Birth Preparation Stretches

In preparation for giving birth vaginally, we want to ensure that your pelvic outlet can widen to its full capacity. During pregnancy, a number of hormones including estrogen and progesterone assist in softening the ligaments at the pelvic joints to allow the baby to pass through. We can compliment this by stretching the muscles around the pelvis and promoting optimal alignment in the weeks leading up to birth. Try these stretches yourself: