Instagram user, Kokobie who shocked the world with her pregnant yoga routine has been delivered of a bouncing baby boy. The little one who weighed in at 9.13 pounds made an appearance after a successful 10-hour labour.
Kokobie became an Instagram sensation after her yoga pictures went viral, with many people amazed at her strength and ability to pull off such intricate moves while heavily pregnant, even at 39 weeks.
With every new picture she posted, she had a lot of people holding their breaths and wondering if she was harming her baby in any way. Well, we can all exhale now because her baby boy is as healthy as can be.
As long as there is no potential harm to the baby in the womb, exercise is highly recommended in pregnancy. There are numerous benefits to staying active while pregnant, and yoga is touted as a highly beneficial and safe exercise in pregnancy, same as brisk walking and swimming.
Pregnancy yoga is a good way to relax the mind and exercise the body. It improves circulation as well as sleep. It strengthens hip and pelvic floor muscles, and relieves aches and pains. Also, the breathing and relaxation technique practiced in yoga helps with pain management during labour. It’s a win-win situation!
As a matter of fact, it is said that a pregnant woman who practices yoga will have an easier pregnancy and labour.
A word of caution though, not all kinds of exercise is suitable for everyone. Always seek expert advice before engaging in certain activities. Know your body and do only what you can manage.
So what’s your favourite pregnancy exercise? Will you be trying out pregnancy yoga or are you already a yoga goddess? Share your thoughts!
Photo credit: Kokobie/Instagram
