The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are already known
and recommended for years. Pilates has also become widespread in recent years
as an alternative to these exercises. Pilates training is given in various
private centers.
Pilates is a collection of movements that provide
concentration, tightening, balance and also relaxation and relaxation in the
body with various fluid, balanced movements and breathing, which can be done by
women or men who are pregnant or not pregnant. It was named after Joseph
Pilates from the surname of the person who developed these movements. Pilates
exercises use balls of different sizes, sticks, pillows and light weights.
Those who are pregnant or those who are not pregnant should do the pilates under
the supervision of authorized specialists, as in every sport, otherwise there
may be serious discomfort and injuries. Pregnant women are strictly not
recommended to do pilates without permission from their doctor and without
knowledge of the condition of pregnancy. It can be done every month of
pregnancy, but movements vary according to the month of pregnancy.
The
benefits of Pilates on pregnancy and childbirth:
- As in all sports, the endorphin hormone that increases in
the body provides physical and psychological relaxation in pilates, and makes
pregnant women feel more comfortable and strong both physically and
psychologically.
- It reduces these lower back pain, which is one of the most
common complaints during pregnancy, by strengthening these areas.
- It strengthens the abdominal muscles of pregnant women and
increases the balance-concentration control so that the mother-to-be
concentrates better on normal birth and helps the baby's birth better.
- The mother can make the necessary breathing and relaxation
more beautiful during childbirth.
- It accelerates the return of the body and abdomen to normal
after birth.
- Edema and swelling in the arms and legs are reduced.
Scientific studies that will prove the beneficial effects of
pilates on pregnancy have not been carried out yet. The benefits of pilates for
pregnancy and childbirth are anticipated benefits because it is a kind of
"exercise". The benefits of proper exercises on pregnancy and
childbirth have been known for years. Pilates is also a kind of exercise and
does not contain any part that can harm other than exercise. For this reason,
pilates and other suitable exercises are recommended for pregnant women and
mothers after delivery, provided that they are under the control of doctors and
exercise specialists.
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-USE OF CALCIUM DRUG IN PREGNANCY
-CARBONHYDRATE, PROTEIN AND OIL CONSUMPTION IN PREGNANCY
