**Effect of exercise in pregnancy** During pregnancy, due to the changes that occur in the body, it is necessary to do exercise...Exercise helps the growth of the fetus and can increase the mother's weight to a suitable level and prevent the pains that occur during pregnancy. - Overweight Leg cramps, varicose veins and swelling - Back pain caused by the arch created in the back due to the enlargement of the abdomen - Pain in the perineum - Bloating and constipation - Lack of urinary control - Respiratory disorders due to pressure on the diaphragm - Psychological problems caused by worrying about accepting responsibility - Fear of childbirth ### **Benefits of exercise during pregnancy** Exercise helps a lot in reducing the occurrence of many diseases in pregnant women... but these activities should not put pressure on the mother and the fetus and avoid any physical and mental stress on the health of the mother and the fetus... The benefits of exercise for the body are: - Breathing easier and strengthening the diaphragm and muscles between the chest - Strengthening the skeletal and bone system - Strengthening body muscles - Timely control of muscle contractions and relaxation, especially in the perineal muscles during childbirth - Mental and psychological strengthening by releasing endorphin hormones ### **main sports groups** - Strengthening the pelvic muscles - Strengthening the back muscles - Aerobic exercises that strengthen the heart and blood vessels - Strengthening of the perineum muscles ### **Exercises during pregnancy** - Walking - Swimming in water - Yoga - Kegel exercise ### **Phases of exercise during pregnancy** - Warming up the body to prepare for exercise - Carrying out the training process - Slowly return the body to the original position **Articles related to this article:** Prenatal care Pregnancy stress Nutrition during pregnancy