Essay On Physical Exercise

Physical exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy pregnancy1 and the perfect path to faster postpartum weight loss2 and recovery. It is important to do some regular physical activity during pregnancy as a part of living a healthy lifestyle. In most cases, moderate physical exercise during pregnancy is safe and can have benefits for both the woman and her baby, and would not harm either of them. However, the pregnant woman should be aware of type of physical activity which should be done. The benefits may include some protection against developing heart diseases, Osteoporosis 4 , high blood pressure5 ,colon cancer and breast cancer. It also reduces risk of preeclampsia 35%10, gestational diabetes11 and preterm birth, as well as improves pain tolerance, lowers total weight gain5 and lessens fat gain6, and improves self-image13,14. It reduce chances of developing varicose veins, the likelihood of swelling of feet, ankles or hands, the chance and severity of anxiety or depression. It shortens labor and makes complications less likely during the delivery of the baby. It can make the baby more resilient during the birth process .Regular physical activity can also help to manage the healthy weight during and after pregnancy. Some women think that pregnancy is a time to sit back and put their feet up. Not so! For most women, it’s important to exercise during pregnancy. In fact, it has many health benefits both for the health of mother and the baby.

Physical activity is any activity that helps to improve or maintain physical fitness as well as health in general-physical, mental & social health.

Obese pregnant women find it more challenging to practice physical activity than others .Obesity can have great importance during ...

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...se mental health 56 107 throughout gestation and postpartum period. Further researches are needed to evaluate role of activity in promotong mental health.

In past researches on the role of physical activity during pregnancy has come along way and the objectives of researches are not on the cautious of the well being of mother and baby instead is on the affect of activity on the high risk diseases. It is very important to know that the each pregnancy is different and the different physical activity should be in guidance from health care providers.

So, the aim of this study is to know that the pregnant women have the knowledge regarding importance of physical activity, Either they practice or adopt the attitude of exercise in her daily activities to benefit both health of baby and mother, also to know the attitude of obese pregnant ladies towards physical activity