BEST BEGINNINGS START WITHIN
TOP 4 YOGA POSES to PREPARE & SUPPORT A POSITIVE BIRTH OUTCOME
There is blossoming research that some birthing positions far outweigh others. It all comes down to something called a flexible sacral position (FSP).
As a prenatal & postnatal yoga teacher, I quickly saw that FSP often mirror many yoga asana/poses. Practicing some yoga poses, with support and variations, may help support a safer vaginal birth when used during labor.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE ART OF PRENATAL YOGA
Prenatal yoga is more than a trend, it is an ancient practice, that has science to back up the many benefits for both mama & baby.
Why Should I Take Prenatal Yoga?
Finally, there is some solid evidence that prenatal yoga is as beneficial as yoga teachers and pregnant yogi’s have long suspected. The many advantages range from better sleep to improving birth outcomes, and so much more. If you are a dorky science girl like me, I have referenced the research below if you’d like to take a more in-depth look.
HEART HEALTH LATE-PREGNANCY & POST-PARTUM…ARE YOU AT HIGHER RISK?
Your heart works harder during pregnancy. If you experience sudden fluid weight gain with shortness of breath, late in your pregnancy or postpartum, it might be a sign of a weakened heart muscle making it harder for your body to pump blood efficiently and effectively. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a dangerous condition that requires immediate attention from your physician.