11 Doctor-Approved Pregnancy Exercises Safe for Every Trimester

3. Prenatal yoga (modified sequences)

Prenatal yoga blends gentle stretching with breathing and relaxation techniques that many doctors recommend for pregnancy wellbeing. Certified prenatal instructors adapt poses to avoid pressure on the abdomen and reduce overstretching since the hormone relaxin loosens ligaments. Benefits include improved flexibility, reduced low-back pain and lower stress. Studies and clinical resources note yoga’s benefits for mood and common pregnancy discomforts when practiced with proper modifications.