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Five easy ways to boost energy in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 17/08/2009 01:13:01
Making another human being can put quite a strain on the system so here are some simple pick-me-ups to help keep you going and maybe even put a spring in your step
exercises and/or meditation may help. Try focusing your mind on a particularly restful or relaxing mental image and inhaling deeply and slowly, conscious of replenishing your body's energy supplies with oxygen and breathing in calm. As you exhale, think
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Home births becoming more popular
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/04/2006 01:59:56
Statistics show an increase in home births. Welsh Assembly aims for 10 per cent of births to be at home by 2007.
and possibly meditation to get through labour rather than lying on a bed to give birth) and those who might hire a birthing pool.Given the recent outcry from the Royal College of Midwives that too many women are having caesarians and epidurals, encouraging
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What is Natal Hypnotherapy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 00:47:07
The lowdown on another alternative pain relief for birth, with a growing number of followers.
labour times and the need for any medical intervention. It takes the idea of meditation and ante-natal yoga a step further.Maggie Howell, the founder of the Natal Hypnotherapy and a Clinical Hypnotherapist, is a mother of three, who began her interest
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Stress reduces chances of getting pregnant
By Kimberley Smith on 12/08/2010 16:29:39
High stress levels lower chances of having a baby, finds new study
to stay as relaxed as they can about trying for a baby. In some people’s cases, it might be relevant to look a relaxation techniques, counselling and even approaches like yoga and meditation.”There has long been anecdotal evidence to suggest that stress
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Belly laughs all round as pregnant Jessica Alba attends birthing class with US comedian
By Lara Brunt on 11/08/2011 10:51:31
The heavily-pregnant star left hubbie Cash Warren at home - and ended up with a baby named Pippa Middleton
of a meditation. Normally I want to strangle him, but at that moment it's sort of calming and wonderful."Jessica has been busy promoting her new film, Spy Kids: All The Time In The World 4D, but isn't so keen for her little ones to follow in her famous
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Relax! 10 ways to de-stress when you're pregnant
By Maria Muennich on 05/06/2008 01:40:55
Physical challenges, pregnancy discomforts and inevitable life-changes can all make for stress when you're pregnant, here's ideas for relaxing and avoiding the stress in the first place
and face. Then work down through your torso and legs to your toes. Once you've mastered the art of deliberately relaxing your muscles it might come in very useful to help you settle to sleep at night. 9. Meditation - Pregnant or not, meditation is a
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Focused Fitness: Yoga for mums
By Maria Muennich on 17/10/2007 10:55:28
So everybody from Madonna to your dentist is doing it, but what's so great about yoga and how is it particularly helpful to mums?
of all, yoga brings both physical and mental benefits: combining exercising, strengthening and toning your body with conscious relaxation and meditation techniques. At the end of a successful yoga session you should feel stretched, relaxed
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Zita West antenatal classes
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/05/2008 01:05:22
New one-day courses for parents-to-be, Super Sundays are perfect for busy parents who can't make endless NHS classes
popular.Whether you want to go for classes specifically dedicated to a certain field of birthing (eg active birthing sessions like those taught by Janet Balaskas at the Active Birth Centre or meditative birthing sessions like those taught at Natal
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How will pregnancy affect my skin?
By Sophie Westnedge on 11/12/2012 16:35:21
From that longed for pregnancy glow to problem skin - we explain how pregnancy affects your skin and top tips for a great complexion
and doesn’t clog your pores.Sleep – A good nights sleep is key to keeping your skin looking fresh, but in the later stages of pregnancy it can be difficult to sleep well. Try different ways to relax before bed like reading, meditation or get your partner
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How to relax when trying to conceive
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 17:04:23
It sounds like a cliche but it can really help to develop your relaxation and coping methods when you're trying to conceive.
and time to sit and 'meditate' on something or somewhere you find relaxing.Decide on a time in your day or evening when you can pretty much get into a regular habit of finding a quiet space (don't give yourself a hard time if there are one or two days a
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