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Walking in pregnancy
How many km we can walk in 3 months pregnancy. Will it cause issues .do i need bed rest in pregnancy
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Dr. Vidushi Sawhney
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Bed rest is advised only if there are sum complications in pregnancy
If pregnancy is normal , u cn walk .
The amount of walk u were doing before pregnancy cn be done if u dnt feel any discomfort.
Dnt start any new exercises or walk routine without consultation
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Walking is the best exercise in pregnancy as it strengthens pelvic muscles thereby promoting normal vaginal delivery
Walking shud be started after 3 completed months if..
1.no low lying placenta
2.no history of previous multiple pregnancy
3.twin pregnancy
4.incompetent os
Walk approximately 45 min 5 days a week ...can be divided into two parts ... morning n eve
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
No need of bed rest in pregnancy
You can walk depending on the scan findings. If cervical length given in scan if more than 3 cm you can walk for upto 3 km relaxed walking.
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If scan cervical length is less than 3 cm or low lying placenta the avoid walking
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