We shall continue to talk about type of treatments available for ectopic pregnancy and chance of future pregnancy today.
Depending on how far an ectopic pregnancy has developed, treatment can be surgical and non surgical.
Methotrexate may be given, to allow the body to absorb the pregnancy tissue. If the fallopian tube has become stretched or has ruptured and began bleeding. Bleeding will have to be stopped promptly and emergency surgery is required. The involved fallopian tube would be partially or completely removed.
If the whole fallopian tube has been removed, your chance of future pregnancy, will be very reduced.
Rupture with internal bleeding, which leads to shock is the most common complication of ectopic pregnancy. If emergency medical care is given, death is very rare in modern facilities. About 10-15% of women, who had had ectopic pregnancy, experience infertility.
Source: http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com
December 14, 2009
December 13, 2009
Diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
We shall continue to talk about the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
Any woman who has a positive pregnancy test and experiencing abdominal pain or vagina bleeding, an ectopic pregnancy would be suspected and should be ruled out. To diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, the following are to be carried out :
1. Blood test for betaHCG level, abnormal rise of HCG level is indicative
2. Vaginal ultrasound scan, to locate for intrauterine pregnancy, if no intrauterine pregnancy is shown, ectopic pregnancy is presumptive.
3. Ultrasound scan of gestational sac with fetal heart in the fallopian tube is a clear cut evidence of ectopic pregnancy.
4. If blood HCG level and ultrasound scanning are not conclusive, tests can be repeated at a later stage.
5. Laparoscopy can be performed to confirm an ectopic pregnancy.
6. Culdocentesis, a less commonly performed test, could be carried out to check on blood or fluid from ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
Any woman who has a positive pregnancy test and experiencing abdominal pain or vagina bleeding, an ectopic pregnancy would be suspected and should be ruled out. To diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, the following are to be carried out :
1. Blood test for betaHCG level, abnormal rise of HCG level is indicative
2. Vaginal ultrasound scan, to locate for intrauterine pregnancy, if no intrauterine pregnancy is shown, ectopic pregnancy is presumptive.
3. Ultrasound scan of gestational sac with fetal heart in the fallopian tube is a clear cut evidence of ectopic pregnancy.
4. If blood HCG level and ultrasound scanning are not conclusive, tests can be repeated at a later stage.
5. Laparoscopy can be performed to confirm an ectopic pregnancy.
6. Culdocentesis, a less commonly performed test, could be carried out to check on blood or fluid from ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
December 12, 2009
What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy ?
We shall continue to talk about the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy today.
Even though it is an ectopic pregnancy, you ma still experience the signs and symptoms of a normal pregnancy. However, the symptoms below may help you to recognize a possible ectopic pregnancy.Various intensity of sharp or stabbing pain, which may come and go at the pelvis, abdomen or even radiate to shoulder and neck from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
1. Various intensity of sharp or stabbing pain, which may come and go at the pelvis, abdomen or even radiate to shoulder and neck from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
2 Vaginal bleeding
3. Gastrointestinal symptoms
4. Pain while urinating
5. Pain while having bowel movement
6. Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting
If you experience bleeding and sharp pain, must seek emergency medical care.
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
Even though it is an ectopic pregnancy, you ma still experience the signs and symptoms of a normal pregnancy. However, the symptoms below may help you to recognize a possible ectopic pregnancy.Various intensity of sharp or stabbing pain, which may come and go at the pelvis, abdomen or even radiate to shoulder and neck from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
1. Various intensity of sharp or stabbing pain, which may come and go at the pelvis, abdomen or even radiate to shoulder and neck from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
2 Vaginal bleeding
3. Gastrointestinal symptoms
4. Pain while urinating
5. Pain while having bowel movement
6. Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting
If you experience bleeding and sharp pain, must seek emergency medical care.
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
December 11, 2009
Stress and Pregnancy
Study shows women under stress have a slimmer chance to conceive. Whether you are planning to start a family or you are already expecting, it is very important that you are under no stress.
The easiest and proven method to stay away from stress and pressure should be through deep relaxing yoga breathing and practicing yoga.
Apart from practicing yoga, other form of exercises would be helpful definitely.
Source : www.10prenatal-yoga.com
The easiest and proven method to stay away from stress and pressure should be through deep relaxing yoga breathing and practicing yoga.
Apart from practicing yoga, other form of exercises would be helpful definitely.
Source : www.10prenatal-yoga.com
December 10, 2009
What is Ectopic Prenancy ?
We talked about ectopic pregnancy last few days, and shall discuss more in details today.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg does not attach itself within the uterus, in most cases, ectopic pregnancy occurs in a fallopian tube. The fallopian tubes are not designed for embryo growth; hence, fertilized egg will not be able to develop normally in the tube and must be treated immediately.
Ectopic pregnancy is normally due to one or more of the following causes:
1.Partially or fully blocked fallopian tube from an infection or inflammation.
2.Scar tissue on fallopian tube from former infection or an operation.
3.Fallopian tube abnormality in shape, which could be caused by a birth defect.
4.Adhesions due to previous surgery on the tubes or the pelvic area.
The following group of women may experience higher risk of ectopic pregnancy:
1.Women who have had a previous ectopic pregnancy
2.Women with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
3.Women who have had several induced abortions
4.Women who had abdominal or pelvic surgery
5.Women with IUD (intrauterine device) in the uterus or after tubal ligation surgery.
We shall discuss on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy in another post.
Source: http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com/
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg does not attach itself within the uterus, in most cases, ectopic pregnancy occurs in a fallopian tube. The fallopian tubes are not designed for embryo growth; hence, fertilized egg will not be able to develop normally in the tube and must be treated immediately.
Ectopic pregnancy is normally due to one or more of the following causes:
1.Partially or fully blocked fallopian tube from an infection or inflammation.
2.Scar tissue on fallopian tube from former infection or an operation.
3.Fallopian tube abnormality in shape, which could be caused by a birth defect.
4.Adhesions due to previous surgery on the tubes or the pelvic area.
The following group of women may experience higher risk of ectopic pregnancy:
1.Women who have had a previous ectopic pregnancy
2.Women with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
3.Women who have had several induced abortions
4.Women who had abdominal or pelvic surgery
5.Women with IUD (intrauterine device) in the uterus or after tubal ligation surgery.
We shall discuss on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy in another post.
Source: http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com/
December 9, 2009
Fire Log Pose for Prenatal yoga Practice
The steps are :
1. Sit with legs outstretched straight in front, bend the knees.
2. Bring the right shin parallel to the front of the mat.
3. Place the left ankle directly above of the right knee, bringing the left shin parallel to the right shin.
4. Inhale and exhale while staying in this posture.
5. After a few breaths, release both legs.
5. Repeat on the other side.
If necessary, beginners may place a cushion or padding under the sitting bones for support. If the gap of the top knee to the floor is too big, position a block or blanket under the top knee.
Advanced prenatal yoga practioners may come into a forward bend and keeping the spine long and straight..
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
December 8, 2009
Deformed Baby---Things to look into during early pregnancy
The two most risking conditions during early pregnancy would be miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If these two conditions happen, pregnant lady will experience abdominal cramp and vaginal bleeding. If you happen to come across vaginal bleeding or abdominal cramp, should seek medical advice immediately. Even if it is just a common diarrhea related cramp, may also induce miscarriage, be extra cautious and seek medical advice.
Prevention of deformed baby – Deformed baby is mainly due to congenital and environmental factors. Congenital factor is beyond our control. However, environmental factors like pollution and drugs or medicine consumption are within our reach.
Fetus nerve development is critical during the first trimester. To avoid any deformity, expecting moms should stay away from alcohol, drugs, cigarette, unventilated environment, OTC drug, poisonous chemical fume, enhance your immune system by taking supplements to prevent from viral infections.
Expecting moms should also supplement your diet with folic acid; Studies show that folic acid deficiency is related to Neural Tube Defect (NTDs), a birth defect.
Food rich in folic acid are spinach, asparagus, yeast, animal liver. Apple and most green leafy vegetables.So, plenty of green leafy vege is essential during pregnancy.
Once, pregnancy is confirmed, ante natal screening tests are most important for all expecting moms.
Expecting moms should try to stay away from radiation, don’t stay too close to your TV set or use your cell phone as a necklace and hang in front of your chest.
Expecting moms are more prone to tiredness. You should try to have sufficient rest, avoid vigorous exercise at this stage. If you are starting prenatal yoga at your first trimester, always consult your prenatal care provider.
Source: http//www.10prenatal-yoga.com
Prevention of deformed baby – Deformed baby is mainly due to congenital and environmental factors. Congenital factor is beyond our control. However, environmental factors like pollution and drugs or medicine consumption are within our reach.
Fetus nerve development is critical during the first trimester. To avoid any deformity, expecting moms should stay away from alcohol, drugs, cigarette, unventilated environment, OTC drug, poisonous chemical fume, enhance your immune system by taking supplements to prevent from viral infections.
Expecting moms should also supplement your diet with folic acid; Studies show that folic acid deficiency is related to Neural Tube Defect (NTDs), a birth defect.
Food rich in folic acid are spinach, asparagus, yeast, animal liver. Apple and most green leafy vegetables.So, plenty of green leafy vege is essential during pregnancy.
Once, pregnancy is confirmed, ante natal screening tests are most important for all expecting moms.
Expecting moms should try to stay away from radiation, don’t stay too close to your TV set or use your cell phone as a necklace and hang in front of your chest.
Expecting moms are more prone to tiredness. You should try to have sufficient rest, avoid vigorous exercise at this stage. If you are starting prenatal yoga at your first trimester, always consult your prenatal care provider.
Source: http//www.10prenatal-yoga.com
December 7, 2009
Pigeon Pose for Prenatal Yoga Practice
This prenatal yoga pose helps to stretches the thighs, groins, back, and psoas and opens the chest and shoulders.
Instructions:
1. Sit with legs outstretched straight in front.
2. Bring right foot towards your groin, extend left leg behind your body.
3. Try to square the hips, within your limit, towards the floor.
4. Both hands at the side of body, keeping the body and spine straight
4. If necessary, place a cushion or padding under the right buttock ,to bring the hips square.
5. Continue squaring the hips and breathing into the tightness and relax.
6. Bring left leg to the front and bring up right leg.
7. Repeat pose on the other side.
Beginners be reminded to have adequate padding under the right side of the buttock for support. If necessary, use a few blankets or a block.
Advance prenatal yoga practitioners, may start to bring the right shin more parallel with the front of the mat.
Source: http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com/
December 6, 2009
Cobbler's Pose for Prenatal Yoga
This pose, with regular practice helps to open groin and hips.
Instructions for this pose:
1. Sit with legs outstretched straight in front.
2. Bend knees and brings the soles of the feet together, let the knees fall out to either side.
3. Keep the spine straight.
4. Strongly, press the outer edges of the feet together.
Breathe in and out.
Beginners, if necessary, may need padding under the sitting bones, depending flexibility of your body. If necessary, position a block under each knee for support
If you are an a dvance prenatal yoga practitioner, may come into a forward bend, keeping your spine long and straight.
Instructions for this pose:
1. Sit with legs outstretched straight in front.
2. Bend knees and brings the soles of the feet together, let the knees fall out to either side.
3. Keep the spine straight.
4. Strongly, press the outer edges of the feet together.
Breathe in and out.
Beginners, if necessary, may need padding under the sitting bones, depending flexibility of your body. If necessary, position a block under each knee for support
If you are an a dvance prenatal yoga practitioner, may come into a forward bend, keeping your spine long and straight.
Source: http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com/
December 5, 2009
More Precautions on Prenatal Yoga
Source : www.10prenatal-yoga.com
Many of the prenatal yoga variations are designed to accommodate for a big belly and prevent uterus compression. The uterus remains rather small during the first trimester, and is protected by the pelvis; hence, compression is not really an issue. However, even in the first trimester and you feel uncomfortable, you should always be cautious. Most importantly, remember that this is never a time to try to move forward in your yoga practice, but stay tune with your body and really listen to and respect it.
Throughout your pregnancy, a hormone called relaxin is produced, which is intended to soften your bones and ligaments, and to make room for the baby and getting ready for child birth. With the ligaments softened, it is vulnerable that you will be over stretching your self and. Avoid going further into poses, other than what you are familiar with, as an over stretched ligament is a serious injury that can not be healed easily. Be extra careful with your knees.
Pose like seated spinal twist, which is a deep twist from the belly, it compresses the internal organs, including the uterus, should be avoided in prenatal yoga practice. Instead, twist more gently from the shoulders.
Jumping activity may result the dislodgement of the fertilized egg from the uterus and should be avoided during prenatal yoga practice.
Any pranayama that requires breath retention or rapid forced exhales and inhales such as Skull Shinning Breath should be avoided in any of your prenatal yoga practice. Instead, begin to practice birthing breath.
Inversion poses a risk of falling and injury; you may substitute inversion with Legs up the Wall.
Generally, deep backbends like Full Wheel pose should be avoided in prenatal yoga practice. However, if you performed this pose without any difficulty before the pregnancy, you may like to continue to do it in the first trimester.
Poses that are purely abdominal strengtheners such as Boat Pose should be avoided in prenatal yoga. You should allow your abdomen to soften a bit to allow for the stretching that follows.
Poses that require you to lie on the belly, such as Cobra, can be practiced in the first trimester as the fetus is still very small. As your pregnancy progresses or any other time, when they cause any discomfort, these poses should be avoided.
Your doctor may advise not to lie on your back for long periods or even recommend you to sleep on your side in your second trimester. You can start practicing Corpse Pose lying on your left side as early in your pregnancy as you wish to be.
Hot yoga or Bikram yoga should be avoided during prenatal yoga practice, as it is not recommended to raise your body’s core temperature during pregnancy. Bikram yoga practitioners may make use of this opportunity to explore other yoga options.
Ashtanga yoga may be too intense for prenatal yoga practice. Just be flexible and willing to accept that, Ashtanga is not suitable during pregnancy.
As usual, always consult your prenatal healthcare provider before starting any form of exercise regime.
Many of the prenatal yoga variations are designed to accommodate for a big belly and prevent uterus compression. The uterus remains rather small during the first trimester, and is protected by the pelvis; hence, compression is not really an issue. However, even in the first trimester and you feel uncomfortable, you should always be cautious. Most importantly, remember that this is never a time to try to move forward in your yoga practice, but stay tune with your body and really listen to and respect it.
Throughout your pregnancy, a hormone called relaxin is produced, which is intended to soften your bones and ligaments, and to make room for the baby and getting ready for child birth. With the ligaments softened, it is vulnerable that you will be over stretching your self and. Avoid going further into poses, other than what you are familiar with, as an over stretched ligament is a serious injury that can not be healed easily. Be extra careful with your knees.
Pose like seated spinal twist, which is a deep twist from the belly, it compresses the internal organs, including the uterus, should be avoided in prenatal yoga practice. Instead, twist more gently from the shoulders.
Jumping activity may result the dislodgement of the fertilized egg from the uterus and should be avoided during prenatal yoga practice.
Any pranayama that requires breath retention or rapid forced exhales and inhales such as Skull Shinning Breath should be avoided in any of your prenatal yoga practice. Instead, begin to practice birthing breath.
Inversion poses a risk of falling and injury; you may substitute inversion with Legs up the Wall.
Generally, deep backbends like Full Wheel pose should be avoided in prenatal yoga practice. However, if you performed this pose without any difficulty before the pregnancy, you may like to continue to do it in the first trimester.
Poses that are purely abdominal strengtheners such as Boat Pose should be avoided in prenatal yoga. You should allow your abdomen to soften a bit to allow for the stretching that follows.
Poses that require you to lie on the belly, such as Cobra, can be practiced in the first trimester as the fetus is still very small. As your pregnancy progresses or any other time, when they cause any discomfort, these poses should be avoided.
Your doctor may advise not to lie on your back for long periods or even recommend you to sleep on your side in your second trimester. You can start practicing Corpse Pose lying on your left side as early in your pregnancy as you wish to be.
Hot yoga or Bikram yoga should be avoided during prenatal yoga practice, as it is not recommended to raise your body’s core temperature during pregnancy. Bikram yoga practitioners may make use of this opportunity to explore other yoga options.
Ashtanga yoga may be too intense for prenatal yoga practice. Just be flexible and willing to accept that, Ashtanga is not suitable during pregnancy.
As usual, always consult your prenatal healthcare provider before starting any form of exercise regime.
December 3, 2009
Different Yoga Tradition and Prenatal Yoga
Source : http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com/
Pregnancy is never the time to take your yoga practice to a new or more intense level. Take it easy and play it safe. As always, make sure to consult with your prenatal healthcare provider before starting any exercise regime, or if at any time you may have questions concerning if prenatal yoga practice is suitable for you.
There are various traditions or styles of yoga; each style has its own focus, poses, and level of intensity and complexion. Most of the different traditions of yoga (with modifications) are considered safe and beneficial for expecting moms who are experiencing a normal and healthy pregnancy, except for Bikram yoga, which is performed a hot room.
Let’s have a quick look at some of the commonly practiced styles of yoga:
Ashtanga
This style is preferred by many sport persons, as it focuses on strength, flexibility, and stamina. Hence, Ashtanga yoga is also known as power yoga. Ashtanga yoga practitioners incorporate with inhalation and exhalation; quickly move from one posture to another posture in a continuous flow. Ashtanga yoga is recommended for more experienced yoga students or practitioners and fit individuals as the postures are usually more difficult than those practiced in other tradition or style.
Bikram
Bikram yoga is a much more intense form of yoga, practise in a room heated to at least 105 degrees Fahrenheit or 40 degrees Celsius. It helps to remove symptoms of diseases and chronic pain with regular practice. Bikram yoga focuses on 26 postures which are performed in a specific order. It is only recommended to yoga veterans and extremely fit individuals. Pregnant women should be refrained from practicing Bikram yoga.
Hatha
Hatha yoga is a softer form of yoga, focuses on simple poses that flow smoothly and gently, from one posture to another at a very comfortable and easy pace. Hatha yoga practitioners focus on their breathing and meditation. Iyengar yoga is the most widely recognized approach to Hatha yoga. Hatha yoga practice suit beginners or those who haven't exercised for a while perfectly well. Most hatha yoga practitioners use props such as chairs, straps, pillows, blocks and sandbags to assist in flexibility enhancement.
Kripalu
Kripalu Yoga is an inquiry-based approach to life, uses classic yoga postures, breathing, and meditation and relaxation techniques to achieve and maintain good physical, mental and spiritual health. It helps to increase awareness of thoughts, words, feeling and actions. It focuses on posture correction, following good body mechanics and strengthening the back to eliminate pains and aches .
Kundalini
Kundalini yoga combines chanting, meditations, visualizations, and guided relaxation. It focuses on purifying and healing the mind, body, and emotions. Kundalini yoga observes a set of advance yoga exercises. These exercises are also sometimes known as Kriya yoga or Kriya.
Sivananda
Sivananda yoga combines breathing, relaxation, and mantra chanting. It is one of the world's largest schools of yoga. The Sivananda yoga aims to retain the vitality of the body, slow down the decaying process, and decrease chance of disease, by cultivating and educating the body naturally.
Viniyoga
Viniyoga helps to develop strength, balance, and healing in a mild and individualized form. It is ideal for beginners, seniors and those suffer from chronic pain or who are rehabilitating from disease and or injury.
Pregnancy is never the time to take your yoga practice to a new or more intense level. Take it easy and play it safe. As always, make sure to consult with your prenatal healthcare provider before starting any exercise regime, or if at any time you may have questions concerning if prenatal yoga practice is suitable for you.
There are various traditions or styles of yoga; each style has its own focus, poses, and level of intensity and complexion. Most of the different traditions of yoga (with modifications) are considered safe and beneficial for expecting moms who are experiencing a normal and healthy pregnancy, except for Bikram yoga, which is performed a hot room.
Let’s have a quick look at some of the commonly practiced styles of yoga:
Ashtanga
This style is preferred by many sport persons, as it focuses on strength, flexibility, and stamina. Hence, Ashtanga yoga is also known as power yoga. Ashtanga yoga practitioners incorporate with inhalation and exhalation; quickly move from one posture to another posture in a continuous flow. Ashtanga yoga is recommended for more experienced yoga students or practitioners and fit individuals as the postures are usually more difficult than those practiced in other tradition or style.
Bikram
Bikram yoga is a much more intense form of yoga, practise in a room heated to at least 105 degrees Fahrenheit or 40 degrees Celsius. It helps to remove symptoms of diseases and chronic pain with regular practice. Bikram yoga focuses on 26 postures which are performed in a specific order. It is only recommended to yoga veterans and extremely fit individuals. Pregnant women should be refrained from practicing Bikram yoga.
Hatha
Hatha yoga is a softer form of yoga, focuses on simple poses that flow smoothly and gently, from one posture to another at a very comfortable and easy pace. Hatha yoga practitioners focus on their breathing and meditation. Iyengar yoga is the most widely recognized approach to Hatha yoga. Hatha yoga practice suit beginners or those who haven't exercised for a while perfectly well. Most hatha yoga practitioners use props such as chairs, straps, pillows, blocks and sandbags to assist in flexibility enhancement.
Kripalu
Kripalu Yoga is an inquiry-based approach to life, uses classic yoga postures, breathing, and meditation and relaxation techniques to achieve and maintain good physical, mental and spiritual health. It helps to increase awareness of thoughts, words, feeling and actions. It focuses on posture correction, following good body mechanics and strengthening the back to eliminate pains and aches .
Kundalini
Kundalini yoga combines chanting, meditations, visualizations, and guided relaxation. It focuses on purifying and healing the mind, body, and emotions. Kundalini yoga observes a set of advance yoga exercises. These exercises are also sometimes known as Kriya yoga or Kriya.
Sivananda
Sivananda yoga combines breathing, relaxation, and mantra chanting. It is one of the world's largest schools of yoga. The Sivananda yoga aims to retain the vitality of the body, slow down the decaying process, and decrease chance of disease, by cultivating and educating the body naturally.
Viniyoga
Viniyoga helps to develop strength, balance, and healing in a mild and individualized form. It is ideal for beginners, seniors and those suffer from chronic pain or who are rehabilitating from disease and or injury.
December 2, 2009
About PreNatal Yoga
Source : http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com/
Yoga has become very popular around the globe in recent years. Many people find it as a combination of strengthening, balancing, stretching, and relaxation and breathing. During your pregnancy, you want to stay in shape and do what is best for your baby-to-be. Prenatal yoga is a wonderful way to do both. Whether you are new to yoga or already an experienced practitioner, you can enjoy the benefits of yoga while pregnant. Prenatal yoga practice can be an excellent way to tone your muscles, increase your stamina, and even prepare you for an easy and smooth delivery.
The relaxation and breathing techniques used in most disciplines of yoga are ideal for managing labor pain. It trains you to pay attention on different parts of your body, helps you to be more connected with your body, which is especially helpful during labor. Besides, many of the squatting postures help strengthen and open the pelvic floor muscles; and its non-impact aerobic exercises strengthen the heart muscles, increases lung capacity, and improve blood circulation and digestion. Prenatal yoga can also help you maintain good posture throughout your pregnancy because it focuses on core, back, and shoulder strength.
Expecting moms experience many emotional and psychological changes during pregnancy and prenatal yoga can help in reducing some of the stress. Yoga is different from other form of exercises. Exercises are in the form of different postures, combining inhalation and exhalation. Deep relaxation and well-being will be attained through deep breathing.
However, some special precautions must be observed when practicing prenatal yoga during your pregnancy. Postures that required you to lay on your back or belly should be avoided, especially during the later part of your pregnancy. Inverted postures are not totally prohibited, but probably should be limited to early pregnancy as the pressure of the fetus against your lungs will make it increasingly difficult to breath and it would be more difficult to maintain your balance in inverted positions as your baby grows. As the relaxin hormone is produced during pregnancy, you may become more flexible. Do bear in mind that, never push or pull yourself into a pose too far, as you may incur injuries by overstretching your muscles and ligaments. Deep belly twisting postures can compress your internal organs, including your uterus; perform twisting postures more gently from your shoulders instead. Jumping moves should also be avoided and skips any breathing exercises that require you to hold breath or perform a repetition of quick inhalation and exhalation.
Yoga has become very popular around the globe in recent years. Many people find it as a combination of strengthening, balancing, stretching, and relaxation and breathing. During your pregnancy, you want to stay in shape and do what is best for your baby-to-be. Prenatal yoga is a wonderful way to do both. Whether you are new to yoga or already an experienced practitioner, you can enjoy the benefits of yoga while pregnant. Prenatal yoga practice can be an excellent way to tone your muscles, increase your stamina, and even prepare you for an easy and smooth delivery.
The relaxation and breathing techniques used in most disciplines of yoga are ideal for managing labor pain. It trains you to pay attention on different parts of your body, helps you to be more connected with your body, which is especially helpful during labor. Besides, many of the squatting postures help strengthen and open the pelvic floor muscles; and its non-impact aerobic exercises strengthen the heart muscles, increases lung capacity, and improve blood circulation and digestion. Prenatal yoga can also help you maintain good posture throughout your pregnancy because it focuses on core, back, and shoulder strength.
Expecting moms experience many emotional and psychological changes during pregnancy and prenatal yoga can help in reducing some of the stress. Yoga is different from other form of exercises. Exercises are in the form of different postures, combining inhalation and exhalation. Deep relaxation and well-being will be attained through deep breathing.
However, some special precautions must be observed when practicing prenatal yoga during your pregnancy. Postures that required you to lay on your back or belly should be avoided, especially during the later part of your pregnancy. Inverted postures are not totally prohibited, but probably should be limited to early pregnancy as the pressure of the fetus against your lungs will make it increasingly difficult to breath and it would be more difficult to maintain your balance in inverted positions as your baby grows. As the relaxin hormone is produced during pregnancy, you may become more flexible. Do bear in mind that, never push or pull yourself into a pose too far, as you may incur injuries by overstretching your muscles and ligaments. Deep belly twisting postures can compress your internal organs, including your uterus; perform twisting postures more gently from your shoulders instead. Jumping moves should also be avoided and skips any breathing exercises that require you to hold breath or perform a repetition of quick inhalation and exhalation.
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