I practiced yoga throughout my pregnancy in 2008. For me, the biggest benefit of my practice was the time I spent curled up in my expression of side-lying Savasana. I would channel positive energy toward my son and it really helped me to be more present in my life and more accepting of the dramatic changes I was going through.
When my son arrived, my life completely changed. My body took months to heal, and because I nursed for quite a while, I was navigating those unique physical and emotional challenges as well. I returned to work full-time outside of the home when he was about three months old, and finding the time to do any sort of exercise or spiritual practice felt nearly impossible.