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Exercise

Exercises To Do When You Are Pregnant
 
These exercises are good for pregnant women to do:
 

 
  1. Kegel Exercises
Before the 4th month:
  • Lie on your back. Put a pillow under your head and neck.
  • Let your arms lie next to your sides.
  • Bend your knees. Put feet about 12 inches apart. Keep your soles flat on the floor.
  • Squeeze tight the muscle around your vagina and anus. Hold these muscles tight for about 5-10 seconds. You can find these muscles when you pee (urinate). Stop the flow for a second. Those are muscles you want to tighten and relax.
  • Slowly let your muscle relax.
  • Do kegels up to 10-20 times in a row, at least 3 times each day.
After the 4th month:
  • Stand or sit to do Kegels.
  • Do not lie on your back. Your growing uterus can put too much weight on the large blood vessels in your back. You and your baby may not get enough oxygen if you lay on your back.
  • Do Kegels up to 10-20 times in a row, at least 3 times each day.
  1. Pelvic Tilt
Before the 4th month:
  • Lie on your back on the floor.
  • Press the small of your back against the floor while you let out your breath.
  • Relax your spine while you take a deep
  • Repeat this 5 times, twice a day, when possible.
 


 


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Obstetric Office

81719 Dr. Carreon Blvd, Indio CA 92201
Suite C-1
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Closed daily 12pm-1pm


Gynecology Office
​79-440 Highway 111, Suite 105, La Quinta, CA 92253
Monday - Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday 8am-3pm
​Closed daily 12pm-1pm

Phone: 760-777-4067
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