Exercise And Health

Question 1

Physical exercise recommendations for pregnancy and post partum

Answer 1

Can be safely recommended during pregnancy and has no negative impact on breast feeding
Activities should reflect pre pregnancy levels
Should include strength training
Vigorous activity is not recommended for previously inactive women
After 6-8 week postnatal check, can resume more intense activities gradually
Pelvic floor exercises as soon as possible postpartum and continue daily

Question 2

Evidence that exercise during pregnancy causes…

Answer 2

Reduction in hypertensive disorders
Reduction in pregnancy weight gain
Improves cardio respiratory fitness
Reduced risk of gestational diabetes

Question 3

Evidence that exercise during postpartum causes…

Answer 3

Reduction in depression
Improved emotional well-being
Improved physical conditioning
Reduction in postpartum weight fain
Faster return to pre pregnancy weight