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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.
day, too. You will find it quite easy to 'dip into' when you're on the train, in the bath, evening waiting at the post office.Of course the ultimate relaxation is to take a holiday while you're trying to get pregnant.Yoga and massageYoga is a great way
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Beat pregnancy back pain
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/08/2009 01:49:39
Take the pressure off your back and feel better before the birth.
. Swimming: Unless your doctor has advised against it, swimming is one of the most kind exercises you can do. It helps strengthen muscles to take pressure off your back and shoulders, but it carries your weight at the same time. Yoga: If you are already a
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Headaches in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/09/2007 01:25:19
You can't reach for the headache tablets, so how do you beat headaches in pregnancy?
or sofa.) Try yoga. Even if you don't feel you're 'the yoga type', ante-natal yoga is more focused on your current condition and allows you time to think about just you and your baby. It can offer some good visualisation techniques to help you relax
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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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Peter Walker's new baby massage DVD
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/09/2006 01:48:47
World-renowned champion of baby massage produces a new DVD to help parents and teachers learn more about the joys and value of the art.
', 'Glue Ear'; 'Tiger in the Tree and a Cranial Sacral Technique'. The DVD is available direct from Peter Walker's excellent website, www.thebabyswebsite.com for £15 and includes P&P. The website itself has some great tips on 'soft gynmastics' and yoga
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Pain killers in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/04/2007 01:44:26
During pregnancy, back ache, sore limbs, headaches and other discomforts might tempt you to pain killers, but what is safe?
pregnancy address issues like stress (possibly try yoga or other relaxing techniques) and whether you may have a lack of enough drinking water during your day. If the headaches still persist, see your GP.
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Achy hands in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/08/2006 12:23:14
If your hands feel numb or 'dead' sometimes, or you get pins and needles in your fingers, don't worry - it's part of pregnancy!
are working.Try to relax and ease your shoulders and limbs with a soothing bath or some yoga techniques when you have some down-time.Think about the kinds of activities you are doing. Don't over-stretch your arms and shoulders by carrying heavy things
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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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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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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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