I amazed at the number of ladies I've seen over the past 4 weeks who seem to have decided that its just too hard to exercise anymore once their bump gets a little too big. There is a strong correlation (observed by me) between ladies who have difficulties (pubic symphysis pain, SIJ pain, leg pain) through their pregnancy and don't exercise.
Maybe its because they're having difficulties that they don't exercise (I don't know), or that they were never one to exercise in the first place. But having observed a birth, I can fully appreciate now the amount of energy required to get through the experience and the fitter you are the better. Speaking to all the ladies who have had 'dream' labours - quick, and with nil complications were all very active right up until labour first began...
Let it be a lesson to all us females, and to males: don't let your partner get away with being too lazy during the pregnancy!!
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I'm not sure if this is the western culture compared to the Asian culture. Most of the husbands I've seen in Singapore are absolute darls, they're so caring for their pregnant wife that it almost looks a little extreme. The whole family is involved and the wife is fed so well that they all look slightly chubby. In the delivery suites the husband would have to be dragged out of the rooms and they all wait patiently in the waiting areas. Maybe it's the run of good, supportive, caring and loving husbands?
I wonder if there is any research to back up your observations- seems to make sense. I know when we had those classes with BK I was thinking myself that it seems you almost need to get in training before you fall pregnant. With all the things you need to do (eat follate etc) and all the preparation your body needs for a stress like that I always wanted to ask BK if physios ever do "ante natal" classes for women who are not pregnant yet, to prepare your body for the strain of pregnancy. I know it sounds stupid but it takes time to get a training effect and if you are quite de-conditioned and you dont start exercising until 2-3 months in....I don't know, maybe thats just being too prepared!!
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