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Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Labor
Pregnancy has always been a time when I have been so thankful for my knowledge of essential oils and aromatherapy. I am not one of those women who carry pregnancy beautifully. I gain tons of weight, have heartburn and gas, swell up and sleep all of the time. Even though I am not the perfect [...]
Video: Prenatal Yoga: Birth Squat
FITMOM™ PRENATAL YOGA – BIRTH SQUAT This video from fitmom shows you how to go from a seated position safely into a birth squat. This is some excellent prenatal yoga that not only keeps you fit but helps prepare you for your homebirth or unassisted birth. (Because naturally the birth attendants and doctors in hospitals [...]
Video: Gaiam Prenatal Yoga Preview
This short video clip shows the basic prenatal yoga positions including stretches, pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), strength building poses, standing poses and sitting poses. This is an excerpt from Gaiam’s prenatal yoga DVD. You can follow along with these poses and if you decide you enjoy the poses you can sign up for a local [...]
Prenatal Belly Dance
Source: www.PRWeb.com Prenatal Belly Dance Fitness DVD — Make Your Pregnancy Fun and Sexy New York, NY (PRWEB) — “Prenatal Bellydance Fitness” — now available on DVD (WorldDance New York) — The ancient art of bellydance is a natural and graceful way to stay active during pregnancy and prepare for motherhood. Originating in ancient dances [...]
Video: Prenatal Yoga: Breathing and Stretching
The following video is a quick 29 second segment that will show you some basic prenatal yoga stretches. You can see how easy these stretches are and naturally you can modify them to your fitness level. Daily prenatal yoga should probably be mandatory for any woman who seeks a healthy pregnancy and a natural childbirth. [...]
Video: Prenatal Belly Dance
This video will give you a quick peek into the world of prenatal belly dancing. Belly dancing during pregnancy is an excellent way to stay limber, fit , have fun and help prepare your body for labor. Check out this video and see if this does not look like more fun than a “traditional” prenatal [...]
Who Is At Risk for Postpartum Depression?
A study completed at the University of Iowa that included over 4,000 women, concluded that African American women were at the highest risk of postpartum depression, and Latina women at the lowest risk. Socioeconomic status was a factor in the incidence of postpartum depression. This factor seems to be even more significant than race in [...]
Pilates for Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth
“One the top reasons Pilates and pregnancy go together so well is that Pilates is great at building core strength. If your abdominals, back, and pelvic floor/Kegel muscles are toned, they will support a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery.” Pilates.about.com Author: Tracey Mallett Most people think of Pilates as a new form of exercise because [...]
Exercise During Pregnancy
Many women enjoy a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a good diet. It can be tough to maintain that lifestyle after you become pregnant, especially during the later stages. But it is possible, and in fact preferable, to maintain an exercise regime as long as possible, even through your ninth month. Pregnancy brings [...]
Dealing With The Third Trimester
Author: Elysiana Canlas After weeks of counting, it finally comes to that crucial third trimester of your pregnancy. The primary concern of pregnant women during this period is premature birth. Medical experts said that beginning 28 weeks, a fetus can survive outside the mother’s womb provided the lungs are developed enough. Birth at less than [...]
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