Physiotherapy safe during pregnancy?

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Physiotherapy is perfectly safe during pregnancy, specially early phase of pregnancy
And can be effective way of keeping ypur pregnancy aches and pains to minimum. It can also improve your mobility making for much smoother pregnancy and labor.

What is Antenatal Physiotherapy?

Antenatal exercises aim at improving the physical and psychological well-being of an expected mother for labor and preventing pregnancy-induced pathologies by various physical means. It generally includes low impact aerobic exercises and stretching exercises.

During the first trimester, pregnancy brings certain changes in the body for eg; morning sickness, fatigue or low energy levels, nausea and increased secretion of the relaxin hormone. Exercises helps to overcome these changes and improves the mood and energy levels as well. Healthy pregnant women should exercise for at least 150 min per week or 20-30 min everyday in moderate to vigorous aerobic intensity.

Antenatal Exercises

Antenatal exercises aim at improving the physical and psychological well-being of an expected mother for labor and preventing pregnancy-induced pathologies by various physical means. It generally includes low impact aerobic exercises and stretching exercises.
During the first trimester, pregnancy brings certain changes in the body for eg; morning sickness, fatigue or low energy levels, nausea and increased secretion of the relaxin hormone. Exercises helps to overcome these changes and improves the mood and energy levels as well. Healthy pregnant women should exercise for at least 150 min per week or 20-30 min everyday in moderate to vigorous aerobic intensity.

Guidelines for Physical Activity during Pregnancy


physiological Changes in Pregnancy
postural changes during pregnancy
Advantages of Antenatal Exercises
Reduces morning sickness.
Reduces insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Reduction of other pregnancy related complaints.for eg; fatigue, leg cramps and edema of extremities, etc.
Prevents inadequate weight gain during pregnancy.
Improves muscle strength.
Improves core stability.
Maintains muscle length and flexibility.
Improves glycemic control[2].
Improves posture.
Enhances relaxation.
Prepares for physical demands of labour

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