Pregnant women yoga changes in pregnant women's bodies
A woman's blood circulation increased from 5 liters to 6 liters between pregnancy and childbirth. 5 liters. Although the original blood function of the heart increases to cope with increased blood flow. But the heart rate (the speed at which the heart beats) and blood pressure (the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries) are the same. This will inevitably cause the heart to overload. Pregnant women often feel short of breath. The practice of the yoga breathing method described in this book can improve this breathing condition.
above: Fountain pose is a relaxing and resting posture. Suitable for practicing after a long period of work. Especially for pregnant women with varicose veins and leg edema, it has a good effect.
Pregnant women produce special hormones that relax and dilate blood vessels. The secretion of these hormones can cause the venous valve of the great vein to decrease elasticity and lead to varicose veins in the legs. Some yoga postures can strengthen the heart. Accelerate blood circulation. It can also prevent varicose veins. For example. Practicing the fountain pose (shown here) can help reduce varicose veins
As the amount of blood circulation increases during pregnancy. Water in human tissues and cells is also increasing. Pregnant women store 7 liters of more water in their bodies than when they were not pregnant. This is equivalent to almost half of the weight gained by the body. This increased moisture collects in the feet and ankles. Causes edema. Practicing the fountain pose can alleviate this symptom
During pregnancy, two hormone hormones, progesterone and relaxin, are produced in the body. Pelvic ligaments and joints will relax. This makes the body more flexible and flexible. To provide space for the developing fetus. The ligaments that support the uterus can be stretched and expanded during labor. Because the pelvic ligament becomes more loose. Therefore, strong abdominal muscles must be used to protect the ligaments. Practicing yoga not only stretches muscles. Strengthen muscle strength. You can also exercise the arteries and blood vessels in your muscles at the same time. Is an ideal way to exercise
Pregnant women bear the weight of the growing fetus in their abdomen. If the muscles in your back are not strengthened. It can cause muscle strain in the lumbosacral region. Pregnant women's feet and legs must also bear more weight. Even if the child is born. It will also bear the weight of the growing baby in the arms. Therefore, it is very necessary to strengthen muscle exercise
As the fetus continues to grow. The uterus also expands to provide space for it. The contractions of the uterus during childbirth. The uterine muscles become very active. There will be specific exercises on this website to exercise the pelvis muscles and stretch the hips. This will help better support the uterus. (Internship Editor: Wu Jinyu)