0THESE ARE SIMPLE BREATHING EXERCISES FOR ANYONE
TO RELAX AND WILL HELP SLOW YOUR HEART RATE DOWN.
THIS BREATHING TECHNIQUE ISN’T JUST FOR PREGNANCY AND BIRTH. IT IS A BREATHING TECHNIQUE FOR SLEEPING, AS WELL AS, A BREATHING TECHNIQUE FOR ANXIETY AND STRESS WHICH CAN BE USED BY EVERYONE. USE THIS BREATHING EXERCISE WHEN LIFE GETS TOO HECTIC IN THESE MODERN TIMES. TRY IT.
BENEFITS of doing Breathing Exercises:
1. Improves the circulation of blood, which is good for you and your growing baby.
2. Will Boost the flow of oxygen that is supplied to your body and your baby.
3. Gives you a good supply of oxygen to meet the needs of your growing unborn baby and for the best functioning of your body.
4. Helps your body to remove waste effectively.
5. Relaxes you and helps to calm you
6. Studies have identified breathing exercises as effective for labour pain management and shortening the duration of labour.
When you should Use Breathing Techniques:
- When pregnant and during childbirth to help you and your unborn baby
- Muscle Relaxation – important for labour
- To Increase energy levels
- To reduce anxiety, depression and stress
- To help you sleep
- To cope with every day problems
- Use with a Pulse Point Roll On with fragrances to soothe and calm your senses
- Use to help change your overall mood
TRY IT – here are the breathing techniques:
- Ask your partner to give you support with the breathing, in readiness for the birth.
- Stand upright and keep your feet parallel to each other or sit on a chair with your back straight.
- Relax your shoulders and don’t cross your legs.
- Keep your mouth closed and take a deep breath counting till 7. Place your hands on your chest. As you inhale, feel your hand move outwards as your lungs expand.
- Hold your breath for a few seconds and then exhale slowly.
- Take as much time to exhale as you did while inhaling the fresh air. A simple way to do it is by counting the same number as you did while breathing in.
- Repeat the whole exercise for ten times to reap its benefits.
“CORRECTING YOUR BREATHING DURING PREGNANCY IS VERY IMPORTANT . THE REASON BEING YOUR BODY NEEDS AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR GROWING BABY AND FOR THE OPTIMUM FUNCTIONING OF YOUR BODY.”
What can affect my breathing techniques in labour?
- Excitement
- Pain
- Tiredness
- Worries/anxiety
- Fear
- Contractions
- These responses may be experienced during labour. These feelings may change your normal breathing pattern in either of these ways:
- Breath holding
- Panic breathing, when you breathe too fast. (hyperventilation).
- Both these may make you more tense, frightened and anxious.
- Breathing is the first thing we do when we enter this world. Interestingly, whilst we are alive our bodies absorb roughly half a billion breaths!
Using Complementary Therapies
Complementary therapies may help you feel more relaxed during pregnancy and birth, which helps to ease breathlessness. These complementary therapy products from Motherlylove can help with relaxation – Due Date Pregnancy and Labour Massage Oil is a back massage for relaxation during late pregnancy and labour. Use this together with a coping strategy Pulse Point Roll On: Grapefruit & Rose – a beautiful fragrances, to soothe and calm your senses.
