Physical activity during pregnancy: Care and benefits

During the gestational period the woman undergoes several physiological and functional changes, and during this period, it is common to feel discomfort. Thus, physical activity during gestation is recommended, since it contributes to the reduction of the physical discomforts peculiar to this phase, as well as back pain, constipation, fatigue and bloating, as well as help maintain your mood more stable, your self-esteem higher and your sleep on schedule. When a woman has good physical fitness before she becomes pregnant, she is more able to maintain a good level of activity during pregnancy. With increasing numbers of women exercising regularly and exercising regularly, it is important for the clinician to stay current on the benefits and risks of sports during pregnancy in order to provide safe and accurate guidance for their pregnant woman, thus clearly transmitting the benefits that physical exercise brings to the life of the pregnant woman during these forty weeks, and with the purpose of encouraging this population and health professionals to practice structured physical exercises and oriented. Thus, this study addresses the advantages of practicing physical exercises before and during pregnancy, as well as which sports or physical activities are most recommended to favor the time of delivery. In the postpartum period also has the indication of physical activities by doctors and professionals of the area.