[header] How to help labor progress [title] Stay fit during pregnancy. [step] Making sure your body is in top physical condition before labor begins can reduce the likelihood of a prolonged labor. Preparing your body for what's to come can make labor easier and quicker when your baby arrives.
[header] How to help labor progress [title] Stay fit during pregnancy. [step] Making sure your body is in top physical condition before labor begins can reduce the likelihood of a prolonged labor. Preparing your body for what's to come can make labor easier and quicker when your baby arrives.
Walk or swim regularly, and incorporate a few specialized exercises. [substeps] Kegels, small internal contractions of the pelvic muscles, can help your body with the pushing stage of labor and also reduce the risk of hemorrhoids in the weeks after childbirth. For instance, if you have health problems after labor, it's likely you will need to consider strength training while you do them. [substeps] Ask your doctor whether strength training is safe for you to do while pregnant. [substeps] Start with aerobic exercises that move your body and streamlines blood flow to keep your heart, muscles, and brain functional. Plan to take a few days off or take a weekend to relax before labor. [substeps] Take just a few minutes for exercise before you start labor. A walk before labor starts can help you improve your posture, making it easier to feel supported and secure.