Pregnancy and Fitness!
Consistent and on-going research shows that exercising while pregnant is not only safe but beneficial to the mother’s health before, during and immediately after delivery of an infant. Postpartum (after pregnancy) recovery is enhanced and frequently improved as well with a higher level of fitness going into the experience. Moreover, extreme levels of physical activity throughout pregnancy and literally within just a few days of delivery are heavily documented in research with no adverse effects on mother or fetus. Although it’s recommended that pregnant women avoid supine (lying on back) exercise after the first trimester (it can interrupt fetus blood flow), contact sports or high injury activity (for obvious reasons), high-altitude exertion (due to oxygen partial pressure), hot tub immersion (due to excessive heat) and scuba diving (due to pressure exerted under water) exerise is highly recommended at levels maintained before entering pregnancy.
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