I am only 20 weeks pregnant, and my mother-in-law wants me to go out for a walk every day to ensure a natural delivery. What should I do?

Is it true that "go out for a walk every day during pregnancy to facilitate a smooth delivery"?

First of all, it must be affirmed that exercise is indeed helpful for smooth delivery. In particular, walking has a suitable exercise intensity and is suitable for pregnancy. It has many benefits for pregnant mothers.

① Walking can help increase productivity.

We all know that among the several factors for a successful vaginal delivery, productivity is very critical. If the mother's labor force is good, it can not only shorten the labor process and avoid dystocia, but also avoid tears caused by uneven force.

The "walking and walking" exercise method can exercise the pelvic muscles and thigh muscles of pregnant mothers, allowing pregnant mothers to have a good level of productivity.

② Walking can exercise cardiopulmonary function.

During childbirth, the pregnant mother not only needs to exert force along with the force of uterine contractions, but also needs to adjust her breathing state between contractions to prepare for the next contraction.

Then "walking and strolling" can help exercise cardiopulmonary function and enhance the lung's ability to expand, so that you can breathe better with force, shorten the labor process, and avoid dystocia.

③ Walking can help release stress and relieve bad moods.

Staying at home all the time makes pregnant mothers prone to being in a bad mood, or they are prone to stress and irritability at work every day. Then you might as well take more walks and look at the scenery outside to help relieve stress. It also helps relieve tension and anxiety, and is also very beneficial for childbirth. But walking during pregnancy is not "just do whatever you want". There are many precautions that pregnant mothers should know

Although walking has many benefits for pregnant mothers, there are also many aspects that need to be paid attention to. The more the better, nor can you just walk when you want. , we still need to pay more attention to these aspects that need attention.

① Choose the right time to walk.

Go out for a walk in sunny weather and avoid rainy weather and extremely bad weather. At the same time, it is best to walk when the sun is not very bright and the ultraviolet rays are not very strong to avoid getting sunburned.

For example, it is summer, and pregnant mothers can choose to take a walk after dinner. However, due to the weak resistance during pregnancy, they should not go out for walks too late, and they should also be careful to avoid catching colds.

② The way of walking must be correct.

Pregnant mothers should wear loose clothes and comfortable shoes when going out for a walk. Do not wear tight clothes and pants. You can wear loose pregnancy skirts. You should also wear maternity pants with adjustable elasticity. Especially in the third trimester of pregnancy, when the uterus is getting bigger and bigger, be careful not to press the uterus into the uterus because the pants are too tight. of fetus. Do not wear high heels to prevent injuries from falling and affecting the health of the baby. Try to wear flat-soled, high-heeled sneakers. During pregnancy, walk slowly. Don’t walk too fast. Breathe evenly while walking.

③ Where you walk is very important.

Pregnant mothers are a special group. In order to avoid being hit or falling on the abdomen, they should choose to walk in a place with few people, open space and good air. Avoid going to crowded places, and pay attention to avoid vehicles.

④ The most important thing about walking is persistence every day.

Many pregnant mothers want to walk on a whim, and then go out for a walk, and they may be very tired.

The most important thing for pregnant mothers to walk is to insist on it every day. As long as the body is in good condition and the weather is good, you can go out for a walk every day to strengthen your physical fitness. It is also good for a smooth delivery. You cannot fish for three days and dry the net for two days. .

⑤ Take good care after walking.

Pregnant mothers usually feel a little tired when they get home after walking, so they must rest for a while before doing other things; and pregnant mothers who sweat a lot while walking should Drink some water to avoid dehydration and ion metabolism disorders in the body.

In addition, you can also soak your feet in warm water. By promoting blood circulation in the legs, it can not only relieve the fatigue of the legs, but also help reduce the symptoms of edema during pregnancy. When a pregnant mother is walking, if any of the following situations occur, she should stop and rest immediately

When a pregnant mother is walking, if any of the following situations occur, it is best to stop and rest immediately.

① When contractions occur.

Generally speaking, pregnant mothers will often feel obvious false contractions in the third trimester of pregnancy, especially after 7 months of pregnancy.

If a pregnant mother suddenly feels hard, tight, or even painful in her stomach while walking, it is often due to contractions. At this time, she must stop and rest until the contractions pass. Walk properly again.

If you don’t take it seriously and continue walking, it is easy to stimulate the fetus due to fatigue, and even cause premature birth.

② When you feel an increase in secretions from your private parts.

In the third trimester of pregnancy, especially after 37 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant mothers may face labor at any time. If you suddenly feel an increase in secretions while walking, you must stop and observe whether there is redness or water rupture. Seek medical attention immediately if necessary.

Generally speaking, delivery will take place within 2-3 days after seeing redness, and after water breaks, most delivery will occur within 24 hours due to the stimulation of hormone levels.

③ When you feel tired.

In the third trimester of pregnancy, as the size of the uterus continues to increase, the fundus of the uterus moves upward and compresses the chest organs. The pregnant mother will experience uncomfortable symptoms such as shortness of breath. If the pregnant mother feels that when walking, If you have difficulty breathing, you must stop, adjust your breathing, and rest for a while before walking.

Going out for a moderate walk every day during pregnancy is indeed good for the mother's body, good for relieving her mood, and good for a smooth delivery. It should be noted that it depends on your physical condition. Don’t force yourself if you are not feeling well. Generally, starting from the second trimester, it is best to maintain a moderate amount of exercise every day. You should also pay attention to the aspects that need attention as mentioned above, and do not take it lightly.