Pregnancy Stretching Exercises TO PREPARE FOR LABOR & BIRTH

[@newbiemommi7039]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Initially I was paying $34+ monthly for programs when there was an even better FREE plan here! Just started my 3rd trimester today (first pregnancy😅) and what better way to begin than with you!😊 Ps. Don’t listen to the negativity-I (and countless others) love it when you’re dog and kids are in your videos.❤️

[@glowbodypt]

Wow! Look at you just crushing it and you'll be finishing this pregnancy stronger than you went into pregnancy Racheal. What an inspiration you are and I'm so glad you shared this!

[@husky1718]

@@glowbodypt Is this safe for me 🫤or needs real strong athletics 🙏. Today started my third quarter😑 and this my first pregnancy, I am 41 years, and I am active person on general

[@QuiteQuietASMR]

Congratulations girl, I’m sure you’ve have your baby by now!! I hope everything is going wonderfully for you! ❤❤

[@Samiya-bm8nl]

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[@hollydegroot6510]

I like the raw/real moments with your kids because it reminds me that I can still workout when my kids are running around. Thank you for the real and funny moments with them too, I appreciate it very much. Proof that I have no excuses. 4 weeks to go until baby number 3! Keep up the good work and thank you!

[@glowbodypt]

Holly! Congrats to you on less than a month now to go til meeting baby number 3. I am honored to have you here.

[@rebeccaanderson458]

Agreed! It’s so much more realistic, so anti-social media. Everyone needs to embrace it!

[@AubreyPayne-i6s]

Hey Ashley! I am an international missionary living abroad with my husband and we are expecting our first baby boy this April. Your videos have helped guide me all throughout my pregnancy and I really appreciate your other informative videos. I, too, want as natural of a birth as possible, and with my date rapidly approaching, this stretching video has been my companion. The love you have for God is displayed throughout your home, your kids, your personality, and your workouts. Thank you for being such a great resource! God bless, Aubrey Payne

[@glowbodypt]

Aubrey, what an honor it is to connect with you! Thank you for serving overseas and making the sacrifices of comfort, extended family, ease-of-life, familiar culture, foods that feel like "home"...and laying down your life as your husband's helpmate to obediately serve internationally. All while you grow your family and expect your son this April! Thank you for choosing me to be your coach and I adore meeting missionary women like you in the GlowBodyPT community -- being the hands and feet of Jesus and sharing the gospel to the ends of the earth.

[@visorias]

I am a Christian and I could only find Yoga videos, I’m so glad I found your KZbin channel! I love the information you provide even during the exercise like the raspberry leaf tea and eating dates! I’m a first time mom and so grateful for you! Thank you!

[@glowbodypt]

Congratulations to you on your first baby on the way! This recent video might really hit home for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2GakJd5pdl2jcU If you plan on staying at home with your child or working from home, watch my work from home mom of 4 video too for ideas as you integrate into motherhood in a way that works for you and your family. Be sure to snag the FREE Prenatal Program- you will train your body for labor and feel so organized, on track, and accomplished!

[@nomakhweziradile8393]

I'm Christian too and I don't do yoga at all thanks for including us❤

[@bollywoodcloset]

These are yoga asanas 😅.... Each pose has a name you can check with the screenshot on Google 😊

[@RKK-vr2xk]

Good video. But how stupid is it to avoid Yoga on religious grounds?!! lol! Yoga is for healthy mind and body, it’s not religious at all. I guess people of some religious beliefs are going to stay unhealthy and dumb forever

[@lararimac258]

Same... non-yoga excersises and it's really rare!

[@alexnathanmonk673]

Omg I love this! I can't believe you have done this amazing program and women still complain cause your beautiful children are in the video!! These work outs are real and in real settings THAT INCLUDE children for pretty much every mother or parent out there. Keep doing what you're doing, love this and forget those complainers

[@bellao3687]

I am 41+5 and been in 24hrs of early labour. Just completed this stretch and my hips feel better and ready for birth phase. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@gabbygab7985]

I’m 33 weeks pregnant with my second and have been struggling soooo badly with lower back pain. Any little bit of bending down or picking things up will have me practically bedridden for the rest of the night. I just did this stretch before bed and feel immediate relief in my back. 🙏🏻 Hoping this will help me sleep better tonight, but the instant relief after i finished the stretches makes me so happy! Thank you!

[@marypiasecki545]

I’m 24 weeks and I have done this twice. It makes me feel so relaxed and GOOD when I’m done. I plan on doing this weekly and increasing as my due date approaches. Thanks. ❤

[@JeremyandCaty]

already commented on this during my third pregnancy and feel the need to do it again at 38 weeks pregnant with my fourth! love this routine and Ashley's intentionality. I did this while I was in labor with my third and plan to continue this routine to relax and prepare for this 4th little babes arrival. Thank you again!

[@megana.9008]

This was THE BEST stretch routine I have found yet! 3rd trimester has me super tight and I got so many kinks and pops out within the first 5 mins, even more than I get out when doing prenatal yoga. Thank you for being real with your kids while filming the workout routine, they seem respectful to what you have to get done. No one appreciates fakeness, your genuineness will keep me coming back xoxo

[@glowbodypt]

Megan, it's Ashely. Congrats to you on your 3rd trimester. I totally understand how uncomfortable things can get at this point in pregnancy so good for you for doing this workout for yourself! If you haven't already, snag my FREE Prenatal Program: www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts . It will keep you on track safely and effectively training you for labor through the rest of your pregnancy: I'm also dropping a new vid tomorrow (Friday) that you're going to be all over for inspiration for your own home and life...it's about scheduling my days as a SAHM of 4. : )

[@dwheeler1511]

My hips needed this so bad! Looking forward to adding this to the prenatal program. Thank you Ashley for the help

[@maryjosephine6744]

I have just finished this one, too. Very challenging and super relaxing as well. Tho my stretching is not as professional as yours but I will do this every single day until the labor. I also like how you encourage me to keep going. I'm sure my stretching will improve!! Thanks a lot, Ashley!!

[@courtneyoaida3359]

This was so relaxing and needed after the workout! Also, I'm sad to hear you received negative comments about your kids in your videos. They're so sweet and it gives me hope to see you working out with your children! It shows me it will be possible once my little one arrives as well! Plus, you're giving us all amazing, FREE content! It is beyond professional! Thank you so much!

[@rubymn7573]

Thank you so much. 🥰🥰🥰🥰I have done this exercise during my 3rd trimester (not everyday but, I tried to find time to do so) and my mucus plug started to come out at 9PM when I was 39w2d pregnant. I got a strong contraction on the next day without water break which I am very grateful about. The contraction started at 3AM and it got faster at 7:00 AM and was fully dilated at 8:00AM. The Dr. broke my water at 9:45AM and I started pushing at 9:48AM. With a relief, my baby boy was born safely at 9:58 AM. 🥰🥰🥰

[@CryptoQueen8888]

Congrats!!

[@misslaaaura]

I am 33 weeks. Thank you! I am a Christian too. This was hard for me so I will do it twice a week from now on and continue walking.

[@jennydavidson9014]

Just finished the first time through. Totally feel the hip opening! Feels great!

[@patriciatavira2884]

I’ve done so many stretching and work out videos during pregnancy and I have to be honest, this one felt the BEST. Hips were always my weak point, so loving the way I feel afterwards 😍 thanks you! I’m 34 weeks ✨

[@glowbodypt]

Your words mean so much to me! Congrats to you on 34+ weeks along Patricia. Be sure to take advantage of my free Prenatal Program if you haven't already (I link to the EXACT favorite workouts I do for 33+ weeks til delivery to save you time and maximize these final weeks prior to labor): www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@haleecross1920]

@@glowbodypt Really grateful that I happened to scroll down and read some of the comments. I had been following a former version of the prenatal plan from my first pregnancy and the updated one that you linked had some great information for the final weeks. It's been fun to follow your plans both preparing my body for labor and strengthening and toning in a safe way afterwards. Looking forward to the 12 week plan after resting when baby #2 arrives!

[@glowbodypt]

@@haleecross1920 it's Ashley. Congrats on expecting your second baby and well done on taking such outstanding care of yourself again this time around! I also UPGRADED the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan this summer and it's better than ever at delivering maximum results on the postpartum body. You will love what it does for you! details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3aZg4OYdrKnebc

[@kaylinwhite3832]

I had my daughter on April 3rd and it was such a fast delivery! I truly believe it had to do with your workouts, especially this video, and preparing my body for labor! So excited to start the post pregnancy plan next month! ❤

[@glowbodypt]

CONGRATS on your baby girl, Kaylin! I'm so encouraged to hear your positive birth story and thank you for coming back to inspire other women! I'm SO THRILLED to coach you through the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan soon. For now, just watch the WATCH VIDEO and start the recovery guidance + nutrition goal 1.

[@AnnaCaitlyn]

Woowwww, I really LOVED this stretching video! thank you so much!! I am on week 22 of your prenatal plan!

[@RaquelRichardson-n9j]

38 weeks and been experiencing a lot of pain and discomfort lately. I just did these stretches after walking and I feel sooo much better. Thank you. I will be making this part of my routine!

[@omegatennant9927]

Hi Ashley, thank you for your selfless service to the community! I came across your videos a week ago (now 22 weeks pregnant) and I am SO excited to journey with you through the rest of my pregnancy and any future ones as well. You are an excellent and inspiring coach and your genuine love for your kinds and all of us is contagious. God bless you, momma!

[@glowbodypt]

Congrats to you now 23 weeks along Omega! I am so happy you loved this one and hope you've snagged my free prenatal program too so you can take all the guess work out for the rest of 2nd and 3rd trimester on what's safe and how to prep for labor. May God bless you and this baby in your womb Mama.

[@omegatennant9927]

@@glowbodypt Thank you very much! I’ve been following the plan and will continue to through the postnatal one. So see you again next week! :D

[@CarolynPhelps-t4v]

I’m currently 30wks pregnant with baby #3. I have 18m twins running around me and your workout program has been exactly what I was looking for with my last pregnancy. Thank you! Loving every workout.

[@natalieneck9785]

Such a great stretch workout, currently 34 weeks & really loving the hip & pelvis opening stretches. My pregnancy has gone really smoothly, though occasionally experience right hip & right leg pain, especially when sleeping. Glad to have tried out this! Thank you x

[@elizaa3044]

Did doing these help with the hip and leg pain I get it while sleeping and I struggle to turn because my hips hurt 🥲

[@Lindschmitt]

You’re my favorite! I am 39+4 ..no signs of labor 😆 I’m hoping these stretches help that along and also just feel great!! Thank you for all that you’re doing! ♥️

[@melikemorgul2316]

When did you birth? Whick week

[@LayoWills]

I incorporated this video into my prep for labour! First couple times I did it I couldn’t make it through the whole thing, stretching so deep was tough but after being consistent I was able to finish the video multiple times and I think this combined with other videos on KZbin really helped my labour experience ! Thanks for making this video ! I could probably recite it cause I did it so many times lol

[@glowbodypt]

Layos congrats to you Mama!! Thanks for taking the time to follow up and your positive experience with other expecting mothers doing this workout and reading the comments. Super encouraging and I'm so very happy for you having such a great labor and delivery experience.

[@itzelgarcia1234]

Just finished doing a second video from you! Love them! The stretching feels amazing! 31 weeks and first time pregnancy 🥰

[@glowbodypt]

Congrats to you, I'm so glad this was helpful for you Itzel! Go snag my Free Prenatal Program here if you haven't already. I meet you exactly where you are in your pregnancy and take all the guess work out of what is safe when as we prepare your body for labor and delivery. www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@mhorsman7706]

So grateful to be able to do this today! I feel so much better already. 40wks and 5days with baby #5. The last week has felt significantly harder to keep up, so I’m grateful to be able to do something good for my body without overexerting myself in this waiting time. Thank you Ashley!!

[@glowbodypt]

M! Congrats on nearly 41 weeks with your 5th baby cooking. Can't wait for good news from you and hope to be supporting you on my 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan here soon.

[@anneliselugg3974]

This video was awesome. Officially 31 weeks today & these stretches felt amazing! I plan to revisit this video every week in preparation for my little one. Also my daughter (20 months) loved trying to follow along and loved seeing your little girl in the video!

[@moriahbagg4015]

Thank you

[@shannellmcdonough254]

I am nearing my 5th birth, and am so excited about this routine, I love staying active in all of my pregnancies. This is awesome for prepping the hips for birth!!

[@Quidwitchh]

It’s so refreshing to see a yoga/exercise teacher who has a proper full belly … sick and tired of feeling like a blimp with these skinny pregnant women haha. That aside, how you do these moves with that belly is impressive! I’ve always been inflexible so can barely do anything even without the basketball on my stomach. Thanks for sharing. And no, totally not unprofessional to have your babies with us. This isn’t a business meeting.

[@caramack]

Thank you for making these workouts! I am following your prenatal plan and am so thankful for it. I am pregnant with baby #1, so I do not have kids running around when I workout YET, but seeing yours is honestly so motivating. It makes me realize that I CAN workout even when I do have kids. It’s inspiring and I love how calm and focused you stay even when they can get loud. I appreciate you.

[@glowbodypt]

Cara, when your baby is 1 he/she will already be "squatting" when they see mama squat. At 2 they will be learning how to hang on a bar, and you'll just have SO MUCH FUN teaching them all of your climbing and obstacle skills from a very young age!

[@kellyclemmer9715]

Perfect timing! I was pregnant this time last year but lost our baby on Christmas. I had gotten your prenatal program then but never used it. Praise God I’m due with our next baby this Christmas! Hip pain today made me search for some stretching videos for 3rd trimester and this was perfect! I’ve been much more carefully prepping for labor this time as I’m planning a home birth, but other than chasing toddlers I haven’t done any lengthy purposeful exercising this time around. I hope to keep stretching til delivery as I think it helped my stiffness today!

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Oh my word, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our Lord is good in all things, I hope you have a beautiful rainbow birth and that your cup overflows with joy.

[@kellyclemmer9715]

@@sitcomchristian6886 I just had my baby on Christmas Eve! What a blessing! My first unmedicated birth, at home, and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done 😭 I’m so glad it’s over and grateful to be holding my precious baby. My cup DOES overflow with goodness and mercy.

[@JessicaLuzada]

THANK YOU! I'm 30 weeks pregnant with my first child, and I had no idea how tight my hips/muscles were until I started this video! I will definitely be doing it twice-weekly until I deliver, based on what you recommended during the video. Thank you for be real, honest, and motivating!

[@glowbodypt]

Jessica, it's Ashley. Congrats to you on 30 weeks along with your first baby! I'm so glad you took the time to comment so I can remember you, and even happier you could feel your hips and pelvis opening up from this routine. I'll take care of you -- Go snag my Free Prenatal Program here: www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts You can continue to use all of the workouts listed for 27 weeks onward safely all the way through til you deliver.

[@annatubb8164]

Loved this stretcher video. Im 33 weeks with number 5 and heavy weights started to affect me alot so I'm weaning more onto high movement, cycling again, and stretches so I'm glad I found you!

[@glowbodypt]

Congrats to you staying so fit at 33 weeks along with baby number 5 Anna! Really glad you found me too and honored to have you as part of this GlowBodyPT community.

[@kaitlynsharp3027]

31 weeks pregnant with twins! And doing this around my 2 year old. This killed! I have been doing your prenatal workout schedule since I found out I was pregnant and have had lots of comments that I look more fit now then before I was pregnant! twin pregnancies are harrrd and without staying in shape with you I think this would be much harder! Thankyou!

[@tropicaldreamin2215]

I'm so in love with your entire program! Makes my day! God Bless You!

[@rachsandypants]

Loved this and your cardio workout, I am 32 weeks and it feels great to keep moving my body. Thank you!

[@kendallashton3957]

Thank you for this!! I just turned 27 weeks and have been doing so many different stretch routines on here and none helped me like this 😭🥹🙏 thank you beautiful!

[@TahminaKhaliq]

Wish you did more prenatal exercises love urs compared to others as enjoy the natural talk through and encouragement! I’m 28 wks!

[@glowbodypt]

Tahmina, I have TONNNNS. Have you snagged my Free Prenatal Program yet? Just click and go to the workouts you want/need. So easy to follow and will really help you prep for labor and delivery with confidence. Congrats to YOU on 28 weeks!

[@glowbodypt]

www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@TahminaKhaliq]

@@glowbodypt no how do I join/sign up?

[@glowbodypt]

@@TahminaKhaliq Just input your first name & email, and I email it to you instantly so you can save it to your phone/laptop/whatever you use: www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@daniellejensen2792]

Can’t wait to do this one !!! Thanks for these videos ! I’ve enjoyed your amazing prenatal workout plan, and other labor prep videos!!! Would LOVE to hear how you mentally prepare for natural/unmedicated labor. I’m 36w5d, and trying to go without the meds this time, so I’m super curious how you’ve gone about it!

[@glowbodypt]

Danielle congrats on almost full term! Really appreciate this video idea and will try to get it in soon for yah.

[@ksullins1]

Yes, thank you for all you do!! My 4th pregnancy too... 6 weeks left- so happy I found your channel earlier on in this pregnancy!! You are beautiful. Love your kids there with you- life! You get the real thing. Thank you & God bless you.

[@daniellejensen2792]

GlowBodyPT Yessss, thank you!!!😍 (** also…. enjoyed this routine so much!!! &&& STARS🌟😉🌟)

[@Mr3kiwis]

Look up doula Bridget Teyler's KZbin videos for advice on preparing mentally for unmedicated birth. She's done lots of helpful videos on breathing techniques to keep you calm and relaxed (and baby well oxygenated!), ways birth partners can support you, etc.

[@melissaheitzman4268]

Thanks Ashley for this video and the prenatal plan. I came across your plan earlier in my pregnancy (this is my second pregnancy and I'm 30 weeks along) and have been blessed by your workout, advice, and positive encouragement! Keep up the wonderful work. I love seeing your kids in the videos as they remind me it's not always easy to balance it all, but how cool to see your kids watching you do what you love and helping other women be healthy.

[@glowbodypt]

Yes. you get it completely. thank you for being here Melissa and major congrats on a healthy 30 weeks along!

[@xbriannaxbananax]

This one was my favorite of your stretching videos so far!!

[@pocketthoughts9089]

This is my second pregnancy following along with you! You are my absolute fav I love your content, your personality, your babies in it with you. Your inspiring thank you for making such a comprehensive follow along! That's doable with active kids around!

[@melissalee5682]

I know this was added two years ago but thank you! I am pregnant with my first and haven't been sleeping well because of how tight my hips back and neck is. In one session I definitely feel a difference. Thank you!

[@GloriousVictorious]

I'm so impressed by your poise and grace. This is my first time on your channel, I've never seen a pregnant woman hold so much control over her body. Truly a Goddess' work. Can't understand how other women coming to you for guidance can think to criticize the presence of your children & hurt your feelings. I'm really sorry you experienced that. I would block them all. Really amazing work I am so glad to have found your channel. God bless you.

[@dia33333]

36 weeks and I am planning to do this at least twice a week, besides your other prenatal workouts! You are amazing, Love from Romania 🇷🇴!

[@krissy3122]

I am loving this, I am 23 weeks and I feel I really could use more stretching. I have never been a flexible person. I am praying this will help me with my first none medicated brith. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sevyn2262]

I love that baby girl is hanging with mommy while she prepares her body. This was very realistic as my baby boy is right here trying to do every stretch with me. I did feel a bit discouraged because I haven’t stretched much this pregnancy and at 36 weeks it was so painful and seemed impossible to do some of the stretches. It was a good pain though! Hoping to do this more than once a day if it’s safe. I’m 1 dilated so I’m trying to prepare

[@glowbodypt]

Well done babe on doing this with your little boy alongside you! Even *attempting* this at 36 wks speaks a lot to me about your level of character. If you get on the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan next (to zip up your abs, heal your pelvic floor, restore the integrity of your body as a mom) you'll enjoy the Post Pregnancy Mobility Routine in there too (it's a bonus at the bottom of each clickable calendar and gets saved to your personal KZbin Library so you can watch from your TV too). A lot of other postnatal stretching routines place the body in a position that compromises the abs and makes the ab gap (Diastasis Recti) unnecessarily worse -- this causes a "pooch." Proud of you for taking care of yourself now (do this no more than 3 days per week) and you'll be set up better for labor and pp recovery.

[@hopehaven5934]

Currently 27th week and this stretches feels so good! I will include this on my daily routine. Thank you so much and God bless.

[@Anutik]

Thank you - this is such a phenomenal deep stretch! Right away i feel so much more limber for the rest of the day. Also, i love that you embrace real life with kids running amok sometimes - ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UNPROFESIONAL in that! If anything, it makes us here who have the same feel so much more normal and understood, and empowered!

[@lorajeanallen2486]

Hey GlowBody PT what an inspiration you're on many levels. I do have a question. Have you ever had any risk factors in your pregnancy? If so, how did you go about continuing to workout and maintain fitness. Or do you have any advise around this. Of course people always say talk to your Dr before doing anything.

[@DrinaB_still]

Thank you for making this available free. Thank you. I can’t tell you how many programs I’ve spent money on and this is literally the best. It was frustrating me and discouraged me to not find stretching for pregnancy

[@CorielleHeath]

Thank you so much for this. I really enjoyed the physical and emotional benefits of this class and your commentary throughout. Gratitude!

[@kentonbiffert2802]

Thank you for the stretching routine! I am 41 weeks today- trying to be patient and wait for baby to come when he's ready. I personally loved your original "Top 10 Prenatal Stretches" video. I appreciate your kids in the videos- keep it up!

[@KristyLink-l5h]

Ashley, thank you so much for providing this free prenatal program. This is my first pregnancy. I didn't work out my first trimester because I didn't want to overdue it. I was used to doing Jillian Michaels workouts. I knew I couldn't do those while pregnant due to the intensity. Luckily, I found your plan when I was 14 weeks. I am currently 21 weeks. I feel so strong and looked toned even as I am putting on weight. I haven't missed many days and this is the most consistent I have been with any workout plan. I feel like your videos are helping me prepare for the physical demands of labor. I can't wait to try your 12-week postpartum plan! Thanks again!

[@kimberlyd2308]

I smiled when you said Ava, I'm 31 week and we are naming our girl Ava! Hi Ava!

[@embush]

Thank you so much for your workouts.. some of my favorites. Im 26 wks with my first and doing everything i can to keep working out and have an unmedicated positive birth experience

[@glowbodypt]

Thank you so much for being here and congrats to you on your pregnancy Em, it means a lot that mine are some of your favorites! -Ashley

[@darylsue7663]

Loved this routine, thanks for posting Ash! 32 weeks with baby #2. I enjoyed your free videos during my first pregnancy, and have been doing as much as I can with varicose veins this time around. Please keep doing what you're doing!! God bless.

[@glowbodypt]

Daryl Sue, I'm honored to have you back here again with baby number 2 around 32 weeks along! I"m sorry your varicose veins are flaring up (as if pregnancy weren't hard enough!). So glad you enjoyed this video and God bless you and your family love.

[@tamaracrespo2347]

I’m 28wks pregnant I came across your video earlier this week. I was saving it for when I hit 30wks but I woke up with back pain so I decided to do your video stretches and my back feels better!! Thank God

[@tyajaneramey8744]

So good! Thank you so much for this! I’m 33 weeks right now too, so this was perfect.

[@Slimmysunny31]

Due for delivery, found this exercises and I'm really grateful i did. I'm the workout type but got lazy during pregnancy but with the encouragement from hubby, midwife and siblings I've gone back to my exercises. Actually a first time mom. I love the extent you stretch and i look forward to my delivery day with my princess wrapped in my warmth.❤❤❤❤

[@daireanthony1231]

Thank you so much for this! I'm 30 weeks pregnant today and have been struggling with hip and back tightness. Feeling great after doing this this morning (also with a toddler crawling around next to me - love that!)

[@jessa4799]

thanks for sharing this video! love all the little chatty informational bits too - you're just lovely! appreciate this video very much in prepping for a good labour/delivery time. what you said about training for labour is so smart - yes of course we train for big events- labour should be in there too. :)

[@glowbodypt]

I'm proud of you for being deliberate with your limited time and preparing your body for labor & delivery. If you like this video consider this the t-shirt in the closet. It is truly how I coach: to equip you with education and effective workouts that will give you confidence. You will absolutely LOVE what the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan does for you, it's like getting the whole wardrobe, not just a t-shirt. : )

[@Kharin556]

When you said you were 33 weeks I was like how!?! Your movement flows like water girl! I’m currently 33 weeks and 1 day today and I am realizing just how tight my body truly is after completing this routine. However! I loved it! Very gentle yet on point with every area in the body. I think I triggered some heartburn at the end with the on the back moves but I made it through 🎉 you rock Ashley! ❤

[@rachealhancock8577]

22 weeks with baby #2 and although I wasn’t in as good of shape when I started this pregnancy I feel so much stronger because of your prenatal plan! I’ve been on it since 8 weeks and haven’t missed very many days! THANK YOU for making that free! I’ve already bought your postnatal plan and I know I’ll bounce back better this time because of it! So grateful 💙

[@ayezawaqas3966]

I also workout while my kids are playing around so I love that this video was so normal! ❤ Other videos are good too but I workout at home with the little ones while pregnant. 😊 This is motivating that It's okay and you don't have to go to the gym to get some exercise in. ❤❤

[@hannahogden1972]

Ava's pants are the best! 😍 Thank you for this video. I'm 30 weeks and my hips feel so tight! These moves helped release a lot of tension and reduce my pelvic pain. I can't recommend your prenatal plan enough!

[@glowbodypt]

awwwe thank you so much Hannah for sharing and recommending! I feel you w/ tight hips and hope you'll give this routine a go too, if you haven't already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5a9ZId9a9x6qbc

[@aradanceproject]

I'm 38 weeks with my second baby and love this routine, as well as all your plans (I've done them all at least once now!). Quick question: do you have any guidance about stretching postpartum before the 6 weeks "all clear"? Last time I remember feeling antsy and really wanting to stretch out hamstrings, quads, hip flexors, inner thighs, etc. before the six-week postpartum mark, but wasn't sure if that was okay or not. Would love to hear your recommendation! Thanks so much for all your videos and work

[@patiencevernon8340]

I'm so happy to have found you!! Just amazing! It's so pure and family oriented, thank you!

[@tiffaniruehle568]

I’m 26 weeks and really enjoyed this stretch. I love seeing your kids and dogs in your videos…real life!

[@glowbodypt]

Look at you going 26 weeks strong doing this stretching routine Tiffani! Are you on my Free Prenatal Program right now? www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@tiffaniruehle568]

@@glowbodypt yes I sure am!

[@cowzcatjellybutter2058]

Amazing! Thank you for your passion, your competent advices and your extreme amount of energy! Feeling so good 😊

[@99imelda]

Enjoyed this! I'm 14 weeks pregnant right now. However, in my first trimester, I was deathly afraid of a natural birth, but after some research, I believe natural is best. I just have to put in the work;starting with these stretches.

[@glowbodypt]

Melda, it's Ashley. Let me know your first name if it's something else! YES -- you are absolutely correct that vaginal birth is usually safer and almost always results in a much easier, faster postpartum recovery when compared to c-section which is a major abdominal surgery. Get on my FREE Prenatal Program if you haven't already -- it will coach you all the way through week by week to help facilitate the healthiest pregnancy possible and increase changes of a vaginal delivery with a faster recovery postpartum. www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@annemariefortner4769]

Just finished my second video. Love your energy, your vibe and your explanations. I'm on baby #2 and 33 weeks pregnant. Looking forward to journeying with you onwards.

[@sarahashley5783]

39 weeks and this is exactly what I needed! I feel so good after! Thank you for this video and your kiddo ius adorable 💕

[@katmodi]

32+3 with baby number one. Didn't realise how stiff I had become. Haven't been able to exercise much during my pregnancy and now I'm so glad I decided to try these. Thank you ❤

[@bewellwithdanyel938]

This is awesome! I’m almost due and haven’t really felt confident in knowing of how much to stretch my body as it changes much of the time. This was probably the deepest I allowed myself to explore in the stretches and it felt SO good! Mentally relaxing and physically opening. Perfect! I’m ready to have an even easier (home) birth experience and as my body is more prepared!!! 🙏🏽🎉☀️💜 (of course I’ve been doing many other things too, as you described, and this is now part of my daily routine until birth! Yah!). Love everything you are about! 💜

[@glowbodypt]

Danyel, congrats to you on being due soon! I'm so glad this was helpful for you. I wish we met earlier in your pregnancy but am so glad to connect with you now before baby arrives! Super exciting you are going to have a homebirth, I'm wishing you the best.

[@glowbodypt]

Download my free Prenatal Program if you haven't already, too. Even though you are due soon, you should still take advantage of my Top Favorite workouts I recommend from 32-42 weeks along as you prep for labor. www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@kpenkava264]

This was very hard. I can't do anywhere close to the full moves. But my body feels better after trying these hip openers and I'm hoping I can work up to it! I'm 26 weeks pregnant. Thanks for making this.

[@heatherfeather8390]

Thank you so much! this video was tremendous help at 30 weeks.. I had take a break from physical activity bc I was overwhelmed with a whole change of routine but this is exactly what I needed! I intended to continue doing!

[@YarelisKennion]

I'm currently 38+6 weeks, and loving these stretching exercises ❤️

[@angiecastrillo6274]

Hey there! 36 weeks here 😀 I felt an enormous release while doing this exercises even though they were a little bit heavy for me because of the pain I'm feeling right now! But thanks a lot for your content! ❤

[@Memer1228]

I’ve been miserable for the past week, thank you!! Ive been in so much pain and thought I’d try to stretch to a random video as a last resort. Praise the Lord!! I feel some relief finally. Thank you, thank you again

[@senceraewilliams7238]

Thank you so much for the blessing of the free prenatal workouts. This is my first baby and I want my baby and myself healthy during and after pregnancy.

[@glowbodypt]

You are so very welcome Sencerae! I'm honored to have you as part of this little GlowBodyPT community. How many weeks are you and what number baby are you expecting?

[@catherineburns7239]

Thank you!! All the other videos that came were for lower mobility levels. This is so helpful

[@naomihodawanus9024]

I'm really thankful for your workout videos! This one made my groin hurt really intensely afterward through the next day, is it possible to be overstretching the groin due to relaxin hormone? The other stretching video I don't have pelvic pain with afterward. Again love the pilates and trying some other workouts. I'm 34 weeks. God bless you!

[@hanis5872]

Thank you! Body feels so tight during pregnancy and it feels soooo good to stretch!! ❤

[@kristingomez]

Thank you Ashley for all your amazing videos! I am enjoying them so much. I am 37 weeks with my 5th baby. I wish knew of your videos with my other pregnancies.

[@karissabrittany1237]

I really appreciate you! I love seeing you being a mom and doing your work at the same time. Thank you for caring about pregnant women. I’m 19 weeks! I’ve been putting off working out and stretching for a while now. But it’s time to get back at it!

[@glowbodypt]

Congrats to you on 19 weeks along Karissa, I'm really happy to meet you and glad to hear you're getting back into taking care of your body. Better now than never and it will certainly set you up for a faster postpartum recovery. Go snag my Free Prenatal Schedulenow. I take all of the guess work out so you can save tons of time at getting the best results and being sure you are safe exactly in your week and trimester of pregnancy: www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@SummerGirl3302]

Did this in my 1st pregnancy 2 years ago! Now back here again for my 2nd!🤍🥰 I’ve been a dancer my whole life & now a dance teacher, so I am quite flexible already to where other stretches I’ve tried just doesn’t “get it” for me. This one does!! So I greatly appreciate it!!

[@QuiteQuietASMR]

My hips have always been tight (lots of popping and grinding) but I just did this as one of my week 22 workouts from your prenatal program and wow! These were definitely the stretches I needed! I’m excited to see myself improve as I do this stretching again and again in the future!

[@TahminaKhaliq]

From UK felt so good after love the way you exercise with ur kids around

[@ayasarjento8386]

I'm 34 weeks in, and even though i have like no flexibility during this pregnancy being my first. I didn't feel like ur class was too hard, and it really met my needs. I appreciate it

[@glowbodypt]

Aya, it's Ashley. I'm really glad you liked this one. You need to go snag my free prenatal program if you haven't already. Even though you are 34 weeks along you can use any of the workouts listed for 27 weeks onward all the way up until you deliver. www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts

[@karolinagomes3381]

Hello!! I watched this amazing video during my first pregnancy… now I’m here again getting prepare for my second birth. 🎉❤ Thanks God for your videos and your preganancy that still brings benefits for all of us, the mommies🩷🤰🏾

[@marthahibbler3835]

I'm working on getting pregnant with Baby 2. I loved your workouts during my 1st and the 12 week post plan. Finishing phase 2 and 3 again before I start 10 min plan. I will look forward to this during the next pregnancy. Ava's pants remind me of Michael Jackson!!!

[@glowbodypt]

hahhahaha (now I just have to keep her from learning who Michael Jackson was personally besides a musical legand!) Super stoked you're working on getting pregnant with baby number 2! : D SOOO happy you've done my free prenatal program, 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan and have the 10 Minute Plan ready to go. Me and the team joke everyone gets knocked up on the 10 Minute Plan, so I encourage it for you! : )

[@marthahibbler3835]

@@glowbodypt I will probably be on about week 1 of phase 2 of the 10 minute program when it will/should happen. 😉 looking forward to it. 💞

[@thedesboroughs]

Thanks soooo much for these awesome videos Ashley! Love them so much and they are really helping me feel good in pregnancy despite hip and back pain. I'm 37wks now so can't wait to meet baby. Love how you worship God through your channel and workouts - thanks all the way from England!

[@glowbodypt]

Miriam, it's Ashley. Honored to meet you from England as a motivated mom & sister in Christ. Congrats to you on about 38 weeks now!!

[@89Yaimarie]

Hi!!! This is my second pregnancy, and am doing your videos again, I fell soooooo good after, with my first one I never experience any back pain during the whole pregnancy.

[@رمانة-ز7ح]

I think I trained one side. I am 35 weeks pregnant 🤰. I enjoyed doing this workout with you. Thank you💝🎁

[@emilybrannen4343]

38 + 4 - this was EXACTLY what I've been needing. Thank you!

[@applebsb75]

Thanks am 35 week pregnant glad I come across your video

[@fernandacampestrini89]

Thanks for this! It is challenging in the best way - helping me improve. I'm 23 weeks and plan to do it till the end :)

[@glowbodypt]

Good for you Fernanda! I am rooting for you for the next ~17 weeks til you meet your baby!