Yoga for the Pregnant & Postpartum Core: A Handbook for Yoga Students & Teachers

One of the only books about pregnancy and postpartum written in inclusive language, this book whether you're newly pregnant or navigating the changing postpartum body. With clear, easy to understand descriptions this book will explain the changes that happen to the core during pregnancy and what yoga poses are safe through each trimester to build support for the core. The book will also address common concerns like abdominal separation and pelvic floor dysfunction offering tips for mitigating these issues during pregnancy and offering support healing postpartum. You'll also find information not only addressing the changes to the postpartum body, but how every day posture and ergonomics can impact healing the core and rebuilding and strength. Most importantly you'll get step by step instructions on how to use yoga to rebuild pelvic floor and core strength postpartum. Including sequences designed specifically for strengthening the pelvic floor and supporting diastasis recti (abdominal separation) and a series of four easy to follow sequences that will guide you in gradually building strength postpartum, the book will offer clear guidance for returning core and pelvic floor function after baby arrives. This book will be of benefit no matter where you are on your journey of pregnancy (and no matter if its your first pregnancy or your fifth!) and will continue to support you long after the baby arrives.