Follow along with these 8 exercises to prepare your body for labor and delivery!

These exercises are designed to help mama and baby get into alignment before birth. Research has found that (for low-risk, full-term women), physical exercise can increase the odds of labor naturally starting and decrease induction, cesarean, and instrumental delivery rates.

Please note that you should only attempt to induce labor if your doctor or midwife has agreed you are ready (usually 37 weeks and beyond).

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✨THE WORKOUT: 8 Exercises to Induce Labor (15-Minute Labor Inducing Workout)✨

► EQUIPMENT: Small step or bottom stair of a staircase. I am using a Bosu ball for a slight elevation in this workout.

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► INSTRUCTIONS:
✔️ 5 Circuits (each circuit consists of 2 exercises --- one low impact cardio exercise and a birthing position/recovery exercise)
✔️ Perform each low impact cardio exercise for 60 seconds, followed by holding the birthing recovery for 30 seconds “rest”
✔️ You’ll only perform each circuit once (no repeats)

►8 Exercises to Induce Labor
1️⃣ CIRCUIT ONE:
Cardio: Side to Side Squat and Inner Heel Tap
Recovery: Squat and Spinal Roll Up

2️⃣ CIRCUIT TWO:
Cardio: Side-to-Side Overhead Reach and Tap
Recovery: Hands on Wall Squat

3️⃣ CIRCUIT THREE:
Cardio: Lateral Stair Stepper (Right)
Recovery: Wide Uneven Squat Pulse (Right)

4️⃣ CIRCUIT FOUR:
Cardio: Lateral Stair Stepper (Left)
Recovery: Wide Uneven Squat Pulse (Left)

5️⃣ CIRCUIT FIVE:
Cardio: Wide Squat Toes In/Out Pulse
Recovery: Supported Yogi Squat

►TIME STAMPS:
00:00​ Workout Introduction
01:15 Warm Up
03:30 Circuit 1
05:55 Circuit 2
08:32 Circuit 3
10:55 Circuit 4
12:50 Circuit 5
15:45 Cool Down

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⭐️FAQ's + TRAINER TIPS:
►Are these exercises safe for pregnancy?
All of these exercises are safe to do during pregnancy, as long as you have been cleared by your doctor or midwife! Exercise is recommended as one of the ways to naturally induce labor, but every pregnancy and delivery is different. Please note that you should only attempt to induce labor if your doctor or midwife has agreed you are ready (usually 37 weeks and beyond).
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