It is important to remember that pregnancy is not a disease, and with its normal development the future mother needs to move. This positively affects not only her body, but also the development of the fetus. It is recommended to exercise moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes or more.
Why is belly dancing becoming more and more popular among pregnant women? The matter is that in Oriental culture special attention is paid to a woman as a future mother, and her health is under vigilant control. For the pregnant woman special recommendations are developed, and sports are their integral part. When developing the program of classes, special exercises are selected, which are aimed at preparing those muscle groups that participate in childbirth. Plastic movements of the hips give an excellent load on the muscles of the pelvis and the abdominal press, and in fact they are responsible for stable contractions in the process of childbirth.
It is established that if during the pregnancy the woman was engaged in dancing, the risk of complications and the probability of medical intervention during childbirth is reduced, the period of postpartum depression is reduced, it is less acute. After birth, the trained muscles quickly return to normal and young mothers find it easier to restore the prenatal physical form.
In addition to the muscles of the pelvis and the press, muscles of the arms and shoulders are also trained during the exercises, as a result, the upper part of the trunk looks taut, and the breast retains its prenatal shape.
Of course, during the dances, the muscles of the legs receive a load. This is a very good way to prevent swelling that often occurs during the last trimester and can lead to varicose veins.
During pregnancy, many women complain of pain in the lumbar region and back in general. This is due to the fact that the load on the spine increases, and the center of gravity of the body shifts, and this causes the woman to walk, leaning slightly backwards - so it is easier to maintain the body vertically, but the back gets tired more. With regular dance classes, the body is prepared for increasing weight, future mothers begin to have better control over their body, it is easier for them to keep their balance. The awkwardness and awkwardness that can arise due to the growing abdomen, disappear, the movements become smooth and graceful.
Also the psychological role of dances is very important. Besides the fact that they bring an aesthetic pleasure, dances help a woman to maintain self-confidence, feel flexible, feminine, beautiful. And positive emotions and good mood are extremely necessary for the future mother.
If a woman decides to do belly dancing during pregnancy, she can be given a few tips.
First, during the lessons you need to listen to your feelings. Do not overexert. Fanatically engage in dancing or other types of physical activity can be after childbirth (and then not immediately), and in such a delicate situation you need to protect yourself. If suddenly during the session there was dizziness, pain or some kind of discomfort, it is better to stop training, take a break in classes, consult a doctor.
Secondly, you need to make a choice in favor of a coach with experience in working with pregnant women and appropriate qualifications. Now there are many specialized centers and courses for expectant mothers who offer belly dances, water aerobics and other services.
Thirdly, you should remember about the proper diet: you need to drink plenty of water an hour before training and an hour after it.
When choosing the place of training, it is necessary to pay attention to the ventilation of the room: it should be well ventilated. In no case can not be engaged in a stuffy room, or in a room with high humidity.
Pursuing, future mothers should not perform exercises, lying on their backs or standing for a long time in one pose, especially after the end of the first trimester. Such exercises reduce the flow of blood to the uterus. It is also necessary to avoid back bends, sudden movements and turns, although, as a rule, all belly dance programs for pregnant women also exclude sudden movements, shaking, etc. After 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is necessary to reduce the pace and intensity of exercise, as well as gradually reduce the speed of exercise during the last trimester. The most important thing is to listen to your feelings. It is very likely that in the last weeks before childbirth, it will be difficult to train, and in this case it is better to stop classes or to switch to a less intensive type of exercise. The main goal of the classes is to strengthen the body before giving birth, get positive emotions from classes and communicate with other future mothers.
If you are unable to engage in belly dances for some reason, then you should not get upset. You can do other types of training. Of course, bike rides and videos are excluded, but you can even make an appointment for aqua aerobics or yoga for pregnant women. Even simple walks and walking at an average pace have a positive effect on the future mother's body. The main thing is to maintain a good mood, good spirits, eat right and enjoy the consciousness that in a few months a real miracle will happen - the birth of a little man!
Now you know how useful and important dance classes are in pregnancy.