There is a misconception that exercising during pregnancy is not good or dangerous, and should be avoided. Abs exercises are more so looked upon with doubt. However, working out the abs is not only safe, it is necessary to promote healthy pregnancy period by getting you rid of backaches towards the advanced term of your pregnancy.
Working out your abs also strengthens the muscles around them to provide support to the uterus as it increases in size to carry the baby and the fluids. Apart from this the strengthened muscles in the abdomen will cut out the risk of diastasis recti, which is a condition that makes your abdominal muscles to separate. Strengthened abs muscles also facilitate easy labour and delivery.
The exercises that workout the abs areas while sitting or standing are the safe ones that can be done. After the first trimester, care must be taken not to do exercises that require you to lie down flat on your back for more than 3 minutes at one go. Try side crunches and pelvic tilts that do not require you to lie on your back.
Till the first trimester you could even try curl ups. Always opt for low impact workouts. Zumba in water or aqua Zumba has emerged as a safe workout option for the pregnant women. However, always make sure to speak to your doctor before attempting any exercises. If you have a history of difficult pregnancy or miscarriages, it is best to avoid exercising until and unless you get a clear go ahead from your gynaecologist.
Find below some exercises that you can try out for your abs during pregnancy.
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