I usually do some yoga poses that involve inversions, where my head is below my heart. Now that I'm pregnant, I'm wondering if it's safe to continue these poses or if I should avoid inverting my head.
Bending down or inverting your head too much can cause severe acidity and dizziness, which is not good. If you need to pick something up or wash your hair, sit on a small stool and keep your neck straight. Simple adjustments make life so much easier.
In my prenatal yoga sessions, our instructor strictly told us to avoid any deep inversions or headstands. Even mild ones should only be done if your doctor has cleared you for active exercise. Always put safety first and ask your doctor.
Beta, why do you want to invert your head anyway? If it is for washing hair or some exercise, just don't do it. Your balance is different now and you can easily fall down. Better safe than sorry, keep it simple.
With my twin bump, even looking at my shoes was a challenge, let alone inverting my head! If u are talking about yoga or headstands, please avoid them completely right now. We don't want you losing balance and taking a fall.
I actually do this sometimes when I wash my hair in the shower, but now I get so lightheaded. Is it really unsafe for the baby, or is it just because of our blood pressure? Would love to know if others do it.
I remember worrying about all these silly little things when I was pregnant, like bending down or washing my hair upside down! Honestly, my baby is a busy toddler now and he is perfectly fine. Just don't do it too fast or you might feel dizzy.
Do not do headstands or severe inversions during pregnancy unless you are a highly trained yoga expert, and even then, only with your gynac's approval. The rush of blood can make you extremely dizzy, which is dangerous. Keep your feet firmly on the ground.
I am currently planning my pregnancy and reading up on all these do's and don'ts, it is so confusing! Why would inverting the head be risky? Is it because of blood flow to the baby, or just dizziness?
