Before preparing for pregnancy, both husband and wife should pay attention to moderate exercise to ensure good health and abundant energy, rather than reducing physical activity. So what are the benefits of exercise during the pre-pregnancy period?
Benefits of exercise for women during the pre-pregnancy period
Improved physical fitness
Engaging in appropriate and regular exercise during the pre-pregnancy period not only improves the mother's physical fitness, but also promotes overall body metabolism and enhances the coordination and function of all body systems. It can also improve sexual function and provide high-quality eggs for fertilization.
Reduced miscarriage rate
During exercise, various hormones are secreted due to the regulation of the nervous system and pituitary function. This leads to changes in the function of organs such as the ovaries, uterus, and breasts, and promotes the reasonable regulation of hormones in the female body. This ensures hormonal balance during conception and successful implantation of sperm, avoiding miscarriage in early pregnancy.
Reduced pain during childbirth
Engaging in appropriate exercise can also increase cardiovascular function, improve oxygen content in the blood, and meet the oxygen needs of the fetus in the mother's body during pregnancy. Additionally, performing certain exercises targeting the waist and abdomen before pregnancy can reduce the difficulty and pain during childbirth.
Benefits of exercise for men during the pre-pregnancy period
Engaging in appropriate exercise during the pre-pregnancy period also helps men improve their physical fitness and ensure sperm quality.
When should exercise during the pre-pregnancy period begin?
For couples planning to conceive, it is advisable to engage in regular exercise for a certain period before pregnancy. It is recommended to start exercising together in a reasonable and appropriate manner about 3 months before planning to conceive.
What exercises are recommended during the pre-pregnancy period?
Engaging in aerobic exercise is recommended during the pre-pregnancy period.
Aerobic exercise involves sufficient exchange of oxygen to drive the activity of all organs in the body. During aerobic exercise, muscle contractions require a large amount of oxygen and nutrients, resulting in an increased number of contractions of the heart and a higher volume of blood output per contraction. The body's demand for oxygen increases, leading to an increased respiratory rate and expansion of the lungs. When exercise duration is prolonged, muscles are in a contracted state for a prolonged period, and the heart must work harder to supply oxygen to the muscles and remove waste products produced by the muscles. This continuous demand can improve cardiovascular endurance and improve blood supply to the body. Therefore, aerobic exercise is suitable for couples during the pre-pregnancy period. It can help prevent exercise-related injuries, regulate the body, and lay a foundation for conceiving a healthy baby. Recommended aerobic exercises for couples during the pre-pregnancy period include walking, swimming, jogging, and Pilates.
