No, it’s not bad to do core exercises while pregnant! This is a common myth that isn’t backed by evidence.
In fact, avoiding all core exercises during pregnancy can lead to less favorable healing outcomes. When you skip core exercises, your muscles weaken, making it harder for them to support your body as it changes. This can increase the risk of pregnancy-related aches and pains and result in a more challenging postpartum recovery due to muscle deconditioning.
That said, some core exercises are more beneficial during pregnancy than others. Always listen to your body, and consider working with pregnancy specialists or a pelvic PT to ensure you’re doing exercises that support your unique needs.
