D2 - The High-Performance Pregnancy Flashcards
What hormonal change occurs during pregnancy to relax joints in the pelvis?
Relaxin is a reproductive hormone produced by your ovaries and the placenta. It loosens and relaxes your muscles, joints and ligaments during pregnancy to help your body stretch. Relaxin also helps your body prepare for delivery by loosening the muscles and ligaments in your pelvis.
What physiological changes happen in blood volume and cardiac output during pregnancy?
Pregnancy leads to an increase in blood volume and cardiac output
What are the key goals for pregnant women in terms of fitness?
Pregnant women need to maintain strength
Why is lying on your back discouraged after the first trimester?
Lying on your back after the first trimester can place pressure on the vena cava (two large veins (great vessels) that return deoxygenated blood from the body into the heart).
Why is doing anything inverted advised against during pregnancy?
Due to the increase in blood volume during pregnancy
What is the common misconception about heart rate during pregnancy?
The common misconception is that pregnant women shouldn’t let their heart rate go above 140 bpm. The real risk is intensity
What are the common-sense ground rules for exercising during pregnancy?
Limit potential falls, slow down, and down-scale
Why should pregnant women avoid letting their core temperature get too high?
If you’re pregnant and your body temperature goes above 102.2°F (39°C) for long periods of time, there is a risk of birth defects or other pregnancy problems, especially during the first trimester. Later in pregnancy, it can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke in the mother.
Why is for time discouraged in workouts during pregnancy?
Rushing through workouts for time is discouraged during pregnancy to prevent potential tripping hazards.
What forms of exercise are recommended until a pregnant woman can’t do them anymore?
Running and rowing are recommended until a pregnant woman can’t do them anymore during pregnancy.
