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Stay fit and active during your pregnancy

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Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in a woman's life, but it can also be challenging in terms of health and physical well-being.

Staying fit during this period of time will not only It benefits you as a mother, but also the developing baby. Exercising during pregnancy can have benefits for your health such as:

  • You improve your mood and energy levels
  • You will reduce aches and pains, such as back pain
  • It will help you prevent unusual weight gain
  • You will increase muscular and cardiovascular resistance
  • You will improve the quality of sleep that is often affected during pregnancy
  • You will avoid complications: regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia
  • It will help you facilitate postpartum recovery

At BMI we want to take care of one of your best stages

To obtain all these benefits, you can choose between several ways to exercise that are entertaining and will give you space to dedicate time before your baby arrives:

  1. Walk: It's a great way to stay active without putting too much pressure on your joints. Try to walk at least 30 minutes a day.
  • The swimming: It is ideal because it provides a complete workout and the water helps support body weight, relieving pressure on the back and legs.
  • The prenatal yoga: improves flexibility, strength and relaxation. In addition, it helps you prepare your body for childbirth through breathing techniques and specific stretches.
  • Qillates Prenatal: Focuses on strengthening the core and improving posture, which can help you reduce back pain and improve balance.
  • The Kegel exercises: They strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, it will help you at the time of childbirth and in postpartum recovery.
  • The stationary cycling: It is a good option since there is no risk of falls. It allows for a good cardiovascular workout without too much pressure on the joints.

Your pregnancy is a stage that we care for with passion at BMI

It will always be necessary for you to pay attention to important factors when exercising, such as:

  1. Listen to your body: it is crucial to pay attention to the body's signals and not overexert yourself
  2. Hydration: drink enough water before, during and after exercise
  3. Appropriate clothing: wear comfortable clothing appropriate for exercise and pregnancy
  4. Avoid certain exercises: activities that involve the risk of falls, physical contact, or that require lying on your back after the first trimester.

Remember that if you experience any discomfort or pain, it is important that you stop and evaluate whether the exercise you are doing is favorable. Your medical checkups are essential, as well as talking to your doctor about the activities you will do and the technique to do them.

At BMI we are committed to being in the most important moments of your life, therefore, you can find in our health policies plans that are adjusted for this process. Series 3000, Ideal, Meridian II, Essential, Vive and Vive II, all of these policies are designed to offer the necessary support and coverage for you and your baby during this special period.

Stay active and enjoy your pregnancy with peace of mind!

At BMI we take care of what is really important to you, your family.

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