Are planks safe during pregnancy?

Planks can be safe in the early stages, but as your belly grows, it puts too much pressure on your abdominal wall. Stick to brisk walking unless your gynecologist explicitly clears you for core work.

Do not worry, dear. Just focus on staying active with light walking and breathing. Avoid any exercises that put heavy pressure on your stomach area to be safe.

I did modified side planks and incline planks against a sturdy table during my pregnancy. They keep your core strong without the intense downward pull on your belly that normal planks have.

Instead of risking a fall or putting pressure on your stomach with regular planks, try sitting on a yoga ball or doing gentle pelvic tilts. They are much safer and easier to do at home.

I totally get it, you want to stay fit but are also terrified of hurting the baby. Standard floor planks can put too much intra-abdominal pressure, so it is better to skip them for now.

During my second trimester, my doctor told me to stop doing standard planks to avoid diastasis recti. I switched to wall planks instead, which felt much safer for my belly.