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Abi’s Poem
Poems and prayers read during labor can have a dramatic and positive effect on the laboring mother, what she is thinking about and her emotions. Any positive things you can say or do surrounding the mother will encourage her and even make labor progress faster. Keep...
read morePrenatal Yoga – Yoga For A Naturally Healthy Pregnancy
Your obstetrician may recommend prenatal yoga as a means to stay active while pregnant. Prenatal yoga is a great choice for pregnant women because it’s easily adapted to suit both your level of fitness experience, as well as all the stages of pregnancy.
Yoga is not only effective, but it is completely safe during pregnancy if you follow certain guidelines; and, as an added bonus, prenatal yoga prepares your body for the process of labor and delivery. (1)
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Tips & Tricks For Relief Of Common Pregnancy Symptoms
First of all, common pregnancy complaints can really take the fun out of being pregnant! Got any of these symptoms? Anemia, Backache, Constipation, Heartburn, Itchy Skin, Leg Cramps, and Swelling in pregnancy! This list comprises the most common pregnancy discomforts...
read morePostpartum Depression and Anxiety – You’re In Good Company!
Scroll To The Bottom Of the Page For Resources to Find Help, and Recommended Reading, To Find Understanding You're In Good Company If You Are Experiencing Any Perinatal Mood Disorders Baby Blues - 85% of postpartum women experience the “Baby Blues.” Postpartum...
read moreTrikonasana – Triangle – Three Sides – Three Angles – Get The Most Out Of This Pose
The definitions of Triangle include anything that is three-cornered. It can have three sides and three angles. So let’s look at getting the most out of this yoga pose called Triangle, aka “Trikonasana.” How far apart should your feet be in Trikonasana? Stand...
read morePregnancy: Look Put Together Without Breaking The Bank
Bellies To Babies Pregnancy can create some real challenges to looking nice and put together without breaking the bank! That first trimester can be a doozy! Dealing with nausea, fatigue, and looking like you’re gaining weight can be a real downer. Your co-workers are...
read more24 Hours of Labor And Our Little Boy Made His Debut
On 9/22, my actual due date, I got up to use the bathroom at 5 am and my bag of waters broke. I was really excited that our baby was on his way. But the first thing that came to mind was disappointment that I wouldn't be able to labor in the tub. The risk of infection...
read moreEat, Drink, Sleep, Walk, Bathe? This Really Is Labor!
I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years, after I had a back injury I found yoga alleviated my pain so I have been practicing since 2001. Yoga has always been apart of my exercise routine. When I became pregnant with my first daughter in 2014 I started yoga...
read morePregnancy Induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Tips To Reduce The Pain, Numbness, and Tingling
7 Steps to Reduce Inflammation and Pain From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy. Drink dandelion leaf tea or Dandelion Leaf Extract. It is a great diuretic, and since it is high in potassium, it helps your body stay balanced. 2. Mother To Be Tea also helps reduce...
read moreLabor & Birth Story: Nesting, Mucous Plug, Hot Showers, Praise and Encouragement=Baby!
Nesting On Sunday morning, August 14, I felt very energetic and then was completely exhausted at like 3pm in the afternoon. I cleaned the kitchen, bathroom, vacuumed, cleaned the oven, finished laundry and then was completely tired and exhausted. And I've been...
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