the objective of the Antenatal Program
- To make the journey of motherhood easy and comfortable.
- Prevention of musculoskeletal strains
- Information and advice on physical discomforts
- To obtain physical fitness
- Assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal disorder
- Physical coping skills for labor
- Awareness of physical changes during pregnancy and after childbirth
- Ergonomic advice on ADL’s and lifestyle
Benefits of Antenatal Exercise
- Relieves hip pain, back pain- strengthens the muscles most affected by pregnancy
- Women who are fit tend to have faster and easier births and recover earlier
- Improves body mechanics and posture
Type of Exercise
- Exercise for upper and lower back muscles
- Sitting Postures
- Standing posture
- Exercises in lying position
- Breast Feeding
- Breathing Exercises
Diet during pregnancy