Some moms-to-be are hesitant to exercise during the first few months of
pregnancy, worried that the slightest slip or twist could cause a
miscarriage. But Dawn Oliver wouldn't let the fear keep her from her
passion. A yoga instructor and founder of organic clothing company YOGiiZA,
Dawn knew that making yoga a part of her pregnancy would benefit her
and her baby. Prior to her pregnancy, Dawn had no experience with
prenatal yoga, but she found it easy to transition into the practice.
Dawn adds that some prenatal yoga poses can get moms-to-be ready for
what may be a painful delivery. Her go-to move has been the hip-opening
stretch Pigeon pose.
According to Dawn, this exercise widens the hips, making it easier (and
less painful) for moms once they have to push. Another option is the Butterfly pose, which Dawn says is a great lower-body stretch.
