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Pedaling Through Pregnancy
The Benefits of Biking
While Expecting
While Expecting
By Dr. Aneema Van Groenou
Studies consistently show that the more fit you become, the more fit your fetus is for labor and delivery. Women who exercise regularly during pregnancy are less likely to have Cesarean deliveries or require other medical interventions (like artificial rupture of membranes or forceps) during delivery. And their babies are less likely to show signs of stress (such as meconium) during labor.
Biking works the big muscle groups in your legs, back and abdomen. In this way, it helps to tone those muscles, and you'll notice the payoff with improved posture, better back support, less back pain and improved flexibility and strength for delivery.
Working those muscles also helps strengthen your bones and improve blood flow to your legs. The better the blood flow, the less venous congestion in your legs. In the long run, this means fewer varicose veins and l
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