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11 pregnancy stretches for comfort and relief

Your body goes through a lot of changes when you’re pregnant, which can lead to discomfort. Find relief with these PT-recommended pregnancy stretches.

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Pregnant woman in pink top and brown leggings stretches on yoga mat at home, performing gentle prenatal exercise
Published Date: May 12, 2025
Pregnant woman in pink top and brown leggings stretches on yoga mat at home, performing gentle prenatal exercise
Table of Contents

1. Standing T

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2. Doorway stretch

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3. Standing child’s pose

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4. Cat cow

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5. Open book rotations

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6. Standing groin stretch

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7. Seated pelvic tilts

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8. Hip flexor stretch with overhead reach

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9. Pigeon pose

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10. Seated hamstring stretch

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11. Crescent lunge

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Table of Contents
11 pregnancy stretches to ease aches and pains
1. Standing T
2. Doorway stretch
3. Standing child’s pose
4. Cat cow
5. Open book rotations
6. Standing groin stretch
7. Seated pelvic tilts
8. Hip flexor stretch with overhead reach
9. Pigeon pose
10. Seated hamstring stretch
11. Crescent lunge
Personalizing your pregnancy stretches  
Benefits of pregnancy stretches
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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