BENEFITS of Exericsing
During and After Pregnancy
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  • Boost energy levels.
  • Improved or maintained cardiovascular fitness.
  • Improved or maintained muscular tone, strength and endurance.
  • Increased self-esteem and sense of well-being.
  • Help regain figure after birth.
  • Feeling in control of body, shape and size. Decrease likelihood of excessive
    weight gain.
  • Heightened body awareness and confidence.
  • Improved body suppleness.
  • Help ease aches and pains ie. backache, cramp and sleeplessness and likelihood of
    varicose veins.
  • Learning about your changing body during the months of pregnancy and postnatally.
  • Exercise helps the body prepare for the stresses and strains of labour and delivery.
  • Learning the safety aspects of exercising during pregnancy.
  • The chance to meet lots of new people and to share problems, solutions and support with other pregnant and postnatal women.
  • Learning what exercises are most important to you and your babies health ie. how to perform pelvic floor and tilt correctly etc.
  • Understanding your body and how to prevent injury ie. being aware of correct
    posture, abdominal, relaxin, pelvic floor etc.
  • How to exercise with your baby