Question

How can exercise be beneficial during pregnancy? What impact can it have on the mother and the fetus? Discuss at least one situation where exercise could be harmful for the mother or fetus.

Answer 1

Benefits of exercise during pregnancy-

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) - exercise during pregnancy of large muscles reduce blood sugar level. It helps mother and foetus both by maintains blood glucose level in balance and improve wound healing.

it is observed that the mother who is physically active during its pregnancy period have lesser chances of caesarean delivery.

harmful effect on mother and foetus-

increase in glucose consumption by working muscles can affect foetal glucose level.