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Exercising during pregnancy is important to keeping you strong and healthy for your baby, and the simple workouts for expecting mothers can be really exciting. But you know what they always say: It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt.<\/strong><\/span>
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\nWe all know the benefits of exercise at any stage of our life. If we move more, we feel better and with the right diet too, we can look better.
\nIt’s no different in pregnancy. Our body is subjected to massive changes, both physically and mentally, and exercise can help us to adapt better. Not only will it help to manage weight gain, an inevitable part of pregnancy, but we’ll have the energy to fight back at those raging hormones, which can send some of us a little loopy  – again hard to avoid during those nine wonderful months!
\nWhat’s more, studies have found<\/a> that following the right programme of exercise during pregnancy will lead to a happier state of mind, more (or better) sleep, and even an easier labour. Sign me up now!
\nRead more: 5 easy confinement recipes for a better you<\/a>
\nProper precautions<\/strong>
\nExercise during pregnancy is not dangerous if you take the proper precautions but there are some sports you should avoid. We asked our expert gynaecologist, Dr Peter Chew to explain.
\n“The dangers that may arise are the types of exercise that are likely to result in  injuries to the mother and the baby, says Dr Chew, who runs the Peter Chew Clinic For Women at Gleneagles Medical Centre.
\n“For example, contact sports such as football, basketball or kick boxing carry a high risk of getting knocked in the stomach,” he says. “This can cause placental separation resulting  in vaginal bleeding and occasional  foetal death. Activities that are prone to fall, such as horse riding or cycling outdoor, should also be avoided for similar reasons.”<\/p>\n

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Yoga helps to relax the mind and strengthen the body for labour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pregnancy routine<\/strong>
\nFor most women, continuing with your regular routine is ok after the first trimester, but it is a good idea to adapt your workout to how you feel that day. In particular, you should also consider the stage of your pregnancy and if you are experiencing a smooth or high risk pregnancy.
\nRead more: Your pregnancy timeline checklist<\/a>
\n“A safe schedule would be about 2-3 times a week with each session lasting about 30 minutes in the first and second trimesters, suggests Dr Chew. “For the last trimester, you may reduce your activities slightly depending on your state of body. But, do not exercise till the point of exhaustion.”
\nFor all women, you need to be more aware of your body and its limitations during pregnancy. Listen to your body during exercise and always stop if you feel like you are exerting yourself. If you are concerned, it is best to always visit your practitioner.
\nDr Chew gives us these four danger signs to watch out for during and after exercise:<\/p>\n