- Improve Physical Health
- Enhance cardiovascular fitness: Helps the heart and lungs adapt to pregnancy.
- Maintain healthy weight: Prevents excessive weight gain.
- Increase muscular strength and endurance: Supports changes in posture and balance as the belly grows.
- Reduce Pregnancy Discomforts
- Lower back pain: Strengthens core muscles to reduce strain.
- Swelling and varicose veins: Improves circulation.
- Constipation: Stimulates bowel function.
- Improve Mental Health
- Reduce stress and anxiety: Releases endorphins (feel-good hormones).
- Promote better sleep.
- Prepare for Labor and Delivery
- Boosts stamina
- Teaches breathing and relaxation during labour
- Strengthens pelvic floor muscles: Prevents urinary incontinence and supports recovery after birth.
- Promote Faster Postpartum Recovery
- Better muscle tone and fitness: Makes it easier to return to pre-pregnancy shape.