Live in Peace as a Parent
For some women, relaxation is sufficient for dealing with the sensations of labor. Others need additional coping strategies. This article will cover specific breathing patterns. The following subsection will present additional tools that con...
Learning to relax is not just a skill for labor, but for life. This tool will benefit both, you and your partner, who also learns the techniques. Many tribal cultures believe that pregnant women...
Massage has been a vital part of prenatal and postpartum care in many cultures for centuries. In this country, women have only recently begun to experience the pleasure and benefits of pregnancy massage. Many...
The following exercises are deigned to provide relief for specific discomforts. Become familiar with them, so that you can use them when necessary. Rib Cage Stretch Benefits: Relieves tension in the upper body. Helps...
Just as you prepare your muscles for delivery by toning them through exercise, you should also prepare your perineum for the stretching required to accommodate the baby’s head. Perineal preparation is especially important if...
The Kegel (pronounced KEE gull) exercises are named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, the doctor who developed them. They are designed to restore or improve pelvic floor muscle tone and to increase control over those...
Conditioning exercises are designed to improve the muscle tone of specific areas—in this case, those areas involved in childbirth—and to relieve tension and minor discomforts. Do all of the following exercises slowly and smoothly;...
If you have not been exercising, then begin with an activity such as walking. Walking is an excellent exercise for pregnant women. A brisk walk of 15 to 20 minutes each day helps develop...
The kind of shoes you wear can affect your posture. During pregnancy, it is best to wear flat shoes with good support. High-heeled shoes thrust your body weight forward, putting strain on your lower...
The way you use the different parts of your body to move, as well as to lift, hold, and carry things, is called body mechanics. Having proper body mechanics is important during pregnancy to...