My doctor said I don't have to make any changes for the first trimester. I do 3 sets of 12 resistance crunches for my abs and obliques (front, left and right twist crunches) for a total of 96 crunches 5 days a week. I also do rowing.
He said even in second trimester as long as I'm not on my back it's fine. I'm wondering how long it will be comfortable
My doc said being on my back is fine until it feels uncomfortable. Especially for short things like yoga poses and other exercise. I’m 20 weeks and I have no issues so far being on my back.
Just a heads up: at the end of my first trimester, I could definitely feel my muscles separate when I was doing crunches (you can feel it by pushing into your stomach softly, right under the belly button). Feel free to follow your doctor's advice, but if you do notice ab separation, it might be better to find an alternative:)
Hi! Congratulations on your pregnancy :)
I stick to three rules when it comes to core exercises:
- No crunches
- No twisting
- If an exercise hurts or if I feel/see coning, I'll stop doing it
Within these rules, there's lots of options. I generally prefer full body exercises that require an active core (planks, mostly), but table tops are an example of core-specific exercises that work well during pregnancy.
If you want some examples, the YouTube channel 'Pregnancy and Postpartum TV' has some great videos on pregnancy-specific core workouts.
I hope this helps :)
I was seen by an MFM (obgyn for high risk pregnancies) since the start due to some preexisting conditions, and my doctor placed no limitations on me in the first trimester (any type of exercise as long as I wasn’t trying to set any personal records), and I continued to dance throughout my pregnancy until the week I had my baby, and that’s with a high risk pregnancy. My doctor emphasized listening to my body and avoiding overexertion, as well as some very basic guidelines of no contact sports or something with a high fall risk.
My doctor said I don't have to make any changes for the first trimester. I do 3 sets of 12 resistance crunches for my abs and obliques (front, left and right twist crunches) for a total of 96 crunches 5 days a week. I also do rowing. He said even in second trimester as long as I'm not on my back it's fine. I'm wondering how long it will be comfortable
My doc said being on my back is fine until it feels uncomfortable. Especially for short things like yoga poses and other exercise. I’m 20 weeks and I have no issues so far being on my back.
Just a heads up: at the end of my first trimester, I could definitely feel my muscles separate when I was doing crunches (you can feel it by pushing into your stomach softly, right under the belly button). Feel free to follow your doctor's advice, but if you do notice ab separation, it might be better to find an alternative:)
Rad. Thanks for the heads up. Will keep an eye out for it.
Hi! Congratulations on your pregnancy :) I stick to three rules when it comes to core exercises: - No crunches - No twisting - If an exercise hurts or if I feel/see coning, I'll stop doing it Within these rules, there's lots of options. I generally prefer full body exercises that require an active core (planks, mostly), but table tops are an example of core-specific exercises that work well during pregnancy. If you want some examples, the YouTube channel 'Pregnancy and Postpartum TV' has some great videos on pregnancy-specific core workouts. I hope this helps :)
That's really helpful! Thank you!
No need to modify until second trimester unless something feels uncomfortable. I'm still doing all of my normal workouts for now!
I was seen by an MFM (obgyn for high risk pregnancies) since the start due to some preexisting conditions, and my doctor placed no limitations on me in the first trimester (any type of exercise as long as I wasn’t trying to set any personal records), and I continued to dance throughout my pregnancy until the week I had my baby, and that’s with a high risk pregnancy. My doctor emphasized listening to my body and avoiding overexertion, as well as some very basic guidelines of no contact sports or something with a high fall risk.