Pregnancy and Exercise
Exercise during pregnancy has many benefits. However, before starting exercise and sports, a pregnant woman must see her doctor and have it checked for any risky conditions. It is more appropriate to start exercising after the first 3 months of pregnancy are over.
Benefits of Exercise and Sports During Pregnancy
- It makes the expectant mother feel better both physically and psychologically.
- Breathing exercises during sports provide breathing control during normal birth.
- It facilitates normal birth, shortens its duration and reduces pain.
- Reduces waist and back pain, ensures a comfortable sleep.
- Improves the body's posture during pregnancy.
- After birth. It allows the mother's body to recover more easily.
- It prevents rapid weight gain during pregnancy and reduces swelling and edema.
- It is necessary to exercise regularly during pregnancy. For example, regular exercise can be done 3 days a week. >
- Exercise during pregnancy should not exceed 20-30 minutes. During the exercise, one should move calmly without making too much effort. Short rests should be taken during the exercise. Warm-up movements should be done slowly when starting and ending the exercise.
Use of Herbal Teas and Herbal Medicines During Pregnancy
You should be very careful when using herbal products during pregnancy. Because the substances they contain may cause bleeding during pregnancy, risk of miscarriage, diarrhea and It may cause vomiting. You should stay away from drinking or using such products in meals. You should at least get information with the guidance of your doctor. Herbal teas may contain a wide variety of substances and consuming them during pregnancy may cause harmful effects on the pregnancy and the baby. Although it is not recommended to drink herbal tea during pregnancy. Teas such as linden, apple, orange, and mint can be consumed from time to time. However, you should stay away from herbs such as aloe vera, ginseng, angelica, and senna during pregnancy.
Herbal teas that are safe to drink during pregnancy can be listed as follows;
- Linden,
- Mint,
- Lemon,
- Orange,
- Apple,
- Fennel,
- Green tea,
- Ginger,
- Chamomile,
- Raspberry
Herbal teas that are unsafe to drink during pregnancy;
- Cumin,
- Senna,
- Cinnamon,Parsley,
- Aloe Vera,
- Lavender,
- Thyme oil,
- Basil,
- Angelica,
- Jasmine,
- Maple,
- Saffron,
- Sage
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