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Exercising During Pregnancy

May 13th, 2010

Fewer than one in four pregnant women meet the recommended activity guidelines set by doctors and other health professionals, according to a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study.

Guidelines set by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend pregnant women get 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise daily, if they have no medical or obstetric complications. Similar guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services recommend pregnant women get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity weekly.

“Physical activity during pregnancy has a number of health benefits,” says Kelly Evenson, Ph.D., study author and research professor at UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. “It may help prevent gestational diabetes, support healthy gestational weight gain and improve mental health.”

Women in their first trimester are more likely to meet physical activity recommendations than those in more advanced stages of pregnancy. Walking is the most common leisure time activity reported. The study appears in the March issue of Preventative Medicine. The proportion of women who are active enough to meet the guidelines’ recommendations is about 23 percent.

In addition to exercise during pregnancy, acupuncture can enhance health during pregnancy by treating:

·      Morning sickness, nausea.

·      Insomnia, low energy.

·      Back pain.

·      Heartburn.

·      Breech presentation.

Prenatal acupuncture can support a healthy pregnancy and uncomplicated delivery. Acupuncture treatment aids in improving early pregnancy symptoms, such as fatigue and nausea.

For information about acupuncture for health and wellness during pregnancy call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician, at (305) 595-9500. 

 

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