| How to relax during pregnancy, particularly these days | | | | many healing properties and is a wonderful relaxation |
| when most women are leading busy lifestyles, is | | | | aid. It is also often used during labour by mothers-to-be |
| something that is of concern to many pregnant | | | | who find it relaxes them at a time when they are likely |
| women. | | | | to be nervous.o If you can afford it book yourself in for |
| Stress during pregnancy is not good for many | | | | an occasional pregnancy pampering session at a |
| reasons. Perhaps most importantly it's useful to know | | | | beauty spa.o Practice deep breathing techniques whilst |
| that you should avoid getting too stressed during your | | | | sitting upright or try to attend pregnancy yoga |
| pregnancy as stress can reduce blood flow to the | | | | classes.o Get some exercise - a short brisk walk can |
| uterus resulting in a smaller birth weight baby. Stress | | | | do wonders for your mood and overall feelings of |
| can also cause potentially dangerous increases in | | | | wellness. Swimming is also excellent for pregnant |
| blood pressure increasing the risk of stroke and other | | | | women as the water lightens the weight of the |
| stress related conditions in pregnant women. | | | | growing baby and many swimming centres run |
| Unfortunately, many mothers-to-be find it difficult to | | | | antenatal yoga classes tailored especially for pregnant |
| completely relax and de-stress during pregnancy | | | | women.o Go to bed early in the evening and refrain |
| particularly if they have other young children to care | | | | from eating stodgy food as it can leave you feeling |
| for or are leading a generally hectic lifestyle. The | | | | lethargic and under the weather.o Treat yourself to |
| following tips are intended to give you some advice on | | | | B"Mums pregnancy relaxation CD and listen to it |
| ways you can relax when you are pregnant:o Try to | | | | regularly to benefit fully from it. The recording features |
| get some time alone to yourself every day just to | | | | a guided relaxation alongside background music which |
| close your eyes, empty your mind of thoughts and get | | | | has been recorded at a speed that induces deep |
| away from the hustle and bustle of everyday lifeo | | | | relaxation. It is a wonderful way to enjoy the power of |
| Treat yourself to some lavender bubble bath/ shower | | | | deep relaxation at a fraction of the cost a therapist |
| gel/ body lotion or aromatherapy oils. Lavender has | | | | would charge. |