Prenatal or Pregnancy Yoga: The Must Do List For a Fit Body | Dr. Neelima Mantri

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Prenatal or Pregnancy Yoga The Must Do List For
a Fit Body By Dr. Neelima
Mantri
Website www.drneelimamantri.com
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INTRODUCTION

• It is during the period of pregnancy that women
  are more prone to health effects like
  constipation, backache, nausea, Incontinence ,
  Aching Feet,Exhaustion , Muscle Spasm, Varicose
  Veins and Moodiness.
• These are the side effects of pregnancy that can
  keep women from staying fit and healthy.
• Pregnancy Yoga, better known as Prenatal Yoga can
  be the ultimate remedy for pregnant women to stay
  agile and fit.
• Here are some pregnancy yoga recommended by
  gynecologists.

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• Butterfly Pose and Squats are recommended for
  1st These yoga exercises will keep your thigh
  muscles, lower and upper back and the legs
  relaxed and also help to improve the blood
  circulation to ensure the babys proper growth.
• Your abs and the gluteal muscles are also
  strengthened, in which case, there is no extra
  pressure on the spine.

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• Kegels and Standing Crunch are the yoga exercises
  recommended for the 2nd These exercises help to
  prevent bladder problems and ensures that the
  delivery is easier.
• The abdominal muscles stay relaxed and there are
  fewer chances of spasms during the pregnancy
  period.

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• Swimming and Bicep Curls are recommended for the
  3rd These exercises help the joints of the body
  to stay relaxed and strengthens the arm muscles
  which is essential during the postnatal period.
• The buoyancy of the water helps the body muscles
  to stay toned.

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• Any good gynecologist will recommend yoga
  exercises for pregnant women, but all exercises
  are not for all women, in which case, you will
  need to consult a gynecologist for following the
  right exercises.
• Strengthening the body muscles, especially the
  abdominal, leg, back and thigh muscles are
  necessary to enhance the chances of a normal
  birth of the baby.
• It is recommended that these yoga exercises be
  performed for the first time under the
  supervision of a physical instructor.

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