It should be safe right?

iwan2noe

iwan2noe

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Mummies/mtbs,

I am currently in my 17th wks of pregnancy and started to walk (very slowly) on the treadmill for 20mins each time. With a speed reading of 3.5 and incline level of 0.5.

Any objections or comment on this?
I hope simple exercise like walking is safe and good to do :red:

Thanks a million!:tlaugh:
 
Harmy

Harmy

Member
hey! Walking is perfectly fine, just keep it at a nice slow pace, infact walking and swimming are the two best excercises when pregnant.
 
CanCanMum

CanCanMum

Moderator
as long as u grip hold of the threadmill rails for extra safety, shd be fine.

i walked a lot during pregnancy too....
 
PinkDiamonds

PinkDiamonds

Well-Known Member
Walking is great! Must keep it up especially until your last term as it will help you with an easier labor.

The concern with exercising in pregnant ladies is increased heart rate and increased body temperature, so as long as you don't exert yourself is fine! Last time during my last term I will climb stairs instead of take lift home. =)
 
Ting

Ting

Well-Known Member
if u hv been jogging b4 u were preg, its fine to cont'd jogging when u r preg.
u watch sex in the city? one of them also jogged thru out her pregnancy cos she had been doing tt for a long time b4 she got pregnant, cos she check with her gynae n he gv the green light.
if in doubt, do consult your gynae, exercising is good as long as its not too over.:)
 
iwan2noe

iwan2noe

Well-Known Member
Hi hi dear all,

I did a search and found that exercising during pregnancy is ok, so long as the intensity and pace is suitable.

Attaching the article and a link for you to read up more if you are interested :)
Source : babycentre

Exercise during pregnancy may help baby's development
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- Exercising during pregnancy appears to boost fetal development, according to a you.S. study.

The study included pregnant women, ages 20 to 35, who were divided into two groups. Those in the exercise group did moderate intensity aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes three times per week. Those in the control group did not get regular exercise.
A team at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and the University of Kansas Medical Center used non-invasive tests to monitor fetal development, breathing and body movements, as well as fetal heart rate and autonomic nervous system control.
The main aim of the study was to determine whether exercise during pregnancy resulted in cardiovascular benefits to the fetus. The secondary goal was to determine if exercise during pregnancy increasing fetal breathing movements, a marker of well-being and of functional development of the respiratory system.
The study found that:
Fetal heart rate was significantly lower in the exercise group during both breathing and non-breathing movement periods.
Fetal short-term and overall heart rate variability were higher in the exercise group during breathing movements.
The exercise-exposed fetuses had higher measures of vagal (cardiovascular) control during breathing movements.
No significant differences in measures of vagal control between the two groups were noted during periods of fetal non-breathing, and there were no group or breathing differences in sympathetic heart rate control.
"These findings suggest a potential benefit of maternal exercise on fetal development because of the link between fetal breathing movements and the developing autonomic nervous system," concluded the researchers.
The study was expected to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, April 18-22, in New Orleans.


Healthy growth in womb tied to higher IQ scores
Healthy growth in womb tied to higher IQ scores | BabyCenter

Happy reading! :001_302:
 
J

Jo90

New Member
Hi All,

I'm only in my 5th week.. can i go swimming or walking on treadmill? Or should I wait till 2nd tri? I haven't seen any gynae yet, but my gp said it's okie to swim.
 
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