Physical exercise during pregnancy is good for the baby's heart

For future moms who still have not been motivated to exercise, new research points to a result that could tip the balance: physical activity is the first strategic intervention to benefit the health of the baby's heart during and after pregnancy. conducted in 2008 by the University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, United States, had already indicated that pregnant women who exercised for at least 30 minutes three times a week had fetuses with a lower heart rate during the last weeks of development, one heart health sign.

Now the same team has shown that active mothers may have babies with a heart improvement that is maintained after n ascertainment. We analyzed 61 pregnant women, who had their hearts and the fetus monitored four times throughout the study. The women's aerobic activity levels ranged from walking, running, and some participants also weighed and practiced yoga.

Babies were followed up to one month of life and as a result continued to have a healthier heart even after birth . According to the researchers, the system that controls cardiac function has improved with regular aerobic exercise, helping both the health of mothers and the continuity of a healthy life for the children after childbirth.

Relief of pain and discomfort

Beyond to do good to the heart, regular practice of physical activity helps to decrease the formation of varicose veins, back and joint pain and aching muscles during gestation. "About half of pregnant women have pain in the lumbar spine - the lower one near the hip - discomfort that can persist in postpartum," says physiotherapist Thomas Wildeisen, a specialist in postural courses for pregnant women. This problem, as well as abdominal and pelvic sagging, can be minimized with correct exercises.

Even the posture, which is affected by belly growth, can be improved. "By strengthening the muscles of the buttocks, back, shoulders and belly, you keep the body aligned and reduce the discomfort associated with poor posture, reducing even the difficulties of breathing," explains the specialist. However, it is important to remember that you should always practice with medical guidance, especially during pregnancy.

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