What should you pay attention to when doing yoga during pregnancy?

Pregnant women learning to exercise after pregnancy is beneficial to the baby's growth and development. One of the more popular ways now is yoga, which becomes even more popular when combined with aerobic exercise. Although there are many benefits to practicing yoga, pregnant women need to pay attention to many aspects, otherwise a series of side effects may occur. Below are some precautions collected by the editor, you can take a look.

1. The exercises on both sides of the body should be balanced. The exercises done on one side of the body should be repeated on the other side (it is normal for one side of the body to be stronger and more flexible than the other). Start practicing on the right side of your body first, then on the left side, because this helps the natural peristalsis of the digestive system. All exercises in yoga are designed to promote and enhance body functions.

2. Exercise should be coordinated with breathing. Each movement should be accompanied by exhalation and inhalation. The basic principle is to inhale when the body rises or stretches. This is also a logical method. Because only in this way can the lungs have room to expand, and exhaling when the body bends or contracts helps to expel the gas from the lungs.

3. Do not hold your breath or practice apnea during pregnancy because the fetus needs oxygen supply all the time. During practice, it is important to relax after each pose to allow your heart rate and breathing to return to normal. Closing your eyes can help you concentrate better (you should keep your eyes open when standing to maintain your balance).

4. The body's center of gravity will change during pregnancy, so when practicing inverted or balanced postures, you can use the support of a wall or chair, or ask family or friends to help you maintain balance. After your abdomen bulges, avoid practicing face-down postures.

Pregnant women must read the above points carefully and strictly abide by them. In addition, the editor needs to especially recommend that pregnant women practice yoga under the guidance of professional coaches, and not learn the movements on their own. This can avoid serious harm to themselves and the fetus due to mistakenly learning high-risk movements.