09/04/2026
Pregnancy is NOT a time to sit still. It's a time to move—wisely. 🤰💪
In this reel, Dr. Deepshikha Sahu shares safe, beneficial exercises for every trimester—and which ones to avoid.
✅ SAFE & RECOMMENDED:
🚶♀️ Walking – low impact, great for heart health
🏊♀️ Swimming – buoyancy relieves joint pressure
🧘 Prenatal Yoga – improves flexibility, reduces stress
💪 Pelvic tilts – strengthens lower back
🦵 Squats – prepares pelvic floor for delivery
🦢 Kegels – strengthens pelvic muscles (do these anywhere!)
❌ AVOID DURING PREGNANCY:
⛔ Contact sports (risk of injury to belly)
⛔ Lying flat on back after first trimester (reduces blood flow)
⛔ Hot yoga or hot Pilates (overheating risk)
⛔ Heavy weightlifting without guidance
⛔ Exercises that risk falling (horse riding, skiing)
💡 Golden Rule: Listen to your body. If it hurts – stop. If you're tired – rest. If you're unsure – ask your doctor.
Movement during pregnancy = happier mama, healthier baby. 💚