Prenatal Yoga

We all realize the natural aches and pains that come with pregnancy and as a woman we accept each one but there is another way to take care of the pain and that is through pregnancy yoga. When a woman goes through labor, her adrenaline is running full force while her body is preparing for the birth of her child. Women can become tense during this time which causes the pain to become more intense. Knowing how to deal with the pain during labor and delivery is easy to do if you are prepared. The only way to be prepared is through pregnancy yoga.

If you have thought about yoga but have never tried it you should know that it is never too late to start yoga, even if you are on your last three months of pregnancy. Because yoga does not contain fast paced exercise or heavy equipment it can not hurt you or your baby if you do the yoga as instructed by a professional. Yoga offers physical stretching without hurting your body. It also helps you emotionally become stronger as you get ready for your baby.

Yoga teaches you how to stretch gently and it also teaches you special breathing techniques that you will use while you are in labor. Breathing is very important and sometimes women hold their breaths when they experience pain. It’s a natural reaction but they need to catch themselves and focus on breathing. That is where yoga comes in. The gentle stretching will help your body as it stretches during labor allowing your baby to be born with minimal pain.

Always ask your doctor before trying any new exercise to make sure that you are safe and you will not cause any complications with your pregnancy. Yoga is safe and effective and you can continue yoga after giving birth. You need to wait 6 weeks after have a cesarean section or 4-6 weeks after a vaginal birth or after you stop bleeding.

By : karliseamerson