Pregnancy is a period of waiting an expectant mother and child. Many things have prepared an expectant mother in the process of pregnancy. Pregnancy gymnastics is one of them. Pregnancy exercise conducted since the first trimester of pregnancy. The basic principle of pregnancy exercise is to focus on your breathing. Pregnant women need oxygen (O2) 20% more than usual.

In addition to the mother, O2 is also needed by the baby in the womb. O2 is very important for brain development and nerve baby. So the gyms focused on breathing and is safe for the fetal position on the first trimester.

Exercise these pregnant starting the second trimester increased tread. The purpose of this trimester exercise is to strengthen the hands and feet. While the third trimester, the exercise in pregnant women used to strengthen back muscles and pelvic floor muscles. All the exercises and movements are given in pregnancy exercise is very beneficial in the birth process. When the birth process, mothers need a full strength when pushing, and everything has been prepared through this exercise.

How long will this exercise be done?
Once a gym or exercise done in 30 minutes to 60 minutes. One week only requires 3 to 5 sessions. Better not do every day to avoid injury during pregnancy. Unlike the regular exercising. Gymnastics in pregnant women should take into account some requirements, such as attention to the physical condition of mother and pregnancy.

Pregnancy should in normal circumstances without any indication of disease such as hypertension and pregnancy with placenta previa. Indication of multiple pregnancies should also permission from the treating physician. Besides gymnastics movements must also be tailored to the age of pregnancy.