https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:51:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771927 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:02:40 +0000 alphagam84 2771927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was very active when I became pregnant so I was an above average pregnant woman but these are things I specifically did in addition to normal workouts:<br /> 1. I would squat down low and put my arms inside my legs and push them out wide. It is supposed to help you avoid tearing. I did it a few times a week towards the end and didn't tear.<br /> 2. I heard people say their upper body was sore from pulling back on their legs while pushing so I looped a workout band around a pole, sat down, grabbed the ends with each hand and pulled the band back towards my body to simulate pulling. I wasn't sore after labor.</p> <p>No idea if those things helped or if it was just luck/me being active but I will do those again when pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771814 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 08:27:07 +0000 periwinklebee 2771814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not to thread jack, but did any of you who found prenatal yoga helpful use a video or app rather than a class? Unfortunately with my work schedule the next few months I don't think a class is happening, but I would love to do some stretching/relaxation/strengthening a few times a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771808 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:53:04 +0000 nana87 2771808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved prenatal yoga this time around! And then spent most of my labor on hands and knees doing cat/cow poses and hip circles, it really helped me dilate/baby move down </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771785 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:41:16 +0000 peaches1038 2771785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Walk walk walk!! I think my daily 45 min walks had a lot to do with my easy labor. It was also a nice time to connect with my baby and I used that time to visualize how I wanted my labor to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771778 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:32:39 +0000 Corduroy 2771778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anya: I did 300 squats a day with LO1. I survived my 51 hour labor but it might not have been 51 hours if my muscles weren't so tight. IDK but I didn't do it with #2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771768 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:31:23 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2771768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Walk!! For comfort an exercise ball may be nice. You have to balance yourself on their which is a work out in its self. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771767 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:17:08 +0000 Alba4 2771767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yoga!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771763 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:52:12 +0000 maddyz 2771763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also swimming was amazing when I was pregnant. Great low impact. It helped relieve all the aches and pains. If you can, swim some laps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771761 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:43:24 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2771761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsADS: that makes me feel so much better! My pelvis is also already killing me, that's part of what inspired this thread. </p> <p>@Pollywog: last time I went to prenatal yoga once and then did some online videos maybe 10 times. It's not my favorite. But yes, squats!!! I plan to start like now!</p> <p>@Ina85: @maddyz: thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771757 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:55:41 +0000 MrsADS 2771757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had preterm labor and so I was on bedrest/activity restriction for most of my 3rd tri, so I was in terrrrrible shape. About 36 weeks they let me do whatever I want. I went to our large indoor mall and walked it every single day for 30-45 minutes. It was rough, my baby was SO low I had to stop every 5-10 minutes and sit for a little while because I thought my pelvis was going to snap in half. Lol. But I do think it helped me have an easier labor, even though I was in such bad shape before. My labor was only about 6.5 hours and 20 mins of pushing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771754 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:13:59 +0000 Pollywog 2771754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsbubbletea: walk. Just walk and prenatal yoga if you want (my yoga class was fairly worthless other than the squats) . Walk hills, walk stairs, being as active as possible was what kept me in great shape. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771751 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:53:12 +0000 Ina85 2771751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I exercised through my whole pregnancy and stretched but near the end, I could really only bear walking and the exercise bike. I would do the elliptical as well when I could no longer run when I got further along. Yoga sounds good too and walking is always good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771744 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:21:37 +0000 maddyz 2771744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think walking is great. Some general stretching would also be good. And should feel good too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771722 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:25:50 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2771722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anya: I hadn't heard that but good idea! I was thinking of squats. Not sure how much good thinking of them would be versus actually doing them... thanks for the luck! I am starting to get a little nervous!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771720 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:20:11 +0000 Anya 2771720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Doesn't Ina May say to do 300 squats a day? :silly:<br /> I'm sure walking will benefit you. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/labor-prep-boot-camp#post-2771719 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:16:03 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2771719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you think is the best way to prep your body for labor with approximately 11 weeks to go? I feel like I am really out of shape, and having so much pelvic pain, that worries me for the "marathon" of delivery! I wasn't exactly overweight before this pregnancy, but I had wanted to be healthier and I don't do regular exercise (cardio or strength training). Moderately active with a toddler and a job where I usually spend my shift on my feet. </p> <p>My only ideas are make an effort to walk as much as possible, every day, and look into some prenatal yoga youtube videos? Any suggestions? </p>