5 Common Poses During Pregnancy Causing Diastasis Recti (& How To Twist Safely)

[@PregnancyandPostpartumTV]

In my first pregnancy third trimester (before I was a prenatal yoga teacher). I moved into a standing twist and felt a sharp pain down my midline. I’m sure this contributed to my 4-finger Diastasis Recti gap after 😭 Hopefully you can avoid excessive DR by moving safely 💞

[@jessagapi1997]

Thank you for this video. I don’t remember if I did any of those twists in my first pregnancy, but I’ll definitely avoid them in the second one!

[@PregnancyandPostpartumTV]

Glad it’s helpful. 💞 Have a great day!

[@zeetangled]

Hi , thank you for the video❤ you mentioned some of the poses with twists that need modification, can you please let us know what are the modifications? Is it better to avoid twists altogether?

[@frandoherty]

This info is really helpful! Thank you!

[@wanjirugichaga1351]

Thanks for this. Been doing all of them during my yoga practice. What are the alternative poses that can be done that have the same benefit? Thank you

[@HearttoHeartwithJenny]

Thank you for all you do. 🤗

[@PregnancyandPostpartumTV]

Glad the videos are helpful 💞

[@dhvh6580]

Thank you for this excellent advice!

[@mrsbelliee]

Thank you for this amazing video! Do passive extension stretches of the lumbar or thoracic spine have a similar effect ? I feel stretching in my linea alba with back bends and even cow pose sometimes

[@PregnancyandPostpartumTV]

Yes, they can so you don’t want to overdo how far. I would recommend avoiding deep back bends. However, if you exhale and engage and also ensure your ribs are flaring a small back bend should be okay. I noticed a big difference in how it felt if I was able to keep my baby pulled into my spine. Hope that helps 💞

[@coachsheeluh]

Thank you so much!!

[@e84Le]

OMG so good to know!❤

[@PregnancyandPostpartumTV]

Happy it was helpful 💞 enjoy your day, Elena 💞

[@beansmama219]

What about popping my back my twisting? Is this bad? It feels so good to gently force a sitting twist and pop my back, but am i increasing my risk?

[@funstuffs4052]

Even I want the answer to this question... I'm six weeks pregnant and I popped my lower back. Will it hurt my baby or affect my pregnancy??? Plz tell..