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Time flies! Whoosh, also the 2nd pregnancy trimester is over. Of course, I would like to give you special insight here. Those of you who are currently in the 1st pregnancy trimester can read my personal impressions here. Today it is about the 2nd trimester and also the question whether it is really the so-called feel-good trimester.

This is a guest article by Katharina Püschel. On her German blog "Windeln & Workouts" (Diapers & Workouts) she writes about everything that moves mothers, including sports during pregnancy. The topic is particularly important to the former ice hockey player of the KEC DIE HAIE and passionate crossfitter, as she repeatedly received uncomprehending looks and well-intentioned, but often wrong or even outdated, advice during her first pregnancy in 2018.  At the time of drafting this post, she is pregnant again, at 36 weeks, and continues to train on the barbell, as well as with the Move It Mama app. Today she shares her experience with you.

Do I have to give up stretching and mobilizing my body during pregnancy to protect myself from the increased risk of injury? Some claim it's better to forgo stretching as a pregnant woman. Ligaments and tendons become softer and the risk of injury increases. Yet your body needs to remain especially flexible and agile during pregnancy. The right stretching is therefore a fundamental pillar in your mom-to-be fitness program. There are just a few important points to keep in mind: