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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Ab Workouts Will Not Cause Complications
The old adage that working out during pregnancy can hurt the baby is now generally accepted to be untrue. Doctors now agree that exercise during pregnancy can be beneficial for babies and mothers-to-be, and ab exercise specifically can make delivery easier. Abdominal workouts themselves are safe, but pregnant should check with a doctor regarding the use of specific ab machines.
On the Other: Some Ab Machines Will Not Accommodate Pregnancy
While abdominal workouts are healthy and even preferable for mother and baby during pregnancy, a mother should avoid lying on her back after the first trimester: it can lower the baby's blood pressure and affect the amount of oxygen the baby receives. Pregnant women can continue to use ab machines if there are settings that allow for working out on their sides, or they can switch to pregnancy-friendly abdominal workouts that don't require the use of a machine.
Bottom Line
Pregnant women can definitely work out to build ab strength during pregnancy and to help the delivery. Check with your doctor before dedicating yourself to a routine focused around an ab machine.
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Abdominal Exercise During Pregnancy
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