Yoga and Pregnancy

Maybe you know someone who is pregnant and questions whether
       Yoga is safe to practice during pregnancy. 
Or maybe you know someone who already practices yoga but wants
       to learn how to practice safely while pregnant.
Yoga is safe to practice as long as some safe practices are followed.
Important before practicing yoga:
       Make sure the doctor has said it is ok for mom and baby to practice yoga.  
​      There may be existing problems that preclude yoga practice such as pre-eclampsia.
Here are some good references for safe practices for yoga during pregnancy:
     http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-do-yoga-during-pregnancy_5699.bc
     http://www.babycenter.com/0_great-pregnancy-exercise-prenatal-yoga_7862.bc?page=1
     http://abc-of-yoga.com/Yoga-and-health/Yoga-for-pregnancy.asp
These references gave benefits for yoga during pregnancy, poses to avoid and poses that are beneficial. 
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Things to avoid: poses on the back, and poses that overstretch the abdomen
Poses to avoid: back bends, Backbends, Balancing poses on one leg (unless supported by chair or 
wall), Camel, Handstands, Headstands, Upward bow 
         http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-do-yoga-during-pregnancy_5699.bc
Poses that are helpful: Mountain Pose, Triangle, Warrior, Standing Side Stretch, Standing Spread Leg Forward Bend, Seated Forward Bend, Fish, Tree Pose and More. 
           http://abc-of-yoga.com/Yoga-and-health/Yoga-for-pregnancy.asp
Are you pregnant or a parent? Check www.momlovesbest.com for lots of helpful information.
Hope this is helpful!