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Will exercise or diet help me in normal delivery?

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I am in the 25th week of pregnancy. I want a normal delivery. Will exercise or diet help me in normal delivery?
Answered by Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

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Hi,

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The following aid in normal delivery:

  1. Your stature must be tall.
  2. There should be adequate pelvis.
  3. The baby should be in vertex position.

This can be predicted only when you cross 37 weeks. You can have a normal diet and regular antenatal exercises till then. Yoga also helps, but you are too early in pregnancy to predict the same.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 16, 2014
Reviewed At May 6, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vidya Muralidhar is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health. She provides comprehensive care in areas such as pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual disorders, and gynecological conditions. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on guiding women through every stage of life, offering both preventive and therapeutic care to support their overall health and well-being.

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Dr. Vidya Muralidhar
Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vidya Muralidhar is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health. She provides comprehensive care in areas such as pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual disorders, and gynecological conditions. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on guiding women through every stage of life, offering both preventive and therapeutic care to support their overall health and well-being.

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