Active Mommas (who already gave birth), did you find the exercise routines you used eased your labor? Did you have complications?

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Asking for my own research purposes. I had a smooth first labor, no complications. I was very active walking/running miles, yoga, squats, etc. Second was a different story. I let myself go, wasnt active ate out etc. ended in hypertension, PRE-E, and postpartum hemmorage(close to fatality) went through several transfusions. So now I'm about 18wks pregnant and TERRIFIED for labor. However, I'm monitoring BP and (it's been good🥳) and I have been working on a moderate workout routine. I'm looking for positive birth stories and work out routines(what did you do?)! Or both. This post is not intended to scare anyone, as everyone's experiences are different. Birth is an amazing experience. Just looking for more options maybe and positive outlooks! 
**not saying mothers who dont work out or are not active will have complications! I've heard great stories from both.

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With my first pregnancy I ate out a lot more as well. I also had an epidural, and pain meds and was induced, and I tore. Recovery was hard.
With my second birth I have only eaten out every once in a while, and baby came a week early. He came too fast to get paid meds or an epidural, and I had to push that baby out "naturally". I actually had an amazing recovery because of it and no tearing. I hardly hurt at all down there, peed easily in the hospital and was able to walk around easily. I think every time is different and has it's own difficulties. It's all hard. But I also think it's best if you don't worry because that will effect your baby and we don't want that. 💕 you can do this!

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With my second I worked out til the day before I gave birth. It absolutely helped my labor. It was much faster than my first, I pushed for a couple minutes and recovery was quick too. My nurse use to see me at the gym all the time, she herself said squats, lounges and sit ups made my labor much faster. 
I’m preg with my third and was working out til October when my father passed. I can’t seem to make it back to the gym. So I’m nervous about labor now.

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Anything can happen when it comes to labor and delivery due to our bodies structurally and genetically. Postpartum it is easier if you were active but still depending on how bad things can go. You heal and recover quicker when you are healthier though.

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I worked out literally up until about 5 hours before I went into labor. Had a difficult labor that ended in a c-section.
I definitely think it can help but I wouldn’t count on it preventing inevitable complications.

Active Mommas (who already gave birth), did you find the exercise routines you used eased your labor? Did you have complications?

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