Robert Stiller , section chief of maternal fetal medicine at Bridgeport Hospital. Though he agreed that Walsh Jennings acted responsibly, "I don't know if you can take that and apply it to the very common question of how much a woman should exercise during pregnancy.
Stiller said he recommends that most expectant women exercise no more than a half-hour at a time, and then only at a moderate level. One key issue that all pregnant women face is keeping their core temperature relatively low.
If you overheat, so could the baby. That's one reason why it's important to hydrate while exercising. As for which exercises are pregnancy-friendly, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has several recommendations, including walking, swimming and aerobics. Also, if you were a regular runner before your pregnancy, running during it is fine, though you might have to limit your speed or distance.
Also, Antignani is a firm believer in yoga during pregnancy. Though she's not as sold on the safety of Walsh Jennings' decision as the doctors, Antignani agreed that exercise is key to a healthy pregnancy. In fact, that's a philosophy she's dedicated her career to. August Babies. Community Guidelines Community Glossary. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect.
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According to some local experts, neither Walsh Jennings now 11 weeks pregnant nor her unborn child were at risk during the Olympics. But the athlete's revelation has raised a few eyebrows, particularly among some students of Shelton yoga instructor Linda Antignani. She said the news of Walsh Jennings' pregnancy has caused a stir among the women she serves.
Antignani said the first trimester of a pregnancy can be the most critical, and probably not the time when one should be, say, diving into the sand while wearing a bikini. But all experts said exercise is good for pregnant women. And, that early in a pregnancy, even Olympic-level competition is fine, as long as your body is used to it, said Dr.
Joshua A. Copel , professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale University School of Medicine. William Cusick , chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at St.
Performing while pregnant is also risky for athletes whose sport depends heavily on balance, Cusick said, because carrying a child does throw off your balance. So, to recap -- volleyball while pregnant is probably OK at least in the early going.
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