Should women who are pregnant diet or start an exercise program?
The pre/post natal woman should not try to restrict calories, but on the other hand, they don’t need to overeat either. Dieting during pregnancy can lead to low weight gain, which in turn, is associated with a lower birth weight. Most women will gain between 25 and 35 pounds.
Exercise is important for both the pre- and post-natal woman. Women experience some calcium loss from their bones during pregnancy because of its transfer to the developing fetus and this can result in a calcium deficiency if sufficient calcium is not replaced in the diet. Exercise will help to strengthen bones by strengthening muscles, and this can help to counteract the effect of calcium lost. Regular exercise will also keep the pre-natal woman in shape for labour and delivery. After delivery, exercise will help to gain much-needed strength and endurance, boost energy and decrease stress.
The pre/post natal woman enjoys the same benefits from fitness as the “normal” person. However, this is not the time to try to increase fitness by increasing workload. Participants should be encouraged to monitor their own effort and comfort in order to stay aerobic and injury free.
Blessings on the road to health!
Got questions? Post your question in the comment section and your name will be entered in a draw on May 31st for the prize of the Fit for Faith e-book series.
The pre/post natal woman should not try to restrict calories, but on the other hand, they don’t need to overeat either. Dieting during pregnancy can lead to low weight gain, which in turn, is associated with a lower birth weight. Most women will gain between 25 and 35 pounds.
Exercise is important for both the pre- and post-natal woman. Women experience some calcium loss from their bones during pregnancy because of its transfer to the developing fetus and this can result in a calcium deficiency if sufficient calcium is not replaced in the diet. Exercise will help to strengthen bones by strengthening muscles, and this can help to counteract the effect of calcium lost. Regular exercise will also keep the pre-natal woman in shape for labour and delivery. After delivery, exercise will help to gain much-needed strength and endurance, boost energy and decrease stress.
The pre/post natal woman enjoys the same benefits from fitness as the “normal” person. However, this is not the time to try to increase fitness by increasing workload. Participants should be encouraged to monitor their own effort and comfort in order to stay aerobic and injury free.
Blessings on the road to health!
Got questions? Post your question in the comment section and your name will be entered in a draw on May 31st for the prize of the Fit for Faith e-book series.
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