Why pregnant women exercise?

Regular exercise during pregnancy significantly reduces the danger of an emergency caesarean section. That is the conclusion drawn by researchers from the University of Granada in Spain.

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Pregnant enough to walk 2-3 times a week to reduce by half the risk of emergency caesarean section   because too much weight baby as found Spanish explorers. In addition, they found that exercise reduces the risk of developing gestational diabetes - a disorder that affects only pregnant women.

Previously, scientists have found that because of the Caesarean sections   kids, loses the ability to protective bacteria, which help their own immune system to mature. These bacteria protect the child's body from a variety of disorders, including infections and asthma. In addition, the children after cesarean section more often victims of childhood obesity and diabetes.

During observations of the 510 pregnant Spanish researchers observed that the 55-minute physical exertion as aerobics exercises on the muscles and the flexibility three times a week in the last 6 months prior to delivery can reduce the risk of having a child weighing up to 4 kg of 58%. In the group of women who adhere to this regime, the expected number of cesareans in reality turned out to be 34% less.

Researchers urge expectant mothers required to pay attention to physical activities under the strict supervision of doctors and trainers. Especially that passed through emergency cesarean section women more often at risk to give birth to a stillborn child labor under the following, as the recently established scientists. (READ MORE)

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