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Prenatal stretching

Gentle stretching done during pregnancy to help with comfort, mobility, and everyday stiffness.

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Stretching routines for pregnancy

Stretching routines for pregnancy

Why stretching can feel especially helpful in pregnancy As pregnancy progresses, hormonal and biomechanical changes alter the way the musculoskeletal system loads and moves. Ligaments may become more compliant, the center of gravity shifts forward, and the paraspinal muscles often work harder to stabilize the trunk. The result is common: tight hips, an achy lower […]