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One of the nicest things about pregnancy is that this moment offers many reasons to indulge - devouring portions cake a little more than usual (understand, cravings) and take more naps. But, a number of studies now reverse that mindset, and show that diligent exercise while pregnant can help develop a healthy fetus in various aspects.
Exercise is an important part of healthy pregnancy so even the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, is reported from Baby center, recommends pregnant women at least do 20-30 minutes of mild to moderate (almost) exercise every day of the week - as long as your doctor does not cross exercise or limit your physical activity for reasons of medical conditions or complications.
Here are four reasons why exercise during pregnancy provides benefits to the health of your fetus.
Benefits of exercising during pregnancy
1. Increasing nutrient and oxygen intake for fetal development
Studies show that pregnant women who regularly exercise during the end of the first trimester to the second trimester have a more dramatic acceleration of placental growth compared to pregnant women who do not exercise. Larger placenta has a larger surface area and 15 percent more blood vessels; giving babies more nutritional intake and calories from normal placenta. This increase in size ultimately encourages optimization of placental function and capacity at the end of pregnancy, one of which avoids the complications of preeclampsia (occurs when the placenta is not well developed) or placental insufficiency (the placenta does not work optimally resulting in the birth of a small baby, more likely to occur in women who smoke and / or have chronic conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease).
2. Give birth to a light and lean baby (low BMI)
Babies born to mothers who exercise regularly tend to weigh 150-200 grams lighter, and they are also leaner. The study found that this weight reduction had no effect on bone length and head growth, and overall infant growth and nutrient intake from mother to fetus were also not affected. The average size of babies born to mothers who exercise is only less than 3 kilograms. At the same time, pregnant women who exercise have a slimmer chance to give birth to babies with low birth weight (less than 2.5 kg). In general, babies born hard approaching the lower end of the normal weight range are considered healthy and more immune to the development of diabetes - better insulin sensitivity, even after they are adults - and obesity than the heavier babies.
3. Helps babies develop a healthy heart
Reporting from TimeThe research team from Germany and the United States reported that babies born to mothers who diligently exercise during pregnancy have healthier blood vessel development later in life. The researchers found that the more physical activity the mother performed, the lower the fetal heart rate and the higher the heart rate variability. Low heart rate indicates that the baby's heart is healthy, like an adult who has gone through regular exercise. The level of cardiac variability is also an indication of heart health, which is associated with better general health. High heart rate variability is found in adults who exercise regularly, and their hearts work more efficiently; those who have low variability may be heart disease patients or those who are not physically active.
This effect comes from a significant change in the vascular smooth muscle of the artery wall, which is very important for heart health.
4. Improve the ability of the baby's brain
Scientists at the University of Monstreal, reported from Today, found that pregnant women who regularly exercise - and obediently follow exercise instructions to stay physically active - give birth to babies who have more active brain activity, eight to 12 days after birth, than babies from mothers who don't exercise. While babies sleep, scientists monitor how their brains respond to new and familiar sounds. Babies whose mothers diligently exercise during pregnancy are more able to process repeated sounds, respond more efficiently - and in more sophisticated ways - from other groups of babies. These results indicate the level of brain function maturity that is not possessed by babies of mothers who do not exercise while pregnant
Fitter mothers will give birth to leaner, stronger, healthier, and even smarter children, who may also have better motor skills and heart capacity, as well as a dramatic reduction in the risk of developing diabetes, obesity and other health problems commonly faced by adults. The good news is that mild to moderate physical activity - walking for 15-30 minutes, 3 times a week - seems to have a positive impact, even after the baby is born.
Above all, active mothers show healthy body image values and positive role models for their children to imitate.
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