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Which Exercise I Can Do To Reduce Weight In Pregnancy?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Jul 2024
Question: I was over weight and then got pregnant, now 4th month completed. I want to know exercise which I can do to reduce weight or at least do not gain weight more. Please suggest
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Answered by Dr. Pallavi.m (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Walking would be the best exercise in pregnancy. Diet control is advised to

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Overweight during pregnancy is really troublesome.
I recommend the following:
1)The primary weight management strategies during pregnancy are dietary control, exercise, and behavior modification.
2)The goal is to avoid excessive gestational weight gain, which is common in obese women.
3) you can consult a dietician to know about the foods that can help you reduce weight and at the same time, provide you adequate nutrition.
4)walking would be the best exercise during pregnancy and that will help reduce weight.
5) All other exercises recommended during pregnancy can be done.
6)To avoid complications during pregnancy and delivery, it's better to reduce weight.
Hope i have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.
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Which Exercise I Can Do To Reduce Weight In Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Walking would be the best exercise in pregnancy. Diet control is advised to Detailed Answer: Hello mam, thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Overweight during pregnancy is really troublesome. I recommend the following: 1)The primary weight management strategies during pregnancy are dietary control, exercise, and behavior modification. 2)The goal is to avoid excessive gestational weight gain, which is common in obese women. 3) you can consult a dietician to know about the foods that can help you reduce weight and at the same time, provide you adequate nutrition. 4)walking would be the best exercise during pregnancy and that will help reduce weight. 5) All other exercises recommended during pregnancy can be done. 6)To avoid complications during pregnancy and delivery, it's better to reduce weight. Hope i have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.