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Pregnancy Stretches

Stretching during pregnancy will keep you flexible and better able to adapt to the postural changes that your body will be experiencing.

But, you need to be very careful!! Now your ligaments are more relaxed and more prone to injury, so don't over-stretch. Stretches should not be performed to their maximum resistance during pregnancy. Hold your stretch at the point where you feel the first bit of tension.

After each workout, stretch all of the major muscles of your body. Some of the categories have more then one stretch. Learn a new one each time you workout.

Some key points to remember when stretching:

1. Slowly and gradually lengthen the muscle in a controlled manner to the point of slight discomfort.
2. Hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds.
3. Refrain from quick jerky motions or bouncing, which can result in sprains.
4. Proper alignment is critical in achieving maximum benefits.

Click on the titles below to review the Video/Audio demonstrations.

Shoulders	Back
Neck	Hips
Chest	Inner Thighs
Triceps	Hamstrings
Biceps	Calves
Torso	Total Body
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