Yoga and Meditation* Yoga and meditation were my greatest stress relievers. It's fun to find local classes where you can get together with other pregnant women because it gives you an opportunity to share your pregnancy progress with women in the same place as you, both mentally and physically. If your community doesn't offer one or your schedule it tight, a prenatal yoga video tape will do the trick. They can be found at most stores with book and video departments. Experts like Shiva Rea will guide you through exercises that strengthen and stretch areas that feel added stress due to your pregnancy. You will be shown how to do poses that are appropriate for your particular trimester and guided through a calming meditation which will help bring you in touch with your body and your growing baby. The downward facing dog (avoid this stretch during late pregnancy and early postpartum) and pelvic rolls helped strengthen my back so that I barely felt any back pain at all. You will love these! Chiropractic* Chiropractic was another favorite part of pregnancy relief. As your body changes, your back and legs often have difficulty holding the extra weight centered in your belly. Chiropractors can quickly find any malaligned bones and easily slide them into shape. A good chiropractor will bring only relief and nothing he/ she does should ever hurt. If you go regularly and exercise to strengthen your abdominal muscles and back you will find yourself in top shape for delivery! Rest and good nutrition are the cornerstone to feeling healthy. By adding alternative therapies for aches and pains such as massage, yoga, and chiropractic care, you can glide through your pregnancy with much less pain and the good feeling that you healed yourself in a way that had no adverse affect on your baby, but possibly even relaxed her in the process. *You should always consult with your prenatal health care provider before starting any fitness or health-related program while pregnant. |
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