Pregnant Exercises

Hi,

I have never used an exercise ball. However, i have been hearing that it may prove to be of help during the labor but should be used only if one is already used to it.

I am 29 weeks preg now and am planning to start using it. Can anyone tell me:
- how is it used?
- if there is a brand that is better than the others?
- what size should i go for? (i m 5′4″ and weigh 146 pounds right now)
- what are the benefits during various phases of pregnancy, specially labor?

As a matter of fact, I am using it right now! I am sitting on it in front of my computer!…and I am bouncing up and down… very comfortable. Its the only way I can sit without being in agony because of my back! You dont necessarily need the ball for exercising, I only use it for relaxation.
In labour I will use it when I am tired of walking, I will, like I am doing now, just sit on it, and gently bounce up and down. Another very comfortable position is to stand on your knees and put your elbows on the ball, and then rock back and forth- this relieves my back pain instantly… more than that I dont even try, as my balance is not what its supposed to be!
I dont think brand name matters that much, and as for the size, you just need one that can hold about 150pounds when you sit on it- this should stand on the box.
I dont know the benefits, but I know for sure that it will help me relax!

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-What exercises do you do?
-How long do you exercise for?
-How many days per week?
-Do you feel or know from past experiences that exercise helps with labor and birthing?
-Do you feel better when you exercise as opposed to when you do not?

-Help motivate me…all I want to do is sleep and puke…

I never had a baby but I live with my sister and she had three. We would go three times a week to a pool in a work out gym and work out for a long time. Its a lot less stress on your body and your babies. I was told by an instructor that water exersice is great for expecting moms. Also she told my sister to do a lot of stretching exercises but don't push yourself if you can only get to your knee so what? This helps your muscles and increase your flexibility. The last thing you'd want giving birth is a pulled muscle to add to the pain. Congradulations! Good Luck! Mozel Tov!

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Actually, I will clarify that I know that exercising during pregnancy is safe and most doctors will normally advice some exercise. My question is more, as a person who does not normally exercise at all, would it be safe for me to start walking more and maybe doing light weights for my arms while I’m pregnant (I am not yet)?

The reason why I think this may be a good thing is that I want to cut down the chances of developing gestational diabetes or pregnancy-related hypertension. I also may get me into better shape so that I can lose post-pregnancy weight faster.

I know you are not doctors but maybe someone here has previously questioned your doctor on this.

Thanks!
Tara

If you start before you become pregnant, it’s better. But yeah, light, low-stress exercise is very much recommended. It helps with your own health, and (big bonus) helps make the actual labor easier.

You just sometimes have to take it down a bit. For example I’ve been doing physical therapy for my back, and my physical therapist just gave me a gentler, easier, set of exercises for while I’m pregnant. If you’re wondering about any specific exercise, just be sure to talk to your doctor.

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