Relax
During your pregnancy it is important to relax . If you want your baby to arrive in the best conditions, it is essential to be in a good state of mind and to tend as much as possible towards zenitude . There are several prenatal activities that you can do. They allow you to take time for yourself, to connect with your body and to relax.
Swimming
Going to the swimming pool when you are pregnant is often recommended by the medical profession. And for good reason! Swimming is a very gentle sport , so it can be practiced during pregnancy without worry. This sport is also described as the safest in terms of breathing and cardiovascular system and without joint stress. Spending time in a swimming pool will give you that feeling of lightness that is more than pleasant during pregnancy, especially in the months that go by. Thanks to the water, you will be relieved of all your tensions : so enjoy this moment as if on a cloud . In addition to being a little moment of happiness, swimming will strengthen your upper body and your back . It also reduces pregnancy aches and the risk of edema . And it improves blood circulation ! You can do about 3 sessions per week. It is possible to practice swimming throughout your pregnancy if you wish, but it is strongly recommended in the 3rd trimester , before the baby arrives. So, ready to jump in the deep end?
Prenatal yoga
As a general rule, sport is recommended for pregnant women , and prenatal yoga is one of them. It is also a gentle sport that allows you to experience your 9 months of pregnancy positively and serenely . Prenatal yoga brings you physical benefits such as finding good posture and balance . But it also allows you to know yourself better! This practice leads you to become aware of your perineum and to make it more flexible, to deepen your breathing (which is very useful during childbirth) or to strengthen your self-confidence while preparing for childbirth. If it's good for you, it's good for baby! Prenatal yoga activates the oxygenation of your cellular tissues and your blood circulation . It also relieves several pregnancy ailments , such as varicose veins, nausea or even the feeling of heavy legs... in short, all those little details that make the pregnancy experience a little less pleasant. Prenatal yoga really prepares you for childbirth . Yes! It helps develop pelvic mobility , which prevents your spine from collapsing and will therefore facilitate childbirth, even for your first child! During your sessions, you will learn to breathe correctly but also to create contact with your baby by learning to listen to your body and your feelings.
Get to know your body
There are several methods to connect with your body . This allows you to both know it better and understand it better . And you will see, there are many areas of your body that have an impact on your well-being.
Sophrology
Sophrology is a very good way to prepare yourself serenely for childbirth . This practice will teach you to manage pain through breathing : you must synchronize your breath and your body to minimize the intensity of contractions. Thanks to this method, you will feel more independent when your baby arrives. You will see, practicing sophrology will give you great self-confidence !
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a therapeutic practice that involves inserting very fine needles into specific points of the body, to relieve or provide benefits to the patient. This practice is increasingly recommended for pregnant women. Indeed, it includes many benefits such as rapid dilation of the cervix , easier childbirth or even maturation of the cervix . Women who have tried acupuncture say they experienced a more harmonious end to their pregnancy and better effectiveness of contractions . So, are you ready to try it?
The Bonapace method
The Bonapace method teaches you how to control pain both during the last weeks of pregnancy and during childbirth. This method aims to work as a couple and therefore to involve the future father before and during childbirth . Together, you will learn massage and breathing techniques to relieve each other. The goal of this practice is to reduce medical interventions , experience a natural birth and experience each stage of pregnancy as a couple , as a team.You have all the methods to live a pleasant and relaxed pregnancy . Choose the methods that appeal to you the most and do not hesitate to test several. And do not forget: the important thing is your well-being .
