What it is
Yoga postures carefully adapted for expectant mothers.
Prenatal yoga is tailored to help women in all stages of pregnancy—even
getting back in shape post-baby. "When you keep your muscles strong
through your term, they will still have the strength and energy to
return to normal," says Nicole DeAvilla, developer of the prenatal
teacher training at The Expanding Light yoga center in California.
Best For
Safe exercise during pregnancy; speeding up labor and warding off
pregnancy aches, pains, and swelling; plus, keeping the core strong to
help maintain good posture counteracting the pull of the baby on the
body.
Who's gotta have it
Anyone opting for drug-free delivery. Pregnant women who want
easier and speedier labors. "You'll have an easier time delivering
because yoga can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles," DeAvilla says.
"People think keeping things loose makes delivery easy, but stronger
muscles stretch more easily to make things go faster."
Need to know
Yogic breathing is like an extension of Lamaze. Lamaze breath
emphasizes the exhalation, which makes it easy to learn, and yogic
breathing deeply engages your diaphragm, helping you relax more. Beware
of balancing poses—your center of gravity is totally different with two
of you.
Trends and trivia
See supermodel mom Cindy Crawford and her post-babies body for results.
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