What are the precautions for pregnant women to do yoga?

Yoga is a relatively calm sport, so after women become pregnant, doctors will recommend that they do some less intense exercise, such as taking a walk after meals, slow walking, etc. Yoga is also a good choice. Long-term yoga practice can also help you adjust your breathing during childbirth and regulate mood changes, which is helpful in preventing pregnant women from experiencing depression during pregnancy. However, pregnant women also need to pay attention to some things when doing yoga. Here we will introduce some precautions for pregnant women to practice yoga.

1. Exercises on both sides of the body should be balanced, and 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.

4. During practice, it is important to relax after each pose to allow your heart rate and breathing to return to normal.

5. Closing your eyes can help you concentrate better (you should keep your eyes open when standing to maintain your body balance).

6. The body's center of gravity will change during pregnancy, so when practicing inverted or balancing postures, you can use the support of a wall or chair, or ask family or friends to help you maintain balance.

7. Avoid practicing face-down poses after your belly is bulging.

8. In the third stage of pregnancy, lying on your back can cause a drop in blood pressure because the uterus compresses the blood vessels that carry blood to the placenta. To relax, you can lie on your side, or place a cushion under one half of your hips to create a certain tilt on your back.

9. Do not practice inversion in the last stage of pregnancy because the fetus has already formed a head-down position at this time.

The above article introduces some things that pregnant women need to pay attention to when practicing yoga. After a pregnant woman becomes pregnant, any movement may cause the development of the fetus, so special attention needs to be paid to both diet and lifestyle habits. When practicing yoga, try to practice breathing more, avoid difficult movements, and try not to do dangerous movements such as handstands and flips.