Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Safety Research, and Pose Modifications

Many studies demonstrate the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, including shorter labor and improved newborn outcomes. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that modified yoga is one of the safest exercises for pregnant women. But what exactly does modified yoga mean? ACOG cautions against specific poses and hot yoga. As with any activity, there is nuance in determining which activities are safe. This episode will examine the research on specific poses and on practicing yoga in a heated environment. Plus, the physical changes that can affect your practice, precautions, and tips for modifying yoga during pregnancy. Full article and resources for this episode: Thank you to the brands that power this podcast: The True Belly Serum from 8 Sheep Organics is specially formulated with clinically proven ingredients that penetrate deep into the skin to effectively prevent stretch marks. Like all 8 Sheep products, the True Belly Serum comes with a 100-day Happiness Guarantee. You can try it completely risk-free for 100 days! If you feel the serum has not worked for you, or if you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Save 10% off 8 Sheep Organics at AG1 is the Daily Health Drink that combines your multivitamin, pre- and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one simple, green scoop. It's one of the easiest things you can do to support your body every day. When you first

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Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Safety Research, and Pose Modifications is an episode from Pregnancy Podcast by Vanessa Merten.

This episode is 37:01 long.

This episode was published on Feb 1, 2026.

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