What ab exercises are safe at 15 weeks

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This week my weight gain is really starting to bother me. It just feels like a 2-3 inch fat layer around my whole abdomen with no sign of a bump. Not sure if it is related to having a girl or what but this is not looking like it’s gonna be a belly only pregnancy...
Any ideas on what can tone my back, love handles and thin this layer of fat? I just started getting a little energy back and usually jog, incline treadmill or do barre. Any short an workouts or recommendations before my self esteem tanks?

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No ab exercises should be done right now. 
That is prob your organs and intestines moving around, you're going to gain weight in your midsection.

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How you look and how much you gain in pregnancy has nothing to do with the gender of the child. 😒
Also you’re supposed to gain weight in pregnancy I do not suggest trying to lose weight. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about weight gain.

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Elevated planks and bird dogs are good for the ab muscles. To keep the muscles tight these are good for pregnancy. Also look into yoga. As far as fat goes the best way to tackle that is at the end and when your doctor deems it safe.

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Idk if you have Instagram but there is page I follow, goodfortheswole ... she just had a baby and has a bunch of pregnancy safe workouts posted that you can do from home

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Planks are safe. I was doing them in my prenatal workout class until the end of my first pregnancy.

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First off always ask your doctor if it's okay to start any kind of physical activity every pregnancy and every woman is completely different.
I do understand where you're coming from my last pregnancy I ran 5 to 7 miles four times a week until I was 6 months pregnant. I was in really good shape and didn't gain weight until 24 25 weeks this time around I have already gained 7 pounds in my 1720 my belly feels a little looser made you understand that our bodies are made to stretch and get comfortable to grow a baby.
I am currently doing prenatal second trimester workouts which have been very beneficial and helps with strengthening your core your back your legs allow your body to become ready for delivery and postpartum. You can definitely try it out and see if it works for you let me know if you want me to send you info.

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I agree with zero an workouts. The risk of ab separation is a worse thought to me. I’d focus on overall body toning. Toning your abs doesn’t remove the fat on them anyway. Burning calories does. Healthy cardio and lifting is the best!

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Yes not too many ab focused ones are safe, I follow some pregnancy exercises on YouTube and that seems to help me I was running before I fell pregnant as well and then the nausea and tiredness took it out of me. Ive been able to exercise 5 days a weeks for the last month and feeling so much better about myself. I just type in second trimester prenatal exercises to YouTube. :)

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I’m pretty sure there aren’t really too many ab exercises that are safe. But I just wanted to say I’m with ya. This is my second pregnancy and I actually weigh a little less than I did my last pregnancy but I just feel like I have a lot of chunk on my belly. I’m not really super concerned about it but I’m looking forward to that nice round bump!