Crunches ok for pregnancy?

[amhess]

Hi all,
I'm not pregnant yet, but am trying. Are crunches o.k. while pregnant? I've read some articles online saying not to lay the back and to have a position on all fours and pulling in. Anyone know what's o.k.? I've heard that continuing crunches are great for delivery, but what is the correct way while pregnant? O.k. on the ball?
Anne

 

[emackay]

Ab work is fine at least until the 3rd or 4th month, then some me women have problems with the weight of the uterus suppressing flow in the vena cava (less oxygen to baby, and then to mom = dizzy mom). Some women do not have this problem. Do a search for "Ab work" - there's a recent thread in this forum somewhere ...

arancini