As you continue to get further along in your pregnancy, you will need to modify your workouts accordingly. One area that you should continue to focus on is your back. Keeping your back strong will help to improve your posture (along with many other benefits).
Check out this article posted by Girls Gone Strong to find out more about the benefits and specific back exercises to focus on:
http://www.girlsgonestrong.com/the-3-best-upper-body-strength-training-exercises-for-pregnancy/
You may find that these exercises (especially pull-ups) become more difficult the further along you get in pregnancy, with the more weight you gain. If you are struggling with your pull ups, try doing them with a spotter to help you, or use resistance bands to lessen the load. If you are using bands, ensure you are not bouncing up and down, but still performing controlled movements.
You can also try "negatives" which emphasize the lowering part of the exercise. Start in the top position (jump, use a bench, or use a spotter to get there) and then lower yourself down as slowly as possible.
Make an effort to incorporate these exercises into all of your workouts for a strong and healthy back!
-Tannys
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