Did you know that practicing prenatal yoga can actually shorten your labor by up to three hours? Or that simple breathing techniques might help manage your blood pressure during pregnancy? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shilpa Babbar, a double board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist, researcher, and yoga instructor. We dive deep into the science-backed benefits of prenatal yoga, how it can support you physically and emotionally, and the misconceptions that might be holding you back. Tune in to learn why yoga is more than just movement—it's a powerful tool for pregnancy and birth!

• How prenatal yoga differs from other types of yoga
• Which yoga poses and practices should be avoided during pregnancy
• What recent research reveals about prenatal yoga’s benefits
• Which common pregnancy issues it can help with
• How breathing techniques can support blood pressure regulation during pregnancy
• How yoga can potentially shorten labor and increase the chances of vaginal birth
• What role yoga and breathwork can play in labor preparation and pain management
• Why integrative medicine is gaining traction among high-risk pregnancy doctors

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