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Pregnancy hormones can impact flexibility during and after pregnancy

In pregnancy we have hormones relaxin and progesterone which help relax your muscles, loosen ligaments, and loosen joints in order to prepare your body for giving birth.

These hormones mean there is an increase in ‘flexibility’ which can lead to instability, pain, and injury in postpartum. We therefore need to be extra careful and take extra care when returning to exercise. You are at higher risk for injury when you work out postpartum if your joints, muscles, and ligaments are still loose and do not have the necessary strength to prevent becoming overextended.

With this in mind to avoid injury, you should aim to focus on mobility postpartum and learn to listen to your body during this important time for you and your baby.

Below is a sequence you can try either as a whole routine or pick any one in that moment of need!

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Quick fully body circuit