tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680046704724443503.post4451447374735699781..comments2023-10-14T08:37:08.037-07:00Comments on Caring About What is Natural: Stress Easy Birthing MethodAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07359501082102978132noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680046704724443503.post-77022129846124164552010-01-12T11:48:45.619-08:002010-01-12T11:48:45.619-08:00I suggest yoga, swimming, and walking. I bet there...I suggest yoga, swimming, and walking. I bet there are some great prenatal exercising books and DVDs at the library. ;-)Jessica Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793359913828109067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7680046704724443503.post-9728066049017553332010-01-12T11:47:02.976-08:002010-01-12T11:47:02.976-08:00Hypnobirthiing sounds like a very helpful method t...Hypnobirthiing sounds like a very helpful method to learn to help with easing labor complications (relaxation is definitely very important). Last night,I was reading about the importance of exercise during pregnancy in " The Woman's Encyclopedia of Health & Natural Healing (Padus, 414). Did you know that "Inactivity is as detrimental as overexertion during pregnancy"?! Yes, even though a common symptom during pregnancy is fatigue the mother-to-be still needs to get a little active (this is essential in being about to achieve birth naturally for a stronger mother will be more successful). "Studies of female athletes who married and had children show that they had a greater number of complication-free pregnancies and easier deliveries. In one study of outstanding female athletes in Germany, duration of labor for them was significantly shorter than for the control group of women, and, in fact, the third phase of birth lasted only half as long. What's more, some of the women attained their best performances after giving birth to the first child. Female athletes in a Hungarian study also had shorter than average labor and the necessity for cesarean section was nearly 50 percent less than in the non-athlete control group (therefore movement is very essential). They also had fewer complications in pregnancy, especially toxemia. When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. By improving your flexibility, building muscular strength and strengthening your cardiovascular system, you are preparing you body to handle all aspects of pregnancy - the increase in weight, strain on the back and abdominal muscles, the need for getting maximum oxygen to your blood vessels and, of course, labor and delivery with all the exertion those entail. Making sure you get regular exercise can lessen your chances of tearing muscles during delivery, and this makes faster postpartum recovery. Muscle-strengthening exercises can help you give a good squeeze when the time comes. And exercise helps you to relax (hypnobirthing does too!), which is very important in delivery." (Padus, 414-415)Jessica Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793359913828109067noreply@blogger.com