Before pregnancy i used to work out and had decent abs, ab thoda confused hu. Does having tight stomach muscles cause any problem for the baby growing? Just want to be sure na.
As a mom of two, let me tell you that your abs are going to stretch anyway. Having a strong core helps with delivery, but trying to do heavy ab exercises during pregnancy is useless and can cause muscle strain. Keep it simple and stick to basic walks.
Honestly, strong abs are a blessing for labor, but don't go crazy trying to maintain them now. Stop doing crunches or heavy twisting. Shift to pre-natal safe core exercises under supervision and let that bump grow without guilt.
Strong abs actually help with postpartum recovery and posture during those long office hours. But don't waste time doing risky ab workouts right now. Just focus on simple, safe stretches and let your body do its natural thing.
Listen beta, having strong abs before pregnancy is actually a good thing as it supports your back. But during pregnancy, please don't do intense ab workouts like crunches. Just focus on staying active and let your body stretch naturally.
Having strong abdominal muscles is helpful, but my doctor explained that doing targeted core exercises like planks or crunches can lead to diastasis recti (ab separation). She advised modifying workouts to protect the midline connective tissue. Always consult your trainer and doc about safe modifications.
