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We’ve talked a lot about how movement and exercise are important during pregnancy.  It helps with sleep, digestion, cramping, bloating, energy levels, back pain, and lots more.  But if fitness hasn’t been a part of your life before pregnancy, it can be daunting to figure out what to do.  And sometimes the hard part also is figuring out how to fit it in.  In this episode we chat about:

• Focusing on your mindset with exercise
• Scheduling time to find movement
• Types of exercise/movement/activities to do
• A sample routine of how to fit movement in 

Resources mentioned:
Episode 96 - prenatal yoga
Episode 70 - tips for movement during pregnancy
Episode 22 - prenatal fitness (running)
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Birth Fit

1. Practice 4-7-8 breathing 
2. Standing PSOAS 
3. Calf Stretch - 5 deep breaths on each side (if you can do 4 inhale, 7 hold, 8 exhale, that would be optimal or adjust to what feels good to you aiming for a longer exhale than inhale).
4. Kneeling PSOAS release 
5. Dim the lights and then do the hip opener (laying down option if you can...otherwise do the seated one) 
6. Lastly, lay flat on your back (so long as you are comfortable - it is safe for brief moments of time) - stretch your arms above your head, pinch your shoulder blades together and flare your ribs - think of something that brings you lots of joy and take 5 long inhales and exhales.

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Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

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