In my first trimester and my body feels so stiff in the mornings. I really want to do some light stretching but mil keeps saying dont raise ur arms up. Is gentle stretching ok or no?
Please be very careful with any physical movement or stretching. I had some bleeding complications in my fifth month, and my doctor strictly put me on bedrest with no stretching or yoga. It's always best to ask your gynac first before trying any new stretches.
I literally have to stretch my legs daily because my late-night snack cravings keep me walking to the kitchen constantly! A little light leg stretching really helps with the calf cramps we get. Just do it gently while enjoying your favorite pregnancy snacks!
Haha, stretch as much as you can now, because once the baby is here, you won't even get time to stretch your back! Seriously though, light stretching is a lifesaver for body stiffness. Just don't pull any muscles trying to do crazy yoga poses.
Gently stretching your limbs is great for blood circulation during pregnancy. After my C-section, I realized how much those mild stretches had helped keep my muscles flexible for recovery. Just make sure you aren't straining your abdomen at all.
Ghar pe my mother-in-law used to tell me not to stretch my arms too high above my head, saying it might affect the baby. But honestly, mild stretching of arms and legs is totally fine and actually helps with body aches. Just don't do any sudden heavy movements.
