Practicing sports and physical exercise during pregnancy is very important along with eating a healthy diet. Keeping the body in good physical condition will reduce discomfort during pregnancy:
- Helps reduce fatigue
- Prepares the body for the moment of childbirth
- Reduces back and lumbar pain
- Helps control weight gain
- Prevents the appearance of varicose veins or spider veins
The most recommended sports are yoga, pilates and swimming, as well as taking long walks on a daily basis.
Read the full article on: 10th week of pregnancy: the fetus begins to move ( 40).
By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 04/04/2022
