Ep 291: Breath, Movement & Birth: Why Every Pregnancy Can Benefit from Yoga with Dr. Shilpa Babbar

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!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How prenatal yoga differs from other types of yogaWhich yoga poses and practices should be avoided during pregnancyWhat recent research reveals about prenatal yoga’s benefitsWhich common pregnancy issues it can help withHow breathing techniques can support blood pressure regulation during pregnancyHow yoga can potentially shorten labor and increase the chances of vaginal birthWhat role yoga and breathwork can play in labor preparation and pain managementWhy integrative medicine is gaining traction among high-risk pregnancy doctors--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode291Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month! - https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE* Give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/DRNICOLE* Head to AvocadoMattress.com today and save up to ten percent on certified organic mattresses. Dream of Better – for you and the planet. - https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy