Exercise? Are ab exercises safe after 1st Tri?

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I have always exercised a few times a week and I am trying to stay on track while pregnant. I have heard some Ab exercises are not safe after 1st trimester because you are on your back. If so what about sleeping on your back?

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I was told no workouts that involved laying on your back and over engaging your stomach. Seems like everyone has gotten different advise!

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Sleeping on your back is ok (I do it and I'm in the early 2nd trimester) but I hear eventually it will become uncomfortable so that's why mommies choose to sleep on their sides.

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Hi! I'm doing barre3 aaaaall the way. Absolutely love it!  They have amazing prenatal and postnatal modifications and always look out for you. They even have some online. Here's their latest article on what to do and what not to do: http://blog.barre3.com/2016/09/28/go-to-prenatal-modifications/

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I asked my doctor what exercises to avoid and the only one she said was sit ups/crunches. But she didn't specify if they are only to be avoided in the first trimester

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My doc said no crunching movements - can still do planks to try and keep abdominal muscles engaged. Ditto on no exercises laying on back for an extended period of time.

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I did barre classes in my last pregnancy (and doing it again this time) and my midwives always said you'll know when not to do them. You'll feel really uncomfortable trying to crunch or lying on your back for too long. I think it was around 16 weeks last time for me, and coming soon this time too (14 weeks Friday) so you'll know! Listen to your body

Exercise? Are ab exercises safe after 1st Tri?

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