What Precautions Should the Pregnant Woman Take When Exercising?
There are some complications of pregnancy that benefit from a sedentary (inactive) lifestyle, and a woman should consult her doctor to make sure exercise is safe for her. Some of those complications are: • Ruptured membranes — “Water breaking” • Premature labor — Going into labor earlier than anticipated. • Incompetent cervix — The cervix begins to dilate very early in pregnancy without any contractions. • Unexplained bleeding — See your doctor for any unexplained bleeding. • Placenta previa — The placenta is attached low on the uterine wall near the internal os (the opening to the cervix). The placenta can begin to pull away from the wall of the uterus and cause unexplained and painless, bleeding-usually in the third trimester. • Multiple pregnancy — Expecting twins or more. Most of the same practices that apply when not pregnant are appropriate for the expectant mother. Because of the increased needs of the developing baby, she should be particularly careful to maintain an adeq
