Can pregnancy exercise make labor and delivery harder? Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, joins me for today's episode to talk about how exercise impacts labor and delivery. You don't want to miss this episode as she busts myths and teaches you a balanced perspective on prenatal fitness!

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Things I discuss in this episode:

Why should women exercise during pregnancy (hint: it's not just for weight control!)
The truth about how exercise impacts labor and delivery
Deb's tips for balancing exercise so you have a smoother, easier birthing time
How to use your exercise time to "practice" for an easier birth
The benefits of prenatal exercise
How to adapt your pre-pregnancy exercise routines
Honoring and trusting yourself in pregnancy and birth
This exercise practice will help you stay more confident and in control during labor
Examples of daily/weekly exercise routines for pregnant mamas

Things mentioned in this episode

The Prenatal Yoga Center - Deb's website
Find Deb on Instagram @prenatalyogacenter and on Facebook @Prenatal Yoga Center
Spinning Babies
NaturalBirthandBabyCare.com's Facebook Group - Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting for Smart Mamas

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BBL 157: The Truth About Exercise and Childbirth with Deb Flashenberg

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