Can exercising make labor shorter/easier?

Question

Hey all so I'm due in August with my second but first time I'll be going through the whole labor process and heard that if you exercise while pregnant it can help have a shorter labor and make it easier. Is this true? Share experiences if you can TIA!!

Answer

My first pregnancy I didn’t exercise at all and my labour was only 4hrs

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I did squats everyday for the last month of pregnancy. I bounced on a ball all day everyday for the last week. I had an 8 hour labor. Only pushed for 15 minutes. The only reason I tore is being I wouldn't let go of my last push. I wanted her out then and there. No more damn pushing 😂

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I did prenatal yoga and my labour was around 8hr from start to finish.

Can exercising make labor shorter/easier?

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