Been doing yoga every morning for a while now and we just started trying for a baby. Dont want to stop my routine but also dont want to do anything that affects conceiving. Anyone continued yoga during TTC?
Yes, gentle yoga is actually great for blood circulation and hormone balance. I had thyroid issues so I made sure to ask my doctor before starting any routine. Do consult your gynac to make sure your thyroid and other levels are fine too.
During our IVF journey, stress was my biggest enemy, so my doctor suggested very gentle yoga and breathing exercises. It really helps calm the nervous system when you are hoping for a miracle. Just make sure to avoid any strenuous poses.
Haha, definitely do it now because once the baby arrives, the only yoga you'll do is stretching to reach the diaper wipe without waking them up! Gentle yoga is great for stress, so go for it while you have the time.
Haan you can do it, and it's actually free if you do it at home watching YouTube! No need to pay for expensive fertility fitness classes when hospital delivery and baby tests are already so costly. Just stick to basic, safe poses.
When we were trying, I felt so overwhelmed by all the pressure, and gentle yoga became my only escape. It made me feel so connected to my body and kept me sane. I highly recommend it for emotional peace.
Personally, I did very gentle yoga stretches while trying to conceive and it really helped me stay calm. I didn't do any heavy twisting or extreme poses, just basic stuff that kept my mind relaxed.
Listen, yoga is great but don't go trying intense hot yoga or crazy inversions right now. Stick to basic, calming exercises that don't put pressure on your lower abdomen. Keep it simple and don't overdo it.
Doing butterfly pose and simple pranayama naturally improves fertility and keeps you relaxed. But yes, if you ever feel any sharp pain or unusual symptoms, stop immediately and talk to your doctor. Stick to gentle breathing exercises mainly.
