Pelvic Rocks
Doing pelvic rocks during the later part of your pregnancy can relieve backache, tone muscles, improve circulation and help improve poor fetal positioning. Early in pregnancy you can do pelvic rocks on your back, however, during the second half (or earlier, if it feels better), you should be on your hands and knees. To do them, have your arms straight, knees hips-width apart, let your head hang loose and keep your back straight. Then, arch your back as high as it is comfortable for you and hold it for a moment, then slowly straighten your back and arch it again. As you arch, bring your chin to your chest and stretch out your neck, also.
Try to make this a daily routine, or do then whenever you feel the need!
February 16th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
These happen to be one of my favorite parts of pregnancy.
I fully believe they kept my DD in optimal position for her birth, and these days, even fairly early on with #2, they’re one of the few things I can do that actually feel GOOD!