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TOP 4 YOGA POSES to PREPARE & SUPPORT A POSITIVE BIRTH OUTCOME
Rachel Canterino Rachel Canterino

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.

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HEART HEALTH LATE-PREGNANCY & POST-PARTUM…ARE YOU AT HIGHER RISK?
Rachel Canterino Rachel Canterino

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.

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