Pregnancy Yoga & Hypnobirthing
How to tell if you have postnatal depression Postnatal depression (PND) affects many new mums and yet no one seems to want to talk about it. This is a form of depression that can happen gradually or all of a sudden, and can range from being relatively mild to very hard-hitting. It is estimated that Continue reading
The use of restorative yoga and Access Bars® therapy can support women and men with fertility and conception on the path to pregnancy. Restorative Yoga For some women, stress can affect ovulation by altering signals to the hypothalamus. This part of the brain that regulates some of the hormones that trigger the ovaries to release Continue reading
There is a lot of information that comes at you when you’re pregnant. Almost everyone has decided there is a “right way” to be pregnant and a right way to do “birth” and they love telling you about it! What if there isn’t a “right way” to have a baby? And, what if you couldn’t Continue reading
Feeling nervous about childbirth? Will the pain be too much? I’m not going to lie to you: Childbirth is not pain-free. However, fearing the pain will intensify any pain you feel. It can cause your heart to beat faster, it can make you breathe faster, you become anxious, your blood pressure goes up, and your Continue reading
A study in 2015 in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research reviewed the evidence for exercise with birth balls and found they offered “statistically significant improvements to labour pain.” There are numerous benefits gained from using a birthing ball BIRTHING BALL BENEFITS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY Helps to ease back pain. Gets the baby in Continue reading
So, what is pregnancy yoga? And why you should practice.. Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, pregnancy yoga (or prenatal yoga) is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mindful centering and focused breathing. As long as your doctor has given you the green light to stay physically active during pregnancy, yoga is Continue reading
At some stage you will be asked if you’re doing it naturally or with an epidural. Here are some tips for having a baby without an epidural. Stay at home as long as possible – this gives you the freedom move around and be in a safe known environment Have your birthing partner put pressure Continue reading
Affirmations (meaning a statement said with confidence about a perceived truth) have helped many women make both pregnancy and birth more calm and confident. An affirmation can work because it has the ability to program your mind into believing the stated concept, this is because the mind doesn’t’ know the difference between what is real Continue reading
Learning how to breathing correctly can help you stay calm and focused during labor and prevents unhealthy breathing such as hyperventilation (breathing too quickly and rapidly) or holding your breath, which can lead to fatigue and dizziness. It’s useful to practice this type of breathing during pregnancy. You and your partner can learn breathing techniques Continue reading
A confident and supportive father can make an enormous difference to the birth of his child. He will be producing the hormones of love, which will have a positive effect on the mother. She will also produce oxytocin, the hormone that makes labour efficient. In these circumstances, his presence can have a thoroughly beneficial effect, Continue reading