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6 simple prenatal yoga poses

Try these basic stretches to help you through pregnancy and labor.

Jan, 2026
LearnMindful movement6 simple prenatal yoga poses
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Before You Get Started
Cat-Cow Pose (Bidalasana)
Child's Pose (Balasana)
Squat (Malasana)
Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana)
Butterfly or Cobbler's Pose (Baddha Konasana)
Side-Lying Pose (Savasana)

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Whether you're a first-time mom or you've had children before, pregnancy can be an exciting time. But the backaches and restless nights? You could do without those.

Luckily, one simple thing can help—exercise. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women exercise at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. But this isn't the time to get adventurous with your workouts. That's why we've put together these easy, calming yoga poses that almost anyone can do.

Written byMichael Gollust.
Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.November, 2023

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