Electrostimulation and Pregnancy: Staying and Getting Back in Shape
Electrostimulation and pregnancy are topics often at the forefront of your concerns. For this reason, we have condensed some useful tips in this article dedicated to physical fitness during and after pregnancy: physical activity, motivation, and nutrition. Even during this delicate and significant phase of life, Compex stands by your side as an ally for your well-being.

Physical Activity During Pregnancy
Benefits of Physical Activity
Contrary to some misconceptions, physical activity does not increase the risk of miscarriage or growth delays for the baby. Current recommendations encourage pregnant women to remain active, with some precautions:
- Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.
- Spread the activity over at least 3 days, ideally daily.
- Combine cardiovascular and muscular activities.
It's essential to adapt the intensity and duration of exercises to your physical condition and stage of pregnancy.
The "talk test" is a simple way to evaluate intensity: you should be able to speak during the activity, but not sing.
Regular physical activity during pregnancy offers numerous benefits, including:
- Better weight management.
- Reduced risk of gestational diabetes.
- Improved physical and mental condition.
- Prevention of postpartum depressive symptoms.
Recommended Activities
Certain sports are generally discouraged during pregnancy, such as those involving risk of falls, contact, or high impact (e.g., running or jumping). However, cardio enthusiasts can still elevate their heart rates safely, such as using an elliptical machine.
It is often said that you shouldn’t train during pregnancy, but this is not true! Staying active is beneficial for your body; just be mindful not to push beyond your limits or overexert yourself during this delicate time. If you want to stay active, ensure you do so correctly and consult your doctor, who will provide proper guidance to help you stay fit during pregnancy.
The recommended physical activities during pregnancy include:
- Walking
- Swimming and pool exercises
- Stationary cycling or elliptical machine use
- Prenatal yoga and adapted pilates
- Dancing
- Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (with caution)
It is advisable to avoid sports with risks of falls or contact, as well as activities in high heat or at altitude.
Adaptations and Precautions
As pregnancy progresses, some exercises may need to be adapted:
- Avoid lying on your back from the fourth month onward.
- Modify abdominal exercises to prevent diastasis recti.
- Wear loose clothing and proper footwear.
- Stay hydrated and avoid excessive sun exposure.
Electrostimulation and Pregnancy
Even if you are a fitness enthusiast who enjoys daily training, pregnancy will bring changes to your routine — this is entirely normal and nothing to worry about! But how can you balance staying in shape with this new phase of life?
Electrostimulation can be a helpful complement to traditional physical activity. During pregnancy, it can primarily be used for:
- Massage and relaxation.
- Relief for heavy legs.
- Improving blood flow in the lower limbs.
To maintain your physical condition, we recommend using the capillarization program on the lower limbs. Other programs can also be used, but it’s always best to consult a sports professional to determine what to do and how.
After childbirth, electrostimulation can aid in pelvic floor rehabilitation and help tone abdominal muscles.
Nutrition and Body Acceptance
In any fitness routine, nutrition is often the most challenging part. Approximately 70% of progress comes from proper nutrition, which plays an even more significant role during pregnancy. It is recommended to:
- Opt for a balanced and high-quality diet.
- Avoid refined sugars; they are unhealthy whether you’re pregnant or not, but particularly during pregnancy.
- Ensure your food is of the best quality, consume healthy fats essential for your baby’s growth, and remember that your baby’s health also depends on your nutrition during pregnancy.
- Avoid excessive stress.
It’s important to accept the body changes associated with pregnancy and focus on health rather than appearance. After childbirth, it’s recommended to gradually resume physical activity, starting with pelvic floor rehabilitation.
How to Stay Motivated Through Body Changes
If you enjoy sports and exercise, staying active may not be too difficult. Consider training as time for yourself. If you’re not inclined to hit the gym or follow your regular routines, why not try new sports or activities? Pregnancy is an opportunity to explore swimming, pilates, or yoga. Use this time to discover new wellness activities you may enjoy long-term.
How to Accept Body Changes
Seeing your body change can be surprising at first because it’s something beyond your control. But pregnancy is such a magical experience that you will quickly embrace these changes. Embracing the journey of motherhood is far more important than worrying about losing your abs for a few years. Your body may change after pregnancy, and the sooner you accept it, the better you will adjust to these transformations.
How to Use Your Electrostimulator During Pregnancy
Primarily, use programs for massage and pain relief, such as relaxing massages or heavy leg relief. Compex electrostimulators can help alleviate fatigue in the most stressed muscle areas.
Electrostimulation and Pregnancy: After Childbirth
How Soon Can You Resume Physical Activity After Giving Birth?
It is recommended to rehabilitate the pelvic floor before resuming running, high-impact training sessions, or general physical activity. Pelvic floor rehabilitation can take 1 to 2 months, depending on how the pregnancy and childbirth unfolded. Compex muscle stimulation can be an effective aid during this period, helping tone abdominal muscles more deeply than standard exercises.

How to Quickly Return to Healthy Eating Habits?
Breastfeeding won’t immediately return your body to its pre-pregnancy state; it requires significant energy expenditure and will naturally increase your appetite. Your body needs fat to produce milk, so it’s normal to feel hungrier. Don’t worry — your body has an amazing way of balancing this. The key is to continue eating healthy foods, avoid refined sugars, and perhaps seek guidance from a nutritionist for tailored advice.
How to Embrace Your New Self?
When you become a mother, your focus shifts from “yourself” to “your children.” Inevitably, we lose some of the attention we once dedicated to our bodies. This can be more challenging for some mothers as the changes vary significantly from one woman to another. But becoming a mom is an entirely new state of being, and that’s the most important thing to remember.
No matter your appearance or weight, as long as you strive to be the best version of yourself, you’re on the right track. Be proud of your efforts, and remember that your children’s smiles are always more fulfilling than achieving a perfect physique.
Taking Care of Yourself: The Key to a Fulfilling Motherhood
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are unique moments in a woman’s life, marked by significant physical and emotional changes. Maintaining adapted physical activity during this journey benefits not just the mother and baby’s health but also general well-being and emotional balance.
By adopting a balanced approach that includes regular exercise, healthy eating, and self-acceptance, expectant and new mothers can navigate this experience more serenely and with greater fulfillment. Electrostimulation, like that offered by Compex, can play a valuable complementary role, providing solutions for comfort, recovery, and muscle strengthening.
It’s essential to remember that every pregnancy is unique, and listening to your body and consulting health professionals to tailor your physical activity is crucial. The goal isn’t perfection but long-term health and well-being.
By taking care of yourself during this time, you lay the foundation for a fulfilling motherhood and a healthy lifestyle that benefits your entire family. Stay active, stay positive, and fully enjoy the wonderful adventure of motherhood. And you’ll see how well electrostimulation and pregnancy can go hand in hand!
Proven Effectiveness
Backed by clinical studies proving their effectiveness, Compex stimulators also belong to the category of Class II medical devices. They also meet the needs of the European Medical Standard 93/42 EEC.
Compex - Always with you
We're on the side of athletes, amateurs and ordinary people, from the search for better performance to post injury recovery, from post fatigue massage to pain treatment. At Compex, we have just one goal: people's well being.
Choose the one that's right for you, by taking a look at our buying guide.
Read our experts' advice on the official blog, catch the latest news, product releases and promotions by subscribing to our newsletter, and watch our videos on the YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.