Don’t use pregnancy as an excuse for not working out and staying active. There are tons of benefits to working out during your pregnancy! Here are my top 10 reasons to exercise during your pregnancy.
You’re less likely to be constipated during your pregnancy
You’re more likely to avoid pre and postpartum depression by working out regularly
It will improve your sleep
It can help improve your baby’s cardiovascular health
Women who exercise regularly during their pregnancy have a higher self-esteem and body image compared to women who don’t exercise regularly while pregnant.
Your body will bounce back faster if you exercise during pregnancy
Several studies have shown that women who exercised regularly had a higher chance of a short labor and delivery
Exercise can reduce leg swelling many women experience during pregnancy because it improves blood flow
Some research indicates that kids of moms who work out during pregnancy have better memories and score higher on intelligence and language tests
Regular exercisers are 75% less likely to need a forceps delivery, 55% less likely to have an episiotomy and up to four times less likely to have a Cesarean section