- my iParenting
- quick clicks
- pregnancy today articles
- pregnancy today q&a
- message boards
- research baby names
- prepare a birth plan
- content channels
- ip channel rss feeds
- read birth stories
- read parenting stories
- recommended books
- e-newsletters
- safety recalls
- ip diaries
- ip store
- mom of the month
- dad of the month
- editor's letter
- letters to the editor
From Our Sponsors
 |
- e-newsletters
- Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters
- award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Pilates and Pregnancy
The Perfect Preparation for
Labor and Delivery
Labor and Delivery
By Paige Waehner
Below are some basic moves you can try on your own. Your focus should be on regular breathing and keeping your abs contracted and your pelvis neutral as you gently take your body through the motions. Perform each movement three to four times.
The Saw:
Sit on the floor with legs extended and spread slightly wider than hips, feet flexed. Stretch arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor and twist torso to the left, bringing your right fingers toward your left toes. Exhale and stretch gently through your chest. Inhale, pull your abs in, sit up, and repeat the move to the other side. Modified Leg Front Pull:
Want to see more?
Comments
Found 1 comment
Displaying all 1 comments below
|
Post As:
|
||
| Enter your comment below: | ||
| Title | ||
| Comment Text | ||
| CAPTCHA | ||
| Please note that any comments submitted become the property of Disney Family / iParenting and can be edited and posted at our discrection. | ||
Re: Pilates and Pregnancy by anonymous on 10/01/2008 01:28PM
Great article. I have captured many articles and videos related to Pilates during pregnancy here.