Pregnancy made easy... and post-natal care
Pregnant women go through substantial physiological and psychological changes. This is why a reconditioning regimen requires caution.
Sports coaching benefits:
- Preventing perineum problems
- Reducing some types of discomfort (cramps, hemorrhoids, nausea, insomnia...)
- Reducing weight gain
- Keeping in shape
During the 3 pregnancy phases, the intensity, duration and frequency of muscular and cardiovascular exercises will be gradually reduced. The pelvic floor needs to be toned without disregarding postural deviations caused by pregnancy.
Getting back in shape after childbirth is essential. It enables you to regain control over your body, tone your figure and get back your fighting spirit. After childbirth, resuming sustained physical activity is, of course, out of the question. However, some respiratory exercises can slowly tone the abdominals and can be done approximately three weeks after delivery. As soon as you have completed your perineal rehabilitation, you may start doing more invigorating exercises. Do not start bust-toning exercises unless pain in your breasts has subsided. You may start doing exercises for redeveloping gluteus and back muscles one or two months after birth depending on your physical condition.
It can take approximately 3 to 6 months after childbirth to get back to the shape you were in before your pregnancy.
At any rate, consult your gynecologist before starting a reconditioning program.