Benefits of Swimming For Pregnant Women

For you who love to swim, continue this practice despite being pregnant. Swimming is a sport that can be pregnant women, says Gillian Fletcher, an expert on post-natal exercise as reported by Babycentre.co.uk.

Fletcher reminded, however, before the start of this water sports, the condition of pregnant women consult with a physician or midwife.

If pre-pregnancy you never exercise, you can begin to swim, even during the second trimester of gestation. You should start slowly, stretch before and after swimming, heating and cooling gradually.

"Do not force the body's excessive," said Fletcher.

Swimming is good exercise for this activity using two large muscle groups (arms and legs). Although categorized as low-impact, swimming good for heart health and lungs. When swimming, the pregnant body feels 'lighter' because it is supported by water. Although swimming is a very safe form of exercise, but the risk of injury still exists, but low.

Various aerobic exercise provides health benefits for the body, such as improving the body's ability to process and use oxygen is important for both mother and fetus.

"Exercise also improves circulation, increase strength and muscle tone and build endurance," said Fletcher.

Swimming also burns calories, helps relieve fatigue and make sleep more soundly. Regular exercise like swimming also helps you overcome emotional and physical challenges during pregnancy.