Physical activity

Published on Nov 09, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Physical activity

Should be part of a normal, healthy pregnancy.

Physical health benefits

Helps control blood pressure, diabetes, weight. Tones and strengthens.
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Mental health benefits:

Less stress, improved mood, better sleep and more energy.

What's in it for baby?

Impact on future health, brain development.
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Start with 5-10 minutes.
Work up to 30-40 moderate activity, 3-4 days / week.
Walk. Yoga. Swim. Dance.

Resistance training.

Twice a week. Yoga. Bands. Weights. Water.
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Avoid:

 Lying on your back. Contact sports. High altitudes.

Listen to your body. Stop activity with:

Cramping. Nausea. Bleeding. Lightheaded. Short of breath. Fatigue.
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Body changes.

Balance. Loosening joints. Increased heart rate.

"I get to move!".

Fun. Social. Variety.
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Physical activity after delivery.

6-8 weeks after delivery.  Start slow. Listen to your body. Mental and physical health benefits.
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Consider breast feeding.

Helps to shrink uterus (even with pumping).

Tummy time.

Several times a day. Strengthen muscles. Build a better brain.
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Keys to brain development:

Movement.  Interaction. Unstructured play.

Screen time guidelines

Limit. Educational content. Get involved.

No screen time

0-18 months.  Video chat okay. No screens in bedroom.
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Can introduce digital media

18-24 months. Don't use to soothe. Interact. No screens in the bedroom.

No more than 1 hour per day

2-5 years old. No screens at meals.TV off when not in use. No screens in the bedroom.
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Sleep

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