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Expert Q&A
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| By Aneema Van Groenou, M.D. General Medicine | ||
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Is yoga safe to do with my baby?
Yoga, Pilates and a creative array of "exercise with Baby" classes can give you a guided workout. Having a scheduled class helps maintain motivation and the "mommy group" atmosphere is supportive and fun.
Holding Baby through a range of stretching and toning activities pushes your body a little further and that cute face helps the hour fly by. And you can do these basic exercises at home too:
Chest presses: Lying on your back, hold your baby straight in front of you and gently lower down with your elbows pointing out to the sides. Push out and repeat 10 times. Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
Abdominal curls: Lie on your back with your baby sitting on your stomach with your knees bent. Contract your abdominals and lift your shoulders and head off the ground. Keep your spine and neck in line and contract your belly to lift your upper body. Hold for a count of five seconds, then release your head and shoulders back to the ground. Repeat 10 times. Complete two sets of 10 repetitions.
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