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Yoga and Meditation: A Healthy and Joyful Pregnancy

Pregnancies can be hard for new moms because they don't know what to expect. On top of that, pregnancies last for 9 months, a very long time through which the mother needs to go through and adapt to that way of life. There are ways to make the whole process healthy and joyful. Read on.
People are also afraid of pregnancies because certain complications might happen, they last long and pregnant women can experience a lot of pain through their pregnancy. So what can they do about it and how can they make the pregnancy less painful and more enjoyable? The answer is yoga and meditation!
Yoga and Meditation: A Healthy and Joyful Pregnancy
Staying happy is the key

Stress is a key factor that determines whether your pregnancy will be easy and enjoyable or hard and painful. Constantly being angry and stressed out can influence your pregnancy more than you can imagine. You need to be happy and relaxed. Try to avoid family feuds and if you are still in the early stages of your pregnancy, try to avoid conflicts at work. If this proves difficult, you can try meditation. Meditation is a good method of controlling your emotions and staying calm.

Fix your daily routine for meals and exercise

Having a healthy diet with regular meals is critical in pregnancy. This will ensure that you don’t gain extra weight and that the developing baby will get all the necessary nutrients for healthy growing. If you have irregular meals, do your best to change that. Try to avoid fast-food and eat organic and healthy. Also, we recommend exercising to keep your body in shape. Just don’t overdo it – you’re not trying to be a bodybuilder, you’re trying to keep your body healthy!

Transform and resolve stress

  • Change your attitude in stressful situations – Life is full of stressful situations but remember, you’re trying to give birth to a new life. Stress will make it much more difficult for you to go through your pregnancy. Change how you deal with stressful situations and don’t let them get to you – stay calm!
  • Don’t allow stress to fester – If you don’t get rid of extra stress and just let it build up – you’re going to have a bad time. Not only will you react negatively to most situations, but your pregnancy will also suffer as well. Fix the issue by meditating and relaxing your mind.
Yoga and Meditation: A Healthy and Joyful Pregnancy
Yoga poses during pregnancy

Your body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy, and they might be shocking to some soon-to-be mothers. Yoga can help you through this journey and make it much easier for you. There are certain yoga poses which are good for you because yoga helps with delivery as your body is relaxed. During the first trimester, you should practice standing postures because they strengthen leg muscles and improve circulation. However, you shouldn’t practice certain poses which are heavy on the stomach and which stretch it. This can cause more harm than good. If you can’t decide by yourself, you can hire a yoga trainer. If you want to learn everything yourself, then go to yoga teacher training! Additionally, exploring suitable yoga poses for pregnancy will further enhance your experience and comfort during this special time.

Talk to your baby

You’d be surprised by how much influence simply talking to your baby makes. You’ll feel more connected to your unborn child, and you’ll notice it react to your words. Science has proven that children that are in the womb can hear their mother and notice when you touch your belly. Also, this type of action keeps your stress levels normal – you will feel relaxed after talking with your baby so if you’re having a particularly difficult day, sit down, relax, and talk! Believe in yourself and your body

It’s important that you have faith in yourself. You’ll need to believe that you can go through the pregnancy without any bigger issues and that, even though your body is changing, it’s a natural process. Keep the faith high and you’ll notice how easier it becomes. Not to mention that it’s much healthier to be happy about the pregnancy than sad or scared. You’re going to be a mom, and you’re going to bring a new life to this world – be proud of yourself!

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Any facts, figures or references stated here are made by the author & don't reflect the endorsement of iU at all times unless otherwise drafted by official staff at iU. This article was first published here on 17th September 2016.
Andy Belll
Andy Belll is a contributing writer at Inspiration Unlimited eMagazine
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