08/16/2018 Category: Pregnancy Course Author: Elena Mann
Pregnancy is a wonderful time of waiting for a new family member. However, very often a woman’s condition worsens for various reasons. The benefits of physical exercise have long been proven and without it it is impossible to maintain a healthy lifestyle. At the gestation stage, moderate stress on the body will help avoid many complications. Let's look at the effectiveness of the knee-elbow pose. What are the contraindications and how to do it correctly.
- Beneficial properties of the knee-elbow position during pregnancy in different trimesters
- Are there any contraindications for the exercise?
- Technique for performing the knee-elbow position
- Reviews about the knee-elbow position during pregnancy
- Doctors' opinion
What is the knee-elbow position
The knee-elbow pose is an exercise from the category of therapeutic and prophylactic gymnastics. People rudely nicknamed this stance “cancer.” From the second trimester, the uterus grows rapidly, and all the internal organs of a pregnant woman are compressed. For this reason, chronic diseases become worse, the load on the musculoskeletal system increases, and internal organs begin to malfunction. At this stage, physical exercises that can alleviate a woman’s condition will come in handy.
Breaking the rules
If we talk about non-traditional types of sex, the question often arises: is it possible to have oral sex? Of course, but you need to remember only one limitation. If a man has herpes on his lips, then the sores can easily spread to the genitals, while they can be invisible for the time being, and cause harm to the health of the woman and the child.
One more thing - is anal sex allowed? If before conception the partners practiced it, have absolute trust in each other and get more satisfaction from this type of sex than from traditional caresses, then careful and infrequent anal sex is acceptable. Although doctors tend to remind about its harm:
- the uterus is exposed to a stronger impact, so the risk of miscarriage increases;
- causes pain, especially at the beginning of penile insertion;
- increases the risk of developing varicose veins and hemorrhoids if there is a predisposition;
- increases the risk of infectious diseases that, with discharge from the rectum, will penetrate through the vagina into the uterus.
In general, the decision about whether to engage in non-traditional sex in any case remains with the partners. But sexologists note that during pregnancy, the nerve endings of the rectum become hypersensitive, which allows you to achieve a more vivid orgasm.
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Beneficial properties of the knee-elbow position during pregnancy in different trimesters
Pregnancy is a normal physiological state of a woman. However, this process is characterized by a powerful load on all organs and systems. If a girl has not carefully prepared for pregnancy, then surviving the next 9 months will be quite difficult. Therapeutic exercise is considered an excellent adjuvant for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Doctors recommend the knee-elbow position after 20 weeks of gestation, and the exercise brings the following benefits to a woman:
- prevents congestion in the pelvis;
- improves blood flow in the uterus, placenta, internal organs;
- improves digestive functions;
- reduces edema syndrome;
- increases urine flow;
- frees breathing;
- reduces dizziness;
- relieves the symptoms of varicose veins;
- reduces uterine hypertonicity;
- unloads the spine;
- reduces the manifestations of late gestosis.
Typically, the cat pose is recommended for use in the second and third trimester, but for the prevention of various complications and toxicosis it is also useful in the early stages. At the beginning of pregnancy, standing on all fours will keep the body in good shape, strengthen muscles and ligaments, increase blood supply to the pelvis, and prepare the body for childbirth.
Exercise also has a beneficial effect on the condition of the fetus. Since this position relieves pressure from the mother’s inferior vena cava, improves blood circulation, and accordingly the child receives more oxygen and nutrients. In the third trimester, the exercise is also indicated for incorrect (transverse, pelvic) position of the fetus.
Until the 36th week of gestation, the baby should take the head position. If this does not happen, it is necessary to exclude pathological causes of the complication. For example: a short umbilical cord, malformations of the child, tumors or defects of the uterus, etc.
Incorrect position of the fetus can become a condition for a cesarean section.
Systematic implementation of the knee-elbow position helps the child take the correct (head) position before birth. When pregnancy proceeds without complications, the cat pose is used for the purposes of prevention and general improvement of the body. If the gynecologist did not advise you to perform the exercise, the woman herself needs to ask the doctor for recommendations on this issue.
Very interesting, in my opinion, is the position of the progressive obstetrician-gynecologist Berezovskaya E.P. Her statements are based on scientific research, professional experience and practical work. In particular, the doctor says and writes that moderate edema during pregnancy is a natural process and does not require therapy. This phenomenon is facilitated by an increase in circulating blood volume, slow metabolism, and hormonal characteristics. If the woman has no other complaints, and she does not instantly swell like a ball, with the progression of the negative condition. Exceptions include serious diseases of the kidneys, liver, or heart in the woman’s history, which, of course, need to be treated.
The knee-elbow position is productive both during pregnancy and at the time of labor.
It is much easier to survive the first period of contractions in a knee-elbow position on a fitball
Cute accessories and little things
Various little things, accessories and decor will help make the process unique. You can use balloons as an idea. They can be multi-colored or a specific color (pink or blue). Such photos will be charged with positivity.
In the USA there is a photo - a tradition associated with balloons. When it is not known who the parents will be. The wife throws a party for the family and, as an answer to the question, opens a cardboard box filled with balloons of the desired color. The entire process is filmed by a photographer. The photos come out very organic, real, and emotional.
You can also add boards for drawing with chalk. To make it interesting and a little funny, you should write on them, for example, “You can immediately see which of us is dad” or “You have 1 month of restful sleep left.” If you prepare in advance, you can use letters - pillows with the baby’s name or wooden initials. If you no longer have time, but you want to bring the idea to life, then such letters can be cut out of cardboard.
Children's books can also be present at the photo shoot. One of the required attributes is a sonogram. This is a photo where the baby is depicted in the womb. You can put it on your tummy or hold it in your hands. In any case, the photo will turn out very sweet and touching.
You can even take your favorite animals with you to a photo shoot. As family members, they can also pose and go down in history. You can also use photographs of your parents as children and leave one empty frame for the heir. Such little things can create the atmosphere of the event and make the photos life-like and not staged.
Technique for performing the knee-elbow position
Making the knee-elbow position is extremely simple:
- get on all fours with your knees slightly apart;
- move body weight to the forearms;
- bend your elbows;
- position your head and shoulders below the level of your pelvis.
It is permissible to place a pillow under your head and chest. The main condition when performing the exercise is a feeling of comfort and relaxation. Recommendations to stand 2-3 times a day for 20-30 minutes would be ridiculous. What if it doesn't work out? Pain, discomfort or other unpleasant symptoms? A pregnant woman must take into account her well-being and do the stand as much as she can. You should start with the minimum execution time and gradually increase the duration.
The intensity and duration of the knee-elbow exercise depends on the well-being and physical fitness of the pregnant woman
Ideally, you should do the exercise on a hard surface. For example, gender. Alternatively, you can use a fitball. When tension is felt during a stance, it means the position is taken incorrectly. If leaning on outstretched arms is not very comfortable, you can spread your elbows slightly to the sides and place one palm on top of the other. It is not recommended to arch your back too much. During the exercise, the fetus can move vigorously or, conversely, calm down. Excessively painful jolts of the baby indicate that this situation is unpleasant for him.
Obviously, in the early stages it is much easier to stand in the cat pose. Body weight and uterus are still small. In the second and third trimester, a significant increase in volume can make the exercise impossible. If it is difficult for a woman to accept this position, or she experiences dizziness or pain, there is no need to force the body, but to find more suitable procedures to relieve unpleasant symptoms.
Which Kama Sutra to choose?
When choosing a position for sex during pregnancy, you need to remember about comfort, first of all, for the expectant mother. There should be no excessive physical effort or pressure on the stomach or lower back. If the pregnancy is going well, then there is no strict prohibition on certain positions. But listen to these recommendations:
- give up sex marathons (the duration of the act is no more than 10 minutes);
- the optimal position is a woman on her side, a man behind;
- use lubricant for moisturizing - it is completely safe for the child.
What do doctors not recommend?
- Amazon position: when a woman “mounts” a man, the penis goes in too deep.
- It is also better not to practice the missionary position (partner below, partner on top), especially after the second trimester - the pressure on the uterus and abdomen is too great.
A woman should strictly regulate the depth of insertion of the penis. This can be done with your hands or using restrictive rings from a sex shop. You can also restrain your partner's movement with your knees.
Reviews about the knee-elbow position during pregnancy
It helped me with strange pains in the abdomen (either ligaments or intestines), and pain in the lower back. There is simply no point in standing, you need to do a “cat” (if there are no contraindications) or slightly “twist” your butt, sway.
Lena
https://deti.mail.ru/forum/v_ozhidanii_chuda/beremennost/kolenno_loktevaja_poza/
When the doctor told me to stand like that, I giggled, and then I tried it - you really relax. It was very convenient.
ZiZi
https://www.baby.ru/blogs/post/252495719–189670328/
For me, the best salvation from swelling in the hot summer was this pose. And my back was resting. I even spent most of the contractions during my second birth on all fours, the doctors didn’t mind, and it was much easier for me
Shalena_bdzhilka
https://www.u-mama.ru/forum/waiting-baby/pregnancy-and-childbirth/442746/
In the late stages of my third pregnancy, swelling began to bother me, but there were no other complaints. The gynecologist prescribed the knee-elbow position among other treatments (medicines, baths). The doctor said that you need to do as much as you can. To be honest, this position was very difficult for me: my legs and arms were numb. I did it whenever possible, but the swelling stopped only after childbirth. Therefore, for me the effectiveness of the exercise turned out to be zero.
About the benefits of sex
Healthy and regular sex is the key to health for both men and women, but is it possible to continue to “improve your health” after conception? Doctors agree that if the pregnancy is not complicated by pathologies, and the expectant mother and father do not experience discomfort or fear, then you can make love even until the birth.
Refusal of sex can cause family quarrels and the beginning of alienation between spouses, but this is not the only important thing. During intercourse, hormones are released that have a positive effect on a woman’s endocrine system and her psychological balance.
Sex during pregnancy is also beneficial because:
- Prostaglandins contained in semen increase the elasticity of the cervix, resulting in a reduced risk of rupture during childbirth;
- released endorphins improve mood; it is no coincidence that they are called hormones of happiness; They also have an analgesic effect;
- With orgasm, the tone of the uterus increases - this is an excellent workout before the upcoming birth.
Sex strengthens the pelvic muscles and gives positive emotions, moving the relationship between future parents to a new level of trust and mutual understanding.
