Want a Smoother Birth? Here’s What Your Workouts Should Actually Focus On

Let’s be honest—navigating exercise during pregnancy can feel confusing at best.

You’re told to “keep moving,” but no one really explains what that should look like for a body that’s changing every single week. And when it comes to preparing for labor, the advice often stops at “do some yoga" or "don't forget your kegels.”

But if you’re anything like the pregnant clients I work with, you want more than vague advice.
You want to feel strong, comfortable, and ready—not just physically, but mentally too.

That’s what this week’s podcast episode is all about.

🎧 Click here to listen to “Must-Know Tips for AMAZING Prenatal Workouts” →

In the episode, I walk you through the three key things I focus on with prenatal clients:

  • What to strengthen – like your glutes, deep core, and upper back to support your spine, pelvis, and breath

  • What to release – because tight hip flexors and an overactive pelvic floor can actually work against you in labor

  • How to create space in the pelvis – with movement that helps baby navigate your body more easily during birth

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about moving smarter—so you can feel better now and recover more smoothly later.

💛 Want support applying this to your body?
You don’t have to figure it out alone.

I’d love to have you join me for a Prenatal Yoga class—safe, supportive, and specifically designed to help you build strength, release tension, and prepare for birth with confidence.

Or if you’re ready to dive deeper, book a doula consult to get personalized support for birth prep, movement, and mindset.

Elise Hall

Elise Hall is a full spectrum doula, perinatal corrective exercise specialist, and certified babywearing educator. She loves teaching yoga, barre, and pilates, homeschooling her two kids, and playing with her dogs Sunny and Bandit.

https://www.elisehalldoula.com
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