Pregnancy Core Work - Abdominal Breathing - What it is and How to do it
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2017
- Pregnancy core work - Learn how to properly engage the core in pregnancy! The question I get most often is "isn't it dangerous to squeeze your core during pregnancy?" And the answer is...nope! In fact, it's very important to keep the core muscles connected throughout your entire pregnancy using this belly breathing. This is one of the key breathing exercises for pregnant women.
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See my pregnancy and postpartum channel @devotedmamas for more in-depth core and pelvic floor workouts.
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Kendra (she/her) is a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Strength Coach, Yoga Teacher and Running Coach. Her years of experience with and curiosity about the human body have informed Kendra’s method of training, which focuses on alignment, proper form and corrective exercise to help her clients live pain free.
Kendra is most well known for melding her clinical expertise with creativity and a lighthearted perspective. At the end of the day, she understands that her clients are real people with real lives, it is her job to help them tune into the power of their own bodies.
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Wow thank you so much for this video! 💕🙏🏽 I've been looking for someone to show me how to do it for pregnant women but finally found your video 👏🏽🙌🏽 super helpful!
I'm so glad it's helpful! Are you currently pregnant or looking to support someone who is?
So helpful! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
So helpful! Thanks!
You're welcome!
The only short, quick and very informative video i found on youtube on this subject. Thank you so much for this ❤️ How many times a day should this be done?
You're so very welcome! You can do this multiple times a day. Essentially, this is core work for pregnancy! You can also check out my other channel for prenatal & postpartum work: th-cam.com/channels/F_XOyVnSDL7C6N4jQCP7zg.html and also check out our Baby Bump & Beyond program on Daily Burn!
Easiest video to follow on the subject! Thank you. Is there a clear and easy way to show how this can be incorporated into daily movements that we do like picking something up, getting up or movements we should be mindful of? Thanks!
Yes! Over on my pregnancy + postpartum channel we're uploading a lot of prenatal workouts and yoga practices that will keep your core strong! th-cam.com/channels/votedmamas.html Also follow along over on instagram: instagram.com/devoted mamas 😍
How often and for how long should this be done throughout pregnancy for it to actually help and strengthen?
Great question! Repetitions of these breaths are so good for staying connected to the deep core. For many of my clients (and for myself in my pregnancies!) I suggested practicing this breathing 20-40 times a day. Personally, after doing it consistently, I could still feel some (not all!) core connection all the way up to the day I gave birth. Pretty awesome. If you'd like more info on pregnancy workouts, birth and postpartum recovery, my perinatal channel @devotedmamas is going to be expanding soon with a LOT of videos! You can check it out here: th-cam.com/channels/F_XOyVnSDL7C6N4jQCP7zg.html
Hi, if you’re doing this right, should it feel kind of like I’m holding in my stomach on the exhale?
Hi, yes! It should feel like a deep core engagement on the exhale (pulling in and up, not pressing out). Hope that helps!
Is it normal for my tummy to gurgle when I do this?
Totally normal! You're lightly compressing your belly, which also lightly compresses your digestive system. A great side effect of this breath is that it also keeps you regular (which is SO welcome in pregnancy!!) ;)
Hi, will this belly breathing cause contractions in early third trimester...?
Because I am facing fetal activity especially while doing this
Hi Divyaa! Can you tell me more? Are you feeling the baby move when you do this belly breath?
@@KendraFitzgerald yes Kendra, have you faced any similar symptoms while doing this...in my early third trimester now
Is that normal Kendra? I have been doing this for last 3 days
Hi Divyaa, yes! I experienced the same thing. Doing this breath is like giving the baby a hug with your belly, so they will often kick to let you know you're squeezing them (which you're not squeezing them too much, they have plenty of space in there!). This core breath is so good for keeping your core strong all throughout pregnancy, so it's great to continue. Of course, if you have any concerns, make sure you bring it up to your doctor.
Can i do these sitting at my desk, or do i need to be in a specific position
Hi Dina! You can absolutely do these sitting at your desk. And any position really!