Want Your Childbirth to Be Smooth? Try Doing This Sport!

Side effects of pregnancy, such as dizziness, aches, and weight gain can make you lazy. However, don't spend this time lazing around. It is best to prepare your body for work by exercising. Who would have thought this physical activity could speed up your work, you know!

In addition to facilitating work, exercise during pregnancy is also beneficial for maintaining weight, improving mood and creating a healthy body.

What Pregnant Sports Can You Do?

Here are 5 types of exercise that can help you face labor.

On foot. This activity might make it easier for your labor, you know! Upright body position such as walking can push the fetus into the birth canal (cervix). Now, when the fetal head presses on the cervix, the body can produce oxytocin, a hormone that can trigger contractions.

Squat This exercise can help open the pelvis making it easier for the fetus to go down the birth canal. In addition, squats can also strengthen the thighs and muscles needed during childbirth.

To do this exercise, you can stand against your wall. Open your legs shoulder width apart and about 15 cm from the wall. After that, slowly lower your body and slide your back to the wall until you squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Make sure your back stays straight. Hold this position for 5-10 seconds. After that, stand up slowly. You can repeat this movement 5-10 times.

Bend your back. This resembling angry cat movement can tighten the abdominal muscles and reduce pain in the back during labor. To do this physical activity, position your body like you want to crawl, but stay still. Make sure your arms are shoulder-width apart and keep them straight without locking your elbows. Open your knees as wide as your hips and keep your head level with your back.

After that take a deep breath while tightening your abdominal muscles. Then pull your stomach and arch your back up. Hold this position for a few seconds. After that, relax both of them and keep your back flat and your stomach in a tight condition. Repeat this movement 3-5 times.

Kegel exercises. Kegel exercises can tighten the muscles of the vagina and the muscles that support the uterus, intestines and bladder. Tightening these muscles can make it easier for you to control your muscles during labor.

Exercise is a safe activity to do during pregnancy. However, don't overdo it. Rest when you feel tired. Don't forget to drink lots of water so you don't get dehydrated, wear comfortable clothes and shoes and warm up before exercising.

Aside from exercising, the key to having a smooth labor is overall bodily health. Make sure you eat foods rich in nutrients and take vitamins that are recommended during pregnancy.