Breathing For You And BABY

Breathing is something that is an involuntary action.

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You do not need to pay attention to your breathing as it will happen anyway. When you are pregnant, however, it will be more important to pay attention to your breathing.

When you are pregnant, you are breathing to get enough oxygen for you and your baby. As you progress, breathing becomes more difficult as your baby grows larger and needs more oxygen, and it will also start to press against the vital organs for breathing. You will also need lots of help breathing for labor. It is best to start early. Breathe slowly and take deep breaths at least once every day. Doing this for ten to fifteen minutes is a very good practice. As you move forward in your pregnancy, you can work this into your exercise routine.

Many of the yoga routines designed are lively, invigorating, almost dance-like. They get your breathing and circulation working optimally and the vigorous arm movements and upward stretches, plus deep breathing, help blood circulate through the abdominal organs and bring fresh, nourishing blood to your baby via the placenta.

As the body’s balance changes with the enlargement of the abdomen, it is important to take your centre of gravity downward, while keeping your spine stretched up and your chest open. This upright, graceful stance will make you feel elegant and confident and also allows more space to be created around the diaphragm, which needs to find room to contract downward so that you are able to breathe really deeply and fully.

Yogic Exercises For Stretching SUNWHEEL STRETCH: