Most pregnant women water aerobics classes under the guidance of an experienced coach will definitely benefit. But pregnancy can develop different states during which to conduct such exercises are contraindicated. Therefore, water aerobics classes should start with a visit to the doctor of female consultation.

Do all you can do water aerobics for pregnant women

For water aerobics classes (as well as any other physical activities) there are a number of contraindications, so before classes should consult a doctor.

First of all, the threat of termination of pregnancy. When a woman begins miscarriage or threat of it appears, this condition can be suppressed by creating a woman complete rest. Even small movement can lead to the activation of smooth muscle of the uterus and abortion. After the threat of miscarriage will pass, the woman gradually allowed to move. It is possible that after a certain period of time and the doctors allowed her to exercise Myths about exercise: do not believe   in a swimming pool.

Very dangerous aerobics with placenta previa - a condition where the placenta is too low, and fully or partially overlaps the cervical canal. In this case, any sudden movement can injure the fetus placenta, causing severe bleeding and threat to the life of women and children.

Do not allow the doctor to engage in water aerobics as a woman with preeclampsia - toxicosis, which develops in the second half of pregnancy. Thus primarily affect very small blood vessels - the capillaries, causing swelling initially, then increase in blood pressure, protein in the urine The protein in the urine - a sign of danger, which should not be underestimated   and, finally, severe brain damage. In this condition, water aerobics can help strengthen capillary fragility and rapid progression of preeclampsia.

It is impossible to engage in water aerobics for any acute illness and exacerbation of chronic disease - it will lead to a deterioration in the health of mother and child, as fraught with more colds and decreased immunity. But during pregnancy the immune system and so reduced - this is a consequence of hormonal influences.

No less dangerous to engage in water aerobics if there were any discharge from the genitals - it may be a worsening of the inflammatory process, so you should consult your doctor and find out the cause of the discharge. Even more dangerous spotting Spotting - it is important to rule out pathology   - They may have different origins, but in any case a contraindication for aqua aerobics.

The swimming pool is also contraindicated for fungal skin diseases - a fungal infection will spread to new areas of the skin. Furthermore, there is the danger of becoming infected with fungi other visitors of the pool.

What should pay attention to, doing water aerobics

When choosing a pool woman must adhere to the following criteria: the water in the pool should not be below 29˚S, water disinfection must be carried out by modern methods without the use of chlorine. Water aerobics classes for pregnant women should conduct coach, received special training on the subject.

When visiting the pool should also not forget that the floor it can be very slippery, so you should choose slates knurled non-slip soles. The pool also need to remember about the possibility of injury, so the best move smoothly, avoiding sharp turns.

In addition, doctors recommend to engage in water aerobics only if the woman is a pleasure. This useful physical effects of exercise in the water is complemented by the positive effect on the emotional state of women - while relaxing the muscles in the water leaving the fears, anxieties, there comes a state of complete rest and it has a very beneficial effect on the body of mother and child.

It is not necessary to increase the load too fast, remember that every woman, this process should be individualized. Loads should increase only if the woman feels good. If there were even slight signs of congestion or pain in the abdomen Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms It should immediately stop training. The first water aerobics classes should take place only once a week. Only if the state of health is not broken, you can use the swimming pool at first two, but after a time, three times a week.

An indication of overload is usually shortness of breath and heart palpitations felt by the woman. It is therefore important to do each exercise slowly, rhythmically, combining rhythm exercises with the rhythm of breathing.

Water aerobics classes require a woman of reason - only in this case they will benefit and contribute to the birth of a healthy baby.

Galina Romanenko

Every pregnant woman should be aware of the fact that now her body does not belong only to her. It should recognize and take responsibility for being growing inside her. To carry and give birth to a healthy child's full development, the expectant mother has to take into account many factors. Chief among them - food.

Pregnancy - the strongest challenge for the female body. Increasing the volume of blood (almost twice), increases the load on the heart and blood vessels, the immune system is weakened. The expectant mother you need more oxygen. It is therefore important to make the right nutrition program that would not only meet the growing needs of women in nutrients, proteins, fats and carbohydrates, but also helps the body to adapt to changes in it. Within nine months, all that goes into the woman's body falls also in developing the child's body. Proper nutrition will help to alleviate the pregnancy and ensure normal growth and development of the baby in the womb. But the consumption of certain foods pregnant women should refrain, as they may pose a risk to a child's health.

The immune system of adult women are often blocks the progression of the disease before the woman about her suspect, but unformed embryo has no such protection, so some products are contraindicated for pregnant women.

Unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses therefrom

We often eat cheese - brie, feta, camembert, suluguni Swiss - without thinking about what they can do us harm. Meanwhile, some cheeses contain the bacteria listeria. Under normal conditions the immune system The immune system - how it works?   women cope with the infection on their own. During pregnancy, a woman's immune system is weakened, and such infection can be fatal for the baby and for the mother. Furthermore, listeriosis causes miscarriage Miscarriage - can you protect yourself from it?   in early pregnancy (first trimester).

Unpasteurized juices and ciders

Fresh unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juices and ciders can also contain the bacteria listeria.

Raw eggs and food containing them

Eggs must be carefully prepared, and the yolk and albumen must be hardened and not liquid. In some dishes, for example, mousses, tiramisu, salad dressing "Caesar", homemade mayonnaise, batter containing raw eggs may contain salmonella bacteria Salmonella: unknown facts . For this reason, pregnant women should avoid eating raw eggs and foods containing them.

Neprozharennoe meat, raw fish and shellfish

Rare steak, burgers, and other folk from meat and oysters, smoked fish and sushi should also be excluded from the diet before birth, as raw meat, fish and shellfish may contain pathogens of intestinal infections, salmonella and E. coli E-Coli.

Meat dishes and pies from the deli

Many meats and pates, bought in gastronomy, are infected with the bacteria listeria. To prevent food poisoning Food poisoning: how to avoid becoming a victim of its own stomach , Eat only meat products from the delicatessen, which passed thorough heat treatment and served hot.

Some species of fish

Fillet of king mackerel, albacore or yellowfin tuna grebnogolova, sharks and swordfish can contain high concentrations of mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls. This is very harmful substances that when ingested mothers can cause birth defects and neurological disorders in children. Doctors recommend consuming no more than one small jars of canned light tuna per week.

Alcohol

There is no clear indication as to how much alcohol is considered safe for the health of the expectant mother and the child, so it is best to completely abandon the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol can cause birth defects and neurological disorders in children.

Sweet drinks and juices

The body's ability to process sugar women significantly reduced during pregnancy, so the "load" of his sweets, including sweet drinks are not recommended. Try to eliminate from the diet foods with refined sugar, replacing them with natural products such as honey. STORES juices (especially orange) also harmful because they contain food dyes and other chemicals.

Soybeans and soy products

Numerous studies have shown that soy can be dangerous and even toxic for pregnant women and for children. The reason for this remains unknown effects of soy, but doctors strongly recommend that women abstain from the consumption of soybeans and products based on it during pregnancy.

Fast food, fatty and fried foods

Potato and corn chips, donuts, pastries, cakes, desserts, hamburgers and cheeseburgers and other fast food should be consumed strictly limited. Studies show that overreliance on the future mother of processed foods high in sugar and fat is directly related to obesity in the child in the future.