Prenatal Exercise Do's and Don'tsStack #127082
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| check with physician before beginning any prenatal program |
do |
| use jerky, jarring and twisting movements |
don't |
| think safety |
do |
| make quick directional changes |
don't |
| lie on back after the first trimester of pregnancy |
don't |
| listen to your body |
do |
| perform exercises that decrease pulmonary space |
don't |
| include muscular endurance exercises |
do |
| perform exercises or activities that compromise hip/pelvis joint structure |
don't |
| include stretching |
do |
| modify intensity of the activity |
do |
| perform activities that could cause trauma to the abdominal area |
don't |
| modify the exercise if shortness of breath occurs |
do |
| Intake adequate amount of calories |
do |
| engage in competitive, unfamilar activities |
don't |
| eat a high carbohydrate snack prior to exercise |
do |
| stay hydrated |
do |
| hold breath during exercise |
don't |
| dress appropriately |
do |
| use relaxation exercises |
do |
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