II trimester of pregnancy. The pregnant body continues to change. The belly begins to grow more and more quickly and it will begin to resemble as a pregnant belly rather than the southern abdomen. Most women who did not feel well during the first trimester of pregnancy have relief and a better general feeling during the second trimester of pregnancy. Morning sickness and vomiting begin to decrease over time. You can start to feel more powerful and energetic, and your mood swings are reduced as your hormones balance. And there is a desire to act now!
From a practical point of view, when I recommend more active physical activity to pregnant women, I recommend start working from the 15th to the 16th week of pregnancy, because not all of you are allowed to exercise before, much depends on the physical condition of the woman and her fetus. As I mentioned before, the first 3 months (the first trimester of pregnancy) are vital for the development of the baby.
In the second trimester of pregnancy, you can include classroom activities, swimming or water aerobics.
Swimming / water aerobics. When exercising in water, its temperature should not exceed 32 degrees Celsius. During pregnancy, the center of gravity of your body changes, leading to a change in posture and gait. The joints of the hip become limited, often the legs and arms become swollen. The back pain is also often felt – swimming/exercise in the pool helps to reduce them. Water also improves the functioning of the heart and respiratory system, helps to strengthen the muscles and prepare for the birth.
Classroom activities. Exercises are performed to strengthen the weak parts of the pregnant woman’s body muscle. The most common weaknesses of the pregnant woman body are the buttocks, the thigh attractors, the anterior and posterior pelvic floor, the trapezium, the back musculature and the muscles of the hands. During exercises, weak muscle groups are strengthened, one of them – responsible for pelvic stabilization (affecting the course of the birth) – and others will be important during pregnancy while carrying the baby. For that a strong back is a must.
III trimester of pregnancy. Well, the belly is a real watermelon now. The baby is growing, your body will feel more uncomfortable and difficult. Everyday things, such as getting out of bed, getting up from a chair, sneaking on shoes, will require extra effort, my dear. 🙂
The fatigue you felt during the first trimester of pregnancy may come back now. Give yourself some time to lie down and to rest. You may also start feeling more emotional about coming birth, paternity. But the good news is that you will start to feel how your baby is moving !
You can still engage in physical activity that you have been doing so far, of course, if you feel good, and your belly does not restrain your movements and you can manage to do exercises properly.