Terapi aquatik telah terbukti bermanfaat bagi ibu hamil. Sebuah penelitian menemukan bahwa ibu hamil dengan tekanan darah tinggi mungkin dapat mengurangi risiko komplikasi seperti preeklamsia dengan sesi terapi aquatik teratur. Menurut beberapa penelitian, perubahan detak jantung janin yang terjadi selama aktivitas fisik di air lebih sedikit dibandingkan aktivitas di darat. Beberapa manfaat terapi akuatik lainnya bagi ibu hamil diantaranya:
Mengontrol berat badan saat hamil dengan terus berolahraga.
Berolahraga di air mengurangi kemungkinan terjatuh.
Membantu mengurangi nyeri terkait kehamilan termasuk nyeri punggung.
Memperkuat dasar panggul dan dapat membantu mempersiapkan tubuh menghadapi persalinan.
Memperkuat otot-otot di bagian inti dan kaki Anda., mengurangi pembengkakan di tungkai, pergelangan kaki dan kaki.Â
Meningkatkan suasana hati, energi, dan kesehatan mental Anda secara keseluruhan.
Aquatic therapy has been proven to be beneficial for pregnant women. A study found that pregnant women with high blood pressure may be able to reduce the risk of complications such as preeclampsia with regular aquatic therapy sessions. According to several studies, changes in fetal heart rate that occur during physical activity in water are less than activities on land. Some other benefits of aquatic therapy for pregnant women include:
Control your weight during pregnancy by continuing to exercise.
Exercising in water reduces the chance of falling.
Helps reduce pregnancy-related pain including back pain.
Strengthens the pelvic floor and can help prepare the body for childbirth.
Strengthens the muscles in your core and legs., reduces swelling in the legs, ankles and feet.
Improves your mood, energy and overall mental health.