The American College of OB/GYNs recommends exercise for healthy pregnancies and reports benefits of exercise include:
- reducing back pain
- ease constipation
- may reduce your risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and c-section
- promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy
- improves your overall fitness and strengthens your heart and blood vessels
- helps you lose the baby weight after your baby is born
- guidance for safe exercise during pregnancy
- preparation for delivery
- common ailments treated with PT during pregnancy:
Sciatica
Carpel Tunnel
Back/Hip Pain