Am I too old to give birth naturally?
I am often asked this question by women, who have been told by their caregivers that because they are over 35 years old, they are ‘high risk’ and unlikely to be able to birth naturally!
Firstly, let me say…35 is not old! Neither is 40! I can say this [...]
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How do I decrease my stress levels while I’m pregnant?
Stress is never good for us, but when we’re pregnant it is even more important to reduce stress levels, as we now have our baby to consider also. If you work in a stressful job, think about a change or taking on less stressful duties. Finish [...]
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Relaxation can help counteract stress and produce a calm mind and body. More than any other time in your life relaxation is an important technique to learn during pregnancy. If you can develop a good relaxation routine now you will be well placed to handle the additional stresses of parenthood later on.
There are a number [...]
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Join a yoga class
Join a yoga class or get a pregnancy yoga video out of the library, so you can follow along at home. Yoga is one of the best things you can do for yourself during pregnancy. It will help keep you flexible and strong, help you focus on your body and your baby, [...]
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