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The Effects of Too Much Exercise on Pregnancy

Guest Post By Hyashi Machida
When you are pregnant, it is very important for you to exercise. However, it becomes unhealthy when you exercise too much or you choose the incorrect exercise routine, as this may create problems with your pregnancy.

Many studies have been conducted which highlights a link between excessive exercise with miscarriage. When you exercise, whether a little bit or too much, your body loses water through sweating. If you do not provide your body with adequate fluids to balance the loss of water then your body becomes dehydrated. You are at a greater risk of becoming dehydrated when you are exercising in heat and high humidity. When you are dehydrated, you have to ensure that you drink enough water or sports drinks to replace the fluid lost through sweat. Otherwise, you begin to feel faint, you develop muscle cramps and if nothing is done to correct the problem then you will go into a state of shock which can be life threatening for you and your baby.

When you engage in vigorous exercises where there is bouncing, jarring, leaping and risks of abdominal injuries, you are putting your pregnancy at risk and increasing the chance of miscarriage of the baby. Vigorous exercises may also place a strain on the pelvic muscles, which support the uterus, intestines and bladder. When this happens, the uterus holding the baby is unable to support the baby and the possibility of a miscarriage before the baby reaches full-term is likely to occur.

Another problem associated with excessive exercising which can be harmful to your pregnancy, is the severe elevation of your heart rate. Your baby's heart rate is directly linked to yours via the blood vessels. Therefore, during exercise when your heart rate is elevated, your baby's is too. Your heart rate speeds up during exercise because of the muscles' need for oxygen. As a result, the heart has to pump faster to get the oxygen-rich blood there. However, during pregnancy it is very important to monitor your heart rate to reduce the risk of you and your baby going into shock or having a heart attack. These two problems can be very life threatening for both you and the baby.

In a study done by Danish and Norwegian researchers, it was found out that women, who exercise excessively during pregnancy, increase the risk of preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is also known as toxemia and is a condition from which many pregnant women suffer. Women who have preeclampsia often have swelling in the feet, legs and hands. If left untreated, it can develop into eclampsia where the female often experience seizures. These seizures can result in the woman being comatose or even result in death. Preeclampsia can also have a direct impact on the baby in that it prevents the placenta from receiving enough blood, which stunts the growth of the baby. In some of the more severe cases, the baby does not even make it to full-term; death occurs during the first few months.

Hyashi Machida is a Canadian SEO consultant and works for WPSEO Services. During her career as a SEO consultant, she has worked with many small and medium sized companies to plan and execute different search engine optimization and internet marketing campaigns.
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