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Pregnant Woman Lifts 145 Kg is it Good or Bad : Doctors advise women to take care of their health during pregnancy. It is said that healthy food and care are very necessary for pregnant women during this time. Also, they are told not to lift weights. Because doing so increases the risk of miscarriage. But a recent incident caught everyone’s attention.
A female constable from Delhi. She lifted 145 kg in the All India Police Weightlifting Cluster. The surprising thing in this is.. Sonika who lifted such a weight.. is 7 months pregnant. Now this matter is going viral on social media. Is weightlifting safe for pregnant women? Let’s see what the doctors think about it.
Is weightlifting dangerous during pregnancy?
According to gynecologists.. weight lifting during pregnancy should be done only on the advice of doctors. Actually during pregnancy hormones called relaxin are produced in the body. They soften the pelvic ligaments. Increases the area of the uterus. In such a situation.. It is said that if you lift heavy weights like weight lifting, the risk is very high. So it is said that to do that, it is necessary to get good training. It increases body strength. This reduces the chances of accidents. No, those who want to do such weight lifting during pregnancy should do moderate exercise for 150 minutes every week. So that weight lifting can be continued.
Things to keep in mind while doing weightlifting
Women who want to do weight lifting during pregnancy should reduce the intensity a little. Doctors say that you should practice with light weight. Lose weight during pregnancy. You should only lift 70 percent of the weight you could lift before pregnancy. This should be repeated and trained. Also during pregnancy.. women’s weight goes forward due to the center of gravity. Due to this there are chances of injuries in the back. In such a situation care should be taken not to harm the child and not to injure them. Also weight lifting can be done for the first 5 months. But it is said that practicing after that can be dangerous. If you want to do weight lifting like that, it is suggested to take a doctor’s advice.
Note: Information collected from various studies, researches and health journals is provided here as usual for your understanding. This information is not a substitute for medical care or treatment. Regarding health.. you should definitely consult a doctor if you have any doubts. Please note that ‘ABP Country’ and ‘ABP Network’ do not take any responsibility for the matters mentioned in this article.
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