Exercise During PregnancyYou physical well being is very important during pregnancy, so it is very important to be thinking about exercise during pregnancy. Even if you're not a regular exercise type of person, you should be thinking about it and in particular how it can impact your posture. Having good posture is essential to both your own comfort during pregnancy and that of your baby; the basis of a good posture is about standing well. The best way for a pregnant woman to stand is with her feet about the width of the hips apart, your weight should be evenly distributed across your feet. Try to keep your knees loose and relaxed. Sometimes it helps to take a number of deep breaths to release tension in the body. The general rule of thumb about the amount of exercise you should do is largely connected to the amount of exercise you used to do before becoming pregnant. Clearly, you should not be over doing your exercise; however you should not stop entirely. We've provided a collection of exercises designed specifically to enhance posture for pregnant women below: Tailor sitting Exercise during pregnancy should not always be about fitness, it should also be used for relaxation purposes and to release tension. The tailor sitting position is the perfect way to sit comfortably and release tension at the same time. The position includes sitting down with your legs crossed in front of you and you back straight. Rocking chair exercise The rocking chair exercise is great for improving posture. You simply stand tall and press the small of your back outwards. Then you rock your complete body back and forth, if you have a partner to help you then you will find this exercise will have a greater impact. Lying position You should take care about sudden movements during pregnancy, especially if you were in a lying position; this is because when you make your movement your tummy muscle tightens. This may cause discomfort to your baby. The correct way to get up from a lying position is to roll over to one side and bring your knees up slightly, swing your legs gently over to the side of the bed. You will then be in a position to put your weight on your feet. Bridging As you inch towards the day the birth of your baby is due, you may find that it is very hard to exercise, especially when you stomach is stretched out. One way to help with this is to exercise your buttock muscles. Lie on your back with your legs held comfortably in a higher position. This exercise will have a positive affect by improving the circulation of blood in your legs. As you can see from the tips above, exercise during pregnancy is possible right up until the final stages. The trick though is to find that healthy balance of not exercising too much and not exercising enough. If you're still unsure about just how much exercise you should be doing arrange an appointment with your doctor. They will be able to access your personal situation and recommend specific exercises based upon their analysis. Read more of our articles on exercise during pregnancy Why Exercising During Pregnancy Is Essential |