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Try these exercises to boost your blood circulation during pregnancy

Written by Editorial Team | Published : February 3, 2019 6:10 PM IST

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When you are pregnant your body increases the blood volume to meet the needs of your body to help the growth and development of the foetus, offer oxygen and nourishment to the baby and ensure optimum health. If you suffer a dip in your blood flow, it can affect the development process of your baby. The increased blood volume in the body, a mother’s heart rate also increases, and the veins relax to compensate for the same. The progesterone levels in the blood further ensures that the mother does not suffer a bout of high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. However, these relaxed blood vessels can reduce the circulation of blood inside your body. Low circulation of blood can affect your pregnancy and you should boost your blood circulation during gestation. Here we list out a few exercises that can help you to enhance your blood circulation.

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Muscle Strengthening Exercises

Muscle strengthening exercises: Opting for muscle strengthening exercises can help you boost your blood circulation, as exercising will make your muscles stronger and gain strength to pump more blood against one’s weight. Working on your biceps, triceps and leg extensions along with overhead extensions can help you boost your circulation. Also Read - Mojtaba Khamenei health update: Is Ali Khamenei's son impotent? US Intelligence reveals shocking facts, says he received treatment in UK hospitals

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Swimming

Swimming: Swimming is rated very highly by experts as a form of cardio exercises that one can try during gestation. It is a low-impact exercise which allows proper breathing and provides strength to your whole body.

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Stretching: Stretching exercises can do wonders for you during pregnancy, as it relaxes your neck and shoulder as well as soothes the whole body. Neck and shoulder rotations aids in mobilizing muscles and joints in the area that helps in surging up the circulation. Experts recommend hip extension and ankle rotations to channel the blood flow and various fluid movements in your lower body. Also Read - Blurry vision even after new glasses? Expert warns it could signal serious eye conditions