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Is Yoga Safe During The First Trimester?

Hello doc, I am in my 7th week of pregrancy. I used to go for general yoga classes until last week but stopped it 4 days back when i discovered my pregnancy. Since first trimester is supposed to be very critical,i am not sure if i shoild continue with the yoga, though my gynae has said that i can continue. Pls suggest.
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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hi,pregnancy is not a pathology,it is a physiological state.if you have no high risk factors like spotting,lower back pain then you can continue with yoga keeping in mind to avoid any exercise that includes pressure on your abdomen.take care all the best.
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Is Yoga Safe During The First Trimester?

hi,pregnancy is not a pathology,it is a physiological state.if you have no high risk factors like spotting,lower back pain then you can continue with yoga keeping in mind to avoid any exercise that includes pressure on your abdomen.take care all the best.