2007-01-16 05:47:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
go to babycenter.com they have all th is it safe questions and i believe this was one of the questions but i cant remember the exact answer. I believe it said not after the first trimester and that you would benefit more from back arches on all fours.
2007-01-16 05:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by estkijedsco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had answered this question just a few days ago for another woman. I recommended not to try crunches because your back is going to start hurting soon anyways, so that workout will have to be dropped eventually. Working out, as long as it isn't too strenous, is perfectly fine, and most doctors prefer to have the mothers stay active because it can result in an easier labor. Walking works best for me, and I do light yoga 3-4 times a week since the stretching helps with leg cramps and back pain. Also, you end a yoga workout without feeling too exhausted, which is great since you shouldn't be overdoing it at all right now. But it's always best to be safe than sorry, so consult your physician!
2007-01-16 07:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by keonli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, they are fine as long as you don't do them lying on your back (after the first trimester). You can do crunches (not full sit-ups; be sure it is a small movement) on a fitness ball or with pillows piled up behind your back. I have a pregnancy exercise video (it's called The Perfect Pregnancy Workout) that has you do crunches with pillows behind you. Also, on babyfit.com they say it is ok on a fitness ball (if you are more advanced). Babyfit.com also has other ab exercises you can do if you would rather stay away from crunches.
2007-01-16 06:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by hollister35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any element in doing crunches while you're pregnant. Your abs gets flabby returned, no rely what. Your dermis additionally will stretch returned, and you will likely get some flab returned. perfect element is to consume healthful and look after a minimum of a few exercising and, interior the interim, not trouble approximately it mutually as you're pregnant; wait till afterwards to rigidity approximately it.
2016-10-31 06:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not ok to do stomach crunches, because you can hurt the baby and possibly miscarry.
2007-01-16 05:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mom to 1 and 1 on the way 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!
Your abs will be under lots of stress because of your expanding tummy and you are more likely to suffer a separation - which will make things much tougher for you in the long run.
2007-01-16 06:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! I took aerobics when I was pg and the instructor gave me alternate exercises to do when it came to the ab work out.
2007-01-16 05:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by his temptress 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, drs do not advise it, especaially any exercise on the back b/c it puts too much pressure on certain blood vessels that are very important for labor and delivery, (pressure can cause damage).
2007-01-16 05:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by emery_sage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doc said to stay away from ANY excerise that makes your stomac muscles crunch together like that.
2007-01-16 05:52:36 · answer #9 · answered by tanker015 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend not doing them unless you normally do when youre not pregnant. Ask your doctor/midwife for advice first.
2007-01-16 05:51:56 · answer #10 · answered by angelcakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋