What are the benefits of regular swimming in summer for pregnant women? In the past, pregnant women were forbidden to swim. In fact, as long as we master the water temperature, exercise volume and swimming methods, swimming is good for pregnant women.
1. The heavy pregnant uterus is supported by the buoyancy of water, which can reduce the burden of the psoas and dorsi muscles supporting the pregnant uterus, so as to relieve or eliminate the frequent symptoms of low back pain during pregnancy.
2. It can reduce the pressure of the fetus on the rectum, promote the blood circulation in the pelvis, eliminate the blood stasis, and prevent constipation, edema of the lower limbs and varicose veins.
3. Increase the vital capacity, and allow the parturient to hold the breath for a long time and shorten the labor process.
4. Frequent swimming can gradually consume excess heat in the body, so as to prevent pregnancy poisoning.
5. The change of the position of pregnant women in water is conducive to correct the position of fetus and promote the smooth delivery.
6. When swimming, the muscles of the whole body participate in the activities; in addition, the 'massage' of water on the skin and blood vessels can promote the vigorous blood circulation, not only enhance the physical fitness of pregnant women, but also be conducive to the development of the fetus.
7. Swimming can also benefit from sunbathing. The ultraviolet light in the sunlight not only has the bactericidal effect, but also can change the hypodermic dehydrocholesterol into vitamin D3, which can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and is conducive to the development of fetal skeleton.
8. It can improve the mood, reduce the reaction of pregnancy, reduce the headache during pregnancy, and have a good effect on the development of fetal nervous system.
10. Regular swimming can also help pregnant women keep fit, especially for the recovery of body shape after childbirth.