I have been doing a variety of your videos. I am 27 weeks pregnant and just realized that I have diastasis recti, about 3 fingers wide. This routine focuses a bit on the abs, and Im just wondering if they this workout is ok to do. thank you so much. I have been doing a lot of videos, including yoga and pilates, and just read that a lot of the things I have been doing can make the separation even worse.
Your workouts are so fun! I feel really challenged by them, not only in strength but also in coordination and balance. It's so nice to get a great workout and have fun at the same time! I workout with you 5 days a week!
@JoyBouter Nice! So glad to hear that - thank you! Keep it up - we've got some great psotnatal workouts over on the website at Educated Pregnancy. com
Hi Dr. Cathy - I am in my third trimester with my third pregnancy. I do 5 or 6 of your videos daily :) I really struggle with all the hip movement in this one. I feel like having a big belly throws off the rhythm I would naturally feel in my hips. Maybe I just feel a little awkward and unbalanced at this stage... Do you have any advice for me?
@mamamaria88 Let loose and enjoy - who cares how it looks! But if there is some discomfort - then please modify as you need. You can make the movements smaller or eliminate some of the hip stuff altogether.
Wow, these are awesome! I just checked out a prenatal yoga DVD from the library and I was disappointed - it was mostly sitting and stretching. I want a workout! These videos are great. Repeating one of them 2-3 times really gives me a good burn.
@erikaskis Thanks Erika. I'm a real instructor, real doctor and real mom so what you see is just the truth. No fancy recording crew or editing. It worked for me and I hope to continue to hear from you that it's working for you, too.
Dr. Cathy is this exercise good for getting rid of the belly flap after childbirth. I gave birth to my son 11 weeks ago vaginally and I have my little tummy flap. So, is this exercise perfect for toning my stomach back up???
@nesha50421 Yes, this will help tremendously. I've got some other videos that will also help tighhten you back up after baby on my web site EducatedPregnancy. com
@nesha50421 This is a 10 minute routine. We should strive to exercise for about 30 minutes a day, 5-7 days per week. You can repeat this video or try one of my other videos - warm up, any of the weight videos or one of the no equipment necessary videos, or even a stretch or yoga video - to get you up to your 30 minutes each day.
@doctorcathy I thank God for you. I'm only on day 3 of your workouts and I absolutely love them. You are awesome. Any pregnant women I know will also know about you. I'm at 27 weeks and I just recently started working out consistently. I feel great!
@StormyNoMore Thank you - so glad to have you here with us. Check out my web site "EducatedPregnancy. com" for more tips, recipes, blogs and videos and join us on facebook at "Educated Pregnancy" as well. Thank you for telling others about my videos as well!
Doctor Cathy, im 24 weeks and I wanted to know how often throughout the day should we do these exercises because I do at lease 4 of your videos once a day.
@neshacornelius21 Great - glad to hear it. I like to do a few videos in this order: Warm Up or Cardio Abs, then any one of my weight training or body weight exercise videos (repeat this video once or twice to increase your workout) then either an abs, yoga or stretch video. These are all posted on my channel for you to use anytime. I'll also be posting many more videos on my web site. For now, check out our facebook page called "Educated Pregnancy" for more info.
doctorcathy- i love your videos- you mention the heartrate monitor and staying in your target range- is there a formula to calculate what that heart rate is for pregnancy?
doctorcathy- i love your videos- you mention the heartrate monitor and staying in your target range- is there a formula to calculate what that heart rate is for pregnancy?
@ceililove They used to say not to exceed 140 BPM but that number is just an estimate. now they say not to overheat...you should be able to talk without huffing and puffing and you want to be aware of your body temperature. The heart rate monitor is great to give you an indication of how hard you are working in relation to your past workouts.
@meand2kidsand1 This routine should help to increase your range of motion and therefore help reduce your discomfort. If you've been having pain for 12 weeks, it's time to be checked by your chiropractor. Oftentimes during pregnancy or labor, women will misalign a spinal bone, which puts pressure on the nerves ( a pinched nerve ) and only a chiroprcator can find the misalignment and fix it.
Doctor Cathy, I really enjoy your exercises during pregnancy, would like to keep it for post natal recovery. Please advise me when could one start this Cardio Abs after a c-section?
@helenaluo The usual reccomendation is to wait 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery and at least 8 weeks after a C-section before resuming an exercise routine. With abdominal exercises, you may want to wait 10 - 12 weeks to be sure that you are well healed.
Hi Dr. Cathy I just wanted to say I love your videos and thank you for making them. Also is okay if I go jogging once in a while? I'm five weeks pregnant.
@the1chemy Thank you - have you been jogging in the months sleading up to your pregnancy? If you are healthy and strong, your baby will probably enjoy the extra motion.
Hello Dr. Cathy.. I just recently began doing some of your pregnancy exercises and I love them! I've been looking for safe and effective exercises that will be helpful with my delivery and you're videos are perfect! I'm 34 weeks and I'm so glad I found you!
As for this video though, is it still okay for me to do?
Hi Dr. Cathy... I love these videos, just wanted to say thank you very much!!! As soon as i found out i was pregnant (now 5wks) i started your programs!!! i also have an exercise bike which i use... Is the bike safe.. Once again thanks so much!!
I follow your video through out the whole pregnancy, I found them fantastic. Now I am 10 weeks postpartum and I have diastasis recti. I don't know what kind of exercises i should be doing, what i notice is that everytime i do any AB work my belly is tender afterwards and bulge out.
@panizin82 This is fairly common. The most importatnt exercise you can do is pulling in on your abdominal wall. That will bring the muscles closer together to allow them the opportunity to heal. Crunches should be avoided for now. Have your midwife check to gauge your level of seperation, as that will determine when you will be able to resume crunches.
@LuvMy3stars Congratulations - it's wonderful that you are taking such good care of yourself - keep it up throughout your entire pregnancy...I'm here for you!
i am not sure if i am pregnant or not-if so, it will be my 3rd-i have a 4 1/2 yr old and a 1 year old-was not expecting this one! i havent really gotten my belly back from my last child let alone the first...(sad, cause i look about5 mon prego and cant seem to get rid of it-i gained A LOT with my last child~about 65lbs) and this is safe to do until the day you deliver?
Yes, but it's important to start exercising today - don't wait another day to find out if you are pregnant. Get moving now to give your baby the best possible chance at health and to give yourself the best chance at a healthy pregnancy and an easier way to regain your pre-baby figure. Congratulations - and keep in touch!
Depends on your level of health and fitness, as well as baby's health. Most women should be able to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5-6 days per week. You may want to start with either my warm up or cardio abs video, then choose 1 of my weight training videos and repeat that 1 video 2 or 3 times. Then finish up with either the yoga or the relaxing full body stretch. That would give you a 30 - 45 minute workout that you can change everyday by choosing a different combination of videos.
Yes, pull in on your abdominals as often as you can throughout the workout and during the course of the day. It will help to keep the muscles strong during your pregnancy and help you regain your figure after baby is born.
HOLY CRAP, I can still see your abs. I've worked so hard to get mine going, don't want to sound vain but...dont wanna lose them. Your an inspiration. So many women tell my my ody will be gone forever...is that true?! SO UPSETTING. Ladies out there...true?
If you look at my other videos, they were filmed when I was about 39 - 40 weeks pregnant with my 1st baby. You can attain any level of health that you work toward. If you are careful not to gain excessive weight during your pregnancy, it will be much easier to regain your shape after baby is born. Don't listen to the negative people; they are just projecting their disappointments onto you.
Thank you for responding. It's so nice to hear a woman say something POSITIVE instead of bitching about how pregnancy ruins your body and how you can never get it back. I too, feel that if you respect your body, it will respect you when you try to get it back. xoxo
I have been doing a variety of your videos. I am 27 weeks pregnant and just realized that I have diastasis recti, about 3 fingers wide. This routine focuses a bit on the abs, and Im just wondering if they this workout is ok to do. thank you so much. I have been doing a lot of videos, including yoga and pilates, and just read that a lot of the things I have been doing can make the separation even worse.
SophiePropper 1 month ago in playlist More videos from doctorcathy
@SophiePropper limit any exercises that cause the abdominals to flex, because that pulls the diastasis apart further
doctorcathy 1 month ago
Your workouts are so fun! I feel really challenged by them, not only in strength but also in coordination and balance. It's so nice to get a great workout and have fun at the same time! I workout with you 5 days a week!
JoyBouter 1 month ago
@JoyBouter Nice! So glad to hear that - thank you! Keep it up - we've got some great psotnatal workouts over on the website at Educated Pregnancy. com
doctorcathy 1 week ago
Hi Dr. Cathy - I am in my third trimester with my third pregnancy. I do 5 or 6 of your videos daily :) I really struggle with all the hip movement in this one. I feel like having a big belly throws off the rhythm I would naturally feel in my hips. Maybe I just feel a little awkward and unbalanced at this stage... Do you have any advice for me?
mamamaria88 3 months ago
@mamamaria88 Let loose and enjoy - who cares how it looks! But if there is some discomfort - then please modify as you need. You can make the movements smaller or eliminate some of the hip stuff altogether.
doctorcathy 1 month ago
Wow, these are awesome! I just checked out a prenatal yoga DVD from the library and I was disappointed - it was mostly sitting and stretching. I want a workout! These videos are great. Repeating one of them 2-3 times really gives me a good burn.
erikaskis 5 months ago in playlist More videos from doctorcathy
@erikaskis Thanks Erika. I'm a real instructor, real doctor and real mom so what you see is just the truth. No fancy recording crew or editing. It worked for me and I hope to continue to hear from you that it's working for you, too.
doctorcathy 5 months ago
Dr. Cathy is this exercise good for getting rid of the belly flap after childbirth. I gave birth to my son 11 weeks ago vaginally and I have my little tummy flap. So, is this exercise perfect for toning my stomach back up???
nesha50421 8 months ago in playlist exercise
@nesha50421 Yes, this will help tremendously. I've got some other videos that will also help tighhten you back up after baby on my web site EducatedPregnancy. com
Congratulations on the birth of your son!
doctorcathy 8 months ago
i have ab roller can i use that?
usmanshaukat123 8 months ago
@usmanshaukat123 That's a good start, but you'll definitely want to get moving and do some cardio as well.
doctorcathy 8 months ago
i have ab roller can i use that?
usmanshaukat123 8 months ago
Dr. Cathy....How many times a day to to do this work out????
nesha50421 8 months ago in playlist exercise
@nesha50421 This is a 10 minute routine. We should strive to exercise for about 30 minutes a day, 5-7 days per week. You can repeat this video or try one of my other videos - warm up, any of the weight videos or one of the no equipment necessary videos, or even a stretch or yoga video - to get you up to your 30 minutes each day.
doctorcathy 8 months ago
@doctorcathy Thanks!
nesha50421 8 months ago in playlist exercise
Hi doctorcathy, I like this video cause I was worried I was not excercising my abs. I´m so happy that I found you!!!!!
SilBarreiroFal 11 months ago
@SilBarreiroFal glad to help
doctorcathy 11 months ago
@doctorcathy I thank God for you. I'm only on day 3 of your workouts and I absolutely love them. You are awesome. Any pregnant women I know will also know about you. I'm at 27 weeks and I just recently started working out consistently. I feel great!
StormyNoMore 9 months ago
@StormyNoMore Thank you - so glad to have you here with us. Check out my web site "EducatedPregnancy. com" for more tips, recipes, blogs and videos and join us on facebook at "Educated Pregnancy" as well. Thank you for telling others about my videos as well!
doctorcathy 9 months ago
Doctor Cathy, im 24 weeks and I wanted to know how often throughout the day should we do these exercises because I do at lease 4 of your videos once a day.
neshacornelius21 1 year ago
@neshacornelius21 Great - glad to hear it. I like to do a few videos in this order: Warm Up or Cardio Abs, then any one of my weight training or body weight exercise videos (repeat this video once or twice to increase your workout) then either an abs, yoga or stretch video. These are all posted on my channel for you to use anytime. I'll also be posting many more videos on my web site. For now, check out our facebook page called "Educated Pregnancy" for more info.
doctorcathy 1 year ago
I love this video as well..Dr. Cathy Rocks!!
neshacornelius21 1 year ago
@neshacornelius21 Thanks!
doctorcathy 1 year ago
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doctorcathy- i love your videos- you mention the heartrate monitor and staying in your target range- is there a formula to calculate what that heart rate is for pregnancy?
ceililove 1 year ago
doctorcathy- i love your videos- you mention the heartrate monitor and staying in your target range- is there a formula to calculate what that heart rate is for pregnancy?
ceililove 1 year ago
@ceililove They used to say not to exceed 140 BPM but that number is just an estimate. now they say not to overheat...you should be able to talk without huffing and puffing and you want to be aware of your body temperature. The heart rate monitor is great to give you an indication of how hard you are working in relation to your past workouts.
doctorcathy 1 year ago
Hahahaah Im getting nuts!!! Did not realized that I was using my husband's youtube...My name is Noeme :))))
mikePears 1 year ago
@mikePears Hi Noeme, congratulations! Stick with me for the rest of your pregnancy and you will do just fine.
doctorcathy 1 year ago
Sorry I didn't finish to write and I hit send :) So thank you so much. I love the videos.
mikePears 1 year ago
Hi Dr Cathy, I'm 16 weeks and I just want to say thank you SO mucc
mikePears 1 year ago
Dr Cathy I had my baby 12 weeks ago and I am still having some hip and lower back pain/ soreness will this work out help or should I avoid it?
meand2kidsand1 1 year ago
@meand2kidsand1 This routine should help to increase your range of motion and therefore help reduce your discomfort. If you've been having pain for 12 weeks, it's time to be checked by your chiropractor. Oftentimes during pregnancy or labor, women will misalign a spinal bone, which puts pressure on the nerves ( a pinched nerve ) and only a chiroprcator can find the misalignment and fix it.
doctorcathy 1 year ago
Doctor Cathy, I really enjoy your exercises during pregnancy, would like to keep it for post natal recovery. Please advise me when could one start this Cardio Abs after a c-section?
helenaluo 1 year ago
@helenaluo The usual reccomendation is to wait 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery and at least 8 weeks after a C-section before resuming an exercise routine. With abdominal exercises, you may want to wait 10 - 12 weeks to be sure that you are well healed.
doctorcathy 1 year ago
Hi Dr. Cathy I just wanted to say I love your videos and thank you for making them. Also is okay if I go jogging once in a while? I'm five weeks pregnant.
the1chemy 1 year ago
@the1chemy Thank you - have you been jogging in the months sleading up to your pregnancy? If you are healthy and strong, your baby will probably enjoy the extra motion.
doctorcathy 1 year ago
Hi Dr, Cathy I just wanted to say I love your videos and I'm gland you make them. Thank you so much. Also is okay if I jog once in a while?
the1chemy 1 year ago
Hello Dr. Cathy.. I just recently began doing some of your pregnancy exercises and I love them! I've been looking for safe and effective exercises that will be helpful with my delivery and you're videos are perfect! I'm 34 weeks and I'm so glad I found you!
As for this video though, is it still okay for me to do?
dis1hipgurl 1 year ago
@dis1hipgurl you should be fine to continue, but every body is different
doctorcathy 1 year ago
where is the location of your videos. it looks beautiful and exotic.
starmsjc 1 year ago
@starmsjc Aaah, yes - St. Thomas
doctorcathy 1 year ago
Hi Dr. Cathy... I love these videos, just wanted to say thank you very much!!! As soon as i found out i was pregnant (now 5wks) i started your programs!!! i also have an exercise bike which i use... Is the bike safe.. Once again thanks so much!!
reddougs1980 1 year ago
@reddougs1980 yes, use your bike...glad you found me - tell your friends, too
doctorcathy 1 year ago
Hi,DR.Cathy,
I follow your video through out the whole pregnancy, I found them fantastic. Now I am 10 weeks postpartum and I have diastasis recti. I don't know what kind of exercises i should be doing, what i notice is that everytime i do any AB work my belly is tender afterwards and bulge out.
Thank you.
panizin82 1 year ago
@panizin82 This is fairly common. The most importatnt exercise you can do is pulling in on your abdominal wall. That will bring the muscles closer together to allow them the opportunity to heal. Crunches should be avoided for now. Have your midwife check to gauge your level of seperation, as that will determine when you will be able to resume crunches.
doctorcathy 1 year ago
I loved your video. I'm 5 wks pregnant and ready to look good being pregnant!
LuvMy3stars 1 year ago
@LuvMy3stars Congratulations - it's wonderful that you are taking such good care of yourself - keep it up throughout your entire pregnancy...I'm here for you!
doctorcathy 1 year ago
how often should this be done?
kermie84 2 years ago
depends on you - but 20-30 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week is a good suggestion...mix it up by using all of my videos
doctorcathy 2 years ago
wow! you look awesome!!!
i am not sure if i am pregnant or not-if so, it will be my 3rd-i have a 4 1/2 yr old and a 1 year old-was not expecting this one! i havent really gotten my belly back from my last child let alone the first...(sad, cause i look about5 mon prego and cant seem to get rid of it-i gained A LOT with my last child~about 65lbs) and this is safe to do until the day you deliver?
kermie84 2 years ago
Yes, but it's important to start exercising today - don't wait another day to find out if you are pregnant. Get moving now to give your baby the best possible chance at health and to give yourself the best chance at a healthy pregnancy and an easier way to regain your pre-baby figure. Congratulations - and keep in touch!
doctorcathy 2 years ago
Hi! I love all your videos! And you look fantastic in all of them!
I am pregnant in 15 weeks and I was wondering if you could tell me how long should be my daily training sessions. Thank you!
luka280481 2 years ago
Depends on your level of health and fitness, as well as baby's health. Most women should be able to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5-6 days per week. You may want to start with either my warm up or cardio abs video, then choose 1 of my weight training videos and repeat that 1 video 2 or 3 times. Then finish up with either the yoga or the relaxing full body stretch. That would give you a 30 - 45 minute workout that you can change everyday by choosing a different combination of videos.
doctorcathy 2 years ago
You look great Dr. Cathy! Nice back drop!
sherra1 2 years ago
Thanks Sherra - check out some of my other new videos if you like that backdrop.
doctorcathy 2 years ago
Yes, pull in on your abdominals as often as you can throughout the workout and during the course of the day. It will help to keep the muscles strong during your pregnancy and help you regain your figure after baby is born.
doctorcathy 2 years ago
are u pregnant?
laceycasella 2 years ago
yes, I'm past the 1/2 way point and loving it - of course!
doctorcathy 2 years ago
HOLY CRAP, I can still see your abs. I've worked so hard to get mine going, don't want to sound vain but...dont wanna lose them. Your an inspiration. So many women tell my my ody will be gone forever...is that true?! SO UPSETTING. Ladies out there...true?
laceycasella 2 years ago
If you look at my other videos, they were filmed when I was about 39 - 40 weeks pregnant with my 1st baby. You can attain any level of health that you work toward. If you are careful not to gain excessive weight during your pregnancy, it will be much easier to regain your shape after baby is born. Don't listen to the negative people; they are just projecting their disappointments onto you.
doctorcathy 2 years ago
Thank you for responding. It's so nice to hear a woman say something POSITIVE instead of bitching about how pregnancy ruins your body and how you can never get it back. I too, feel that if you respect your body, it will respect you when you try to get it back. xoxo
laceycasella 2 years ago
yeah! your back! and right on time for me!
crownofHisglory 2 years ago
I'm back - been a little busy, but midway into my 2nd pregnancy and I thought I'd add some videos. Glad to see you're still with me!
doctorcathy 2 years ago