Relaxation techniques for pregnant women

pregnant relaxation

Pregnancy is a unique and incomparable stage, which also brings with it moments of stress. Stress is not a good thing, neither for the mother nor for the developing baby so we have to try to manage stress in the best way so that it affects us as little as possible. Today we are going to tell you about relaxation techniques for pregnant women.

Emotions are running high during pregnancy. The preparations, doubts, insecurities come to the fore and can distress or stress you more than necessary. Stress in itself is not bad. It helps us to have the energy to face a situation that requires it. But when that high level of stress is maintained over time (and more so when we are developing a life inside us) the effects are negative. That is why it is important that we learn relaxation techniques for pregnant women, to learn to manage those levels of anxiety and stress and that we can carry the pregnancy as well as possible.

Relaxation techniques

  • Breathing. It is something we do unconsciously in order to live and it is a great relaxation exercise that we can use to our advantage. It consists of closing our eyes and consciously concentrating on our breathing. How the air enters our lungs, how they swell, where the air goes and how it leaves our body. You can do it for 5-10 minutes. It allows us to focus on something specific and get away from intrusive thoughts, and at the same time we can tell our body that there is no danger. What anxiety and stress does is that breathing is faster to activate us in case we need to flee. By breathing slowly we tell you that there is nothing dangerous outside or inside, and we will also sleep much better.
  • Yoga. Yoga is a very good practice to relax and also to stretch the muscles, which tend to stiffen due to stress. There is even specialized yoga adapted for pregnant women. With these exercises that you can do in a specialized center to help you correct postures, and then you can do them at home, they will allow you to be connected with yourself, more relaxed and calm.
  • Massages Who doesn't like a massage? Relaxing massages take you to the seven heavens, and when we are pregnant we can also benefit from this relaxation technique. In your city for sure there are places where they have experience working with pregnant women and have the pillows and stretchers adapted for these cases. Full body massages are not recommended, but we can do shoulder, foot, arm and hand massages.

pregnancy relaxation

  • Meditation. With meditation we will take relaxation to the next level. Combined with deep breathing we will feel a sense of calm without moving from where we are. If you want to learn how to do it, don't miss the post "Meditation for Beginners".
  • Moderate exercise During pregnancy you can also exercise, as long as our doctor does not say otherwise. It has important benefits for both us and our babies, so it is very important that we do some sport. Do not miss the article "Can you do sports while pregnant?".
  • Unburden. Another technique to improve our mental and physical health is to talk about how we feel. Sharing our worries and fears, verbalizing them, allows them not to have so much power in us and that others also understand how we feel. Feeling heard, valued and understood allows us to feel much better and more relieved.
  • Don't demand too much. During these months we have to prepare many things and sometimes we throw ourselves a lot of obligations that are what create anxiety. Write a list with everything that needs to be done before the baby is born, sets priorities and distributes obligations. Surely family and friends can help you with many of the things and take away your job. This way you will be calmer and you will be able to enjoy the pregnancy accordingly.

Why remember ... During pregnancy you also have to know how to stop, listen to your body, which is so wise, and put the brakes on. We are not only talking about ourselves but now also about your baby.


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