The Benefits of Effective Breathing During Pregnancy

APP SIGN-UP HERE ✨: https://bellystrong.gcph.tv ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Breathing underscores everything that we do, but it's not something we often think about. It's especially important for pregnancy. Effective breathing will help get enough oxygen to you and the baby, promote relaxation, reduce stress, and contribute towards effective exercise and labour. In this video we cover a few key breathing techniques that you can use through pregnancy, recovery, and even beyond. Belly Strong is one of the best free online prenatal exercise programs out there. You’ll find prenatal workouts for the first trimester, second trimester and third trimester all in one place. They are a great way to guide you through exercise during pregnancy. We also have videos covering pregnancy advice for things like pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, constipation, core training for pregnancy, stretch marks, carpal tunnel syndrome, and so much more. Most of our pregnancy workouts use bodyweight and prenatal pilates moves, while also including safe pregnancy exercises for cardio, the core and general fitness. Enjoy full-body prenatal workouts from the comfort of your own home with no/minimal equipment needed. Your search for a comprehensive online prenatal fitness plan for your pregnancy ends here. 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Why is breathing important? 1:01 - Getting comfortable before deep breathing 1:29 - The effects of shallow breathing 2:04 - The benefits of breathing in and out through the nose 2:41 - Thoracic breathing 3:52 - How to breathe during core exercise 5:54 - Breathing to relax the pelvic floor muscles