Pre-natal exercise-Swimming

In order not to repeat my previous prenancy "extreme" weigh gain, i gained 17kg altogether and still left with 3kg after that.i decided to do some low impact exercise. I wanted to do prenatal yoga initially, but im thking sometimes i do yoga will cause me to have backache, what happen if i feel worst if i do it now. so better not take the risk.

so, i turn to swimming. mm.. not bad. i swam last week, i feel really good. i can swim 6 laps and more. but i control myself. Then this week, i went again, i swim 10laps altogether. After the swim, i feel my weight is slightly shifted to my tummy.. as in maybe i swim breaststroke, so after 10 laps..i feel a bit of back strain.

so, this is what i found on website:
This is what i found from website:
http://www.pregnancy-calendars.net/swimming.aspx#
Breast stroke during the last trimester is possibly going to be the most beneficial to you. The reason for this is because it gives a good workout to your chest and back muscles, which are the two areas most out of alignment during your pregnancy.

another website :http://www.babycenter.com.sg/pregnancy/fitness/swimming/#

Choose a stroke which feels comfortable for you. Alternating breaststroke with floating on your back and gently kicking your legs will give you a good all-round workout. Avoid breaststroke if you have pain in your pubic symphysis joint at the front of your pelvis.


I guess i should alternate with breaststroke and floating next week. but i dun have any backache after that. feel so good after the swim actually.

Gynae said ok to swim, but make sure dun swim alone. haaa. i have gained 5kg now at 21 weeks pregnant. i think this is not so bad. shall keep it up !

bb is now 546g compare to 336g 2 weeks back. tt's fast