American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) Recommendations for Exercise in Pregnancy & Postpartum
•Mild-moderate exercise routine (THR < 140bpm)
•Start exercise only after the first trimester
•Gradually reduce intensity, duration, & frequency during 2nd and 3rd trimesters
•Avoid exercise in supine position (reduce Q - low blood supply to the uterus)
•Avoid prolonged period of motionless standing
•Avoid exercise to exhaustion
•Start exercise only after the first trimester
•Gradually reduce intensity, duration, & frequency during 2nd and 3rd trimesters
•Avoid exercise in supine position (reduce Q - low blood supply to the uterus)
•Avoid prolonged period of motionless standing
•Avoid exercise to exhaustion
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