First off, congratulations mama!

Being pregnant is an amazing journey, but it can be difficult at times.

Trust me, I get it.

trainer demonstrating exercises to avoid during pregnancy by doing crunches on mat

Jacquie Smith

Even as a trainer, I remember feeling this way at the beginning of my firstpregnancy.

No need to worry mama, because I’ve got you covered with some exercises to avoid during pregnancy.

Here are my top exercises to avoid during all trimesters of pregnancy.

trainer demonstrating forearm plank

Jacquie Smith

All you have to do isregister!

Spinal extensions

Next up in the exercises to avoid during pregnancy revolves around spinal extensions.

Think of upward dog, backward bends (wheel pose), and cobra pose.

upward dog exercise

Jacquie Smith

This goes back to the increased IAP I mentioned above.

It will add more IAP in your abdomen, which can worsen DR.

The best option is to adjust the twist so your hips are in line with your shoulders.

It’s better to be safe than sorry!