Exercise during pregnancy can strengthen your baby's heart

New research shows women who stay fit when pregnant could be helping their little ones develop healthy hearts.

 

The study said people whose mums exercised during pregnancy will have healthier blood vessels in adult life. 

 

They believe this is because exercise can programme a baby’s blood vessels to resist heart problems in later life.

 

Scientists from both the US and Germany carried out the study on pigs, who have similar reactions to exercise as humans. They now hope these findings will eventually lead to new guidelines on the long-term benefits in humans.

 

Women are currently advised to do moderate exercise regularly during pregnancy to keep fit, help them cope with labour and to get back into shape after their baby is born.

 

Click here for the exercise ‘dos and don’ts’ during pregnancy.