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DVD review: Pilates for Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/01/2007 02:35:09
Tash Lawton's series of DVDs show you key pilates exercises to help build a stronger and more healthy body through the stages of pregnancy, and after the birth.
workout you will be gasping to keep up with!If you have never done pilates before, the instructions are pretty straightforward (and may seem slightly similar to yoga in some ways). If you are familiar with pilates, then this is a good way to keep up
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New Mum - the importance of 'me time'
By Maria Muennich on 04/09/2007 08:57:50
If you want to provide the best support for the rest of your family, you need to make sure you get time to look after yourself
and even breaths that draw in plenty of oxygen and use the exhale to consciously relax and breathe out any stresses and worries. Yoga and meditation Yoga and meditation both harness the power of breathing for stimulation, relaxation and calm. Yoga has
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Beyonce on her new mum style and breast-feeding
By Sophie Westnedge on 27/04/2012 15:21:18
Beyonce reveals how now she's a mum she cuts her own hair and wears flat shoes
was tight and muscular, like my legs, I'm seeing it come back. You just have to work at it," Beyonce said. Maybe heading off on this posh Yoga retreat with her A-list pal helped. It's nice to see that mummy Beyonce's becoming a lot more down to earth. After
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What exercise is safe during pregnancy?
By ThinkBaby on 13/11/2009 02:52:38
If you're a keen sportswoman you might be wondering if you need to hang up your trainers for the duration of your pregnancy, well not necessarily....
on when you put on weight, and how much. If you're beginning to find your usual form of exercise uncomfortable then you can switch to something lower impact like swimming, walking or hiking, water aerobics or yoga.Third trimester - By the third trimester
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Active birthing
By Maria Muennich on 20/08/2010 03:30:02
It's becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly is an active birth and how can you get one?
Centre which specialises in yoga during pregnancy and birth, massage and water birth. 2) Prepping your body for labourRegular gentle exercise will help keep your body in good shape for the physical demands of labour. Walking and swimming will keep you
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Elemis skin treats in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/09/2006 01:21:07
Many lotions and potions are unsafe to use when you're expecting, but the wonderful creams and oils from Elemis are a real treat.
to enjoy the moments of calm before the 'storm' of new parenthood.Finding safe lotions and potionsBurning candles, doing some undemanding yoga exercises in front of some good telly, and long luxurious baths are great, easy treats. BUT - oh cruelty
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Fetal development: Week 28
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 11:50:32
Congratulations, you're into the third trimester!
. Relieve aches and pains as much as you can through exercise -prenatal yoga, walking, swimming and stretching are all good – and warm baths. The baby presses down more on your bladder now, meaning that you'll find yourself going to the loo even more often
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Cranial Osteopathy and babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2009 00:28:54
This popular therapy has been linked to releasing tension in new babies and helping with unsettled infants, sleep problems and 'colic'.
along soon after the birth and I found a therapist at the Active Birth Centre in London, where I had been going to ante-natal yoga and where I already felt comfortable. I expected the therapy to be manipulative, but it was much more laidback and gentle
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Exercise at home: useful equipment
By ThinkBaby on 24/11/2005 14:51:05
A couple of small exercise props can help you make more out of your limited post-baby workouts
of gym equipment that can help you intensify your work-out and make the most of what little time you have.The swiss ballSwiss ballA swiss ball, or yoga ball, can be a huge help in focusing your exercises at home, and in varying the intensity of your work
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What your buggy says about you
By Cara Frost-Sharratt on 15/12/2005 11:22:22
It's like the whacky races out there
-piece. You buy organic nappies but tend to save them for special occasions: perish the thought of turning up at baby yoga and exposing a supermarket nappy! The travel systemThese huge contraptions are like baby camper vans as they’re generally laden down
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