Whether you're trying to get pregnant or are pregnant already, it's likely that you've been reading up on what to do to make conception or pregnancy a success. You may have realized that some aspects of your lifestyle are not only counterproductive for conception or maintaining a healthy pregnancy, but also downright dangerous for you and your fetus. If you're struggling with the idea of missing your THC gummies, cigarettes, nightly glass of wine, or sushi, read on for pregnancy alternatives to incorporate right away.
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Moderate exercise is recommended when pregnant, but it's best to avoid activities that could be considered high impact or dangerous.
The Dangers:
It's best to avoid risky physical activities while pregnant. Some high risk activities include: amusement park rides, cycling after the first trimester, downhill skiing, gymnastics, horseback riding, scuba diving, snowboarding, surfing and waterskiing.
The Alternatives:
There are plenty of safe and healthy physical activities for pregnant women, especially if you were active before you got pregnant. Always talk to your physician, but generally speaking you should be able to continue your pre-pregnancy fitness regime (barring contact sports).
Walking, swimming, yoga, light weight lifting and low impact aerobics are wonderful ways to relieve stress and stay healthy during your pregnancy. Pro scientific tip: Watch the sports channel — your mirror neurons will get to firing away and you will feel like it's you playing that game. Plus, you can scream at the TV all you want without risk of injury to your abdomen.
And of course, if your doctor puts you on bedrest for any reason, do both you and your baby a favor, and comply. You may think you can vacuum that floor or climb those stairs one more time, but there's a reason it's called bedrest.
