Do you exercise to stay fit during pregnancy? Your
workouts may keep your baby’s brain fit, too—just 17
minutes a day of moderate aerobic exercise, such as
brisk walking, can help. In a recent study, babies born
to mothers who exercised 117 minutes a week during
pregnancy were more responsive to sounds in their
sleep during their first two weeks of life than babies
whose mothers exercised just 12 minutes a week. These
heightened responses indicated improved activity in the
area of the brain where language learning happens.

Source: Neuroscience

Why should you walk during pregnancy?

• It keeps you fit. Just 150 minutes a week – that’s 30 min a day for 5 days in the week – strengthens your heart and your muscles and bones.
• It helps maintain your baby’s weight within normal limits and improves brain function.
• It increases chances of normal delivery by toning hip muscles and ligaments, increasing the flexibility.
• It decreases your risk of developing gestational diabetes by helping maintain your blood sugar levels within normal limits.

Is it safe to walk during pregnancy?

Yes, certainly, so long as you are careful to walk on an even surface, avoiding the risk of stumbling and falling.

You can begin with a short walk, just 5-10 minutes and gradually build up.

Remember, pregnancy is s a condition, not a disease.

Enjoy.