading your pregnancy, and most importantly - to yourself ... Read More