Pregnant women can practice yoga but need the guidance of a professional coach

Many people think that pregnant women are "born of gold" and cannot easily move after ten months of pregnancy. Especially the longer the pregnancy is, the less they should go out for activities, so as not to stir the fetus. Nowadays, many hospital obstetrics and gynecology departments and fitness centers are launching yoga courses for pregnant women, which has caused some people to question: Can pregnant women practice yoga?

Practicing yoga helps deliver smoothly

Li Daocheng, chief physician of the Obstetrics Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, believes that practicing yoga for pregnant women can strengthen the resilience of pelvis muscles and back muscles, and help them recover after childbirth. He said that discomfort such as waist and back pain usually occurs during pregnancy, and expectant mothers should choose some relaxing and relaxing exercises based on their physical status to improve their fatigue.

Simple movements and small amplitude are best

He also emphasized that pregnant women can try different yoga postures, and if they feel uncomfortable, they can switch to a practice posture that is more suitable for them. Before practicing yoga, you should warm your body, concentrate your mind, move slowly and gently, and coordinate your breathing evenly and slowly, continuously. If you feel tired, you should slowly stop and rest, don't force yourself. "It's best to practice for 30 to 60 minutes every day. Continue to proceed in a step-by-step manner from less to more and within your capabilities." At the same time, avoid dangerous movements such as compressing the abdomen and handstands, and choose static movements with simple movements and small amplitude. But in any case, practicing yoga should be allowed by a doctor or midwife according to your actual situation, and under the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor who has experience in teaching pregnant women to ensure the safety of mother and child.

Don't practice for the first 3 months

Since the fetus is still in the embryonic stage in the first three months of pregnancy, pregnant women may miscarry if they exercise too much. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women can exercise as much as they can every day after three months of pregnancy based on their personal constitution and past exercise, but cannot perform strenuous exercise such as running and jumping that can easily lose balance. "There are suitable exercises at different stages of pregnancy." Li Daocheng said that walking can stabilize mood, increase appetite and sleep, and is suitable for pregnant women at all stages of pregnancy; during 3 to 6 months of pregnancy, in addition to practicing yoga, you can also choose activities with small exercise levels such as Tai Chi and swimming. Among them, swimming is a whole-body exercise that can improve cardiopulmonary function and enhance physical strength. If conditions permit, swimming in a heated and hygienic swimming pool is a good choice for pregnant women. (Editor in charge: Jiang Gang)