5 good sports for pregnant women with gestational diabetes

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The article is professionally consulted by Specialist II Lai Thi Nguyet Hang - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

Gestational diabetes can cause many complications affecting the health of the mother and fetus. In addition to using medication prescribed by a doctor, pregnant women need to make changes to their diet and exercise regularly to help maintain stable blood sugar. Here are 5 good sports for pregnant women with gestational diabetes.
Meaning of exercise in pregnancy Exercise not only helps pregnant women prepare for the upcoming birth successfully, quickly, gently, increases stamina, but it also helps to manage weight. of pregnant women.
Pregnant women exercise helps to consume excess energy, stabilize blood sugar, reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, help blood circulate easily, avoid blood clots.
5 good sports for pregnant women with gestational diabetes When pregnant women have no contraindications to exercise, the following 5 sports will be very good, especially pregnant women with gestational diabetes.

1. Walking

Walking is a very good activity for pregnant women. Do not try to walk when your body is tired and can rest anytime you want. Walking time each day ranges from 20-40 minutes, depending on the health of the pregnant mother.
Effects of walking:
Support cardiovascular, reduce cardiovascular diseases caused by gestational diabetes for pregnant women. Helps toned muscles, uterus contracts faster and easier, burns calories, controls your weight well, reduces the risk of constipation. Helps keep the body healthy, reduces the risk of diabetes and pre-eclampsia.

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2. Light jogging

Adhere to the principle: exercise gently, moderately, avoid shortness of breath, choose a flat road. Inform your obstetrician who monitors your pregnancy about your running regimen to receive advice on a reasonable exercise regimen.
Gentle jogging helps:
Reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, phlebitis, high blood pressure and hemorrhoids. Strengthens spinal muscles to help maintain the necessary posture during pregnancy.

3. Swimming

Reduce back pain, muscles move, blood vessels are massaged with water, promote good blood circulation for mother and baby, prevent constipation, leg edema. Helps strengthen lungs, take deep breaths, adjust fetal position for easy birth. Helps to consume excess energy, prevent pre-eclampsia and diabetes. Sun exposure, helps disinfect and convert cholesterol under the skin into vitamin D3 (vitamins help absorb calcium, phosphorus, good for the bones of the fetus). Reduce headaches, help the baby's nervous system develop healthy.

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4. Yoga

Help pregnant women practice breathing, provide abundant oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide. Helps bones and joints to be flexible, control body weight, reduce the risk of diabetes. Helps to relax, relieve stress and fatigue.

5. Dancing

Helps avoid stress, happy spirit and comfort. Helps to make the body lighter and more flexible, limiting the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. The exercise time depends on the health of the mother, maintained for about 20-40 minutes/day and At least 3 days/week to bring effective training.
Pregnant women exercising not only helps the body become more flexible, helps the delivery process go smoothly, but also helps stabilize blood sugar levels, avoiding the risk of complications caused by gestational diabetes. Note that all exercises must be gentle and should consult an obstetrician about your health condition before exercising.

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