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Is lying on your stomach safe?

kittygilleskittygilles
in Health & Exercise

One of the lower back exercises I have always done is called "Supermans" - you lie down on your stomach and at the same time lift all of your 4 limbs - then repeat. Basically your body is supported by your hip bones and stomach... Is this okay to do during the first couple weeks of pregnancy?

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Re: Is lying on your stomach safe?

  • CakesABakeCakesABake
    Honestly it doesn't sound like it would be a problem during the first few weeks but once you get to 7-8 weeks I would check with my OB to be on the safe side.
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  • Becky262Becky262

    Checking with your doctor isn't a bad idea but you'll know when to quit

    With DS, I did regular yoga class during my 1st tri.  As my bump grew, poses like bow or child's pose would put too much pressure on my lower stomach and I naturally knew when to modify the exercises.

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  • elfgirl11elfgirl11

    my doc said you won't hurt the baby so it is more of a comfort/judgment call...

    i guess lying on your back is more dangerous b/c you can hinder blood flow w/baby weight on arteries.

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