[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Key points<\/b><\/p>\n

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• Being pregnant doesn\u2019t mean you are sick, so physical activity will be a great ally to staying healthy.<\/b><\/li>\n
• Before performing any type of physical and\/or nutritional conditioning, you should see a specialist.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Dr.<\/span> Jos\u00e9 Smeke, an obstetrician-gynecologist at ABC Medical Center, tells us about the importance of eating a balanced diet and how pregnancy does not preclude the ability to exercise regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What exercises can I do if I am pregnant?<\/span>
     \nIt is important to be physically active during pregnancy, you can perform cardiovascular exercise such as walking, spinning, or elliptical machine.<\/span> You can even consider functional exercises or weights with a low or moderate load, depending on your pre-pregnancy habits.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. What are the benefits of exercising during pregnancy?<\/span>
     \nIt prevents the onset of gestational diabetes, hypertension, overweight, and obesity.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Are there any exercises that I should avoid?
     \nIt is suggested to avoid certain impact exercises such as running, jumping, boxing, and any variation of mixed martial arts that exposes you to punches or kicks.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Can I do the same exercise?<\/span>
     \nIf you are familiar with a sport, you can continue during this stage, just decrease the intensity with which you are used to doing it and forget about high-impact exercises.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Should I change my diet?<\/span>
     \nIt is advisable not to leave out any type of food, eat a balanced diet with good caloric control and have a nutrition consultation at the beginning of pregnancy to broaden your outlook on what you should eat and in what proportions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Is it true that I should eat more?<\/span>
     \nThis is a myth, pregnant women manage to feel full with a smaller amount of food, therefore, it is suggested to distribute your 3 usual meals into 6 meals. This way, you will eat every 3 or 4 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>

     Whatever activity you choose to stay active during this stage, consider that it is essential to eat before and after physical activity and stay hydrated with any glucose and electrolyte-rich drink.<\/span><\/p>\n

     At ABC Medical Center\u2019s Obstetrics Center<\/a>, we can provide you with specialized care. Contact us![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

     [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Key points Being pregnant doesn\u2019t mean you are sick, so physical activity will be a great ally to staying healthy. Before performing any type of physical and\/or nutritional conditioning, you should see a specialist. Dr. Jos\u00e9 Smeke, an obstetrician-gynecologist at ABC Medical Center, tells us about the importance of eating a balanced diet and how […]<\/p>\n

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