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Pregnancy And Yoga: Should You Or Shouldn�t You?

by Jude_Wright

If you have been practicing yoga, you can still be able to use
these exercises - with care. Yoga is good for both mother and
baby, though there has been opposing sides to the question.

Even if you weren�t doing yoga before your pregnancy, you can
still begin the exercises. However, you will need to be certain
that you are doing the poses correctly. There are also some poses
that you will need to avoid. Ask your obstetrician if you aren�t
sure about the affects of a certain pose.

Yoga benefits you by keeping you calm and serene. You learn to
control your breathing and use breathing to help you relax. This
is very beneficial to helping you through the childbirth process.
Some mothers don�t even need pain medication because they�ve
really mastered their breathing and relaxation.

Yoga can also help with the back pain that most pregnant women
endure. The exercises can ease the pressure on the spinal cord
and make them more comfortable.

There are some rules that must be followed when practicing yoga
while you are pregnant.

1. Drink a lot of water. You don�t want to get overheated and
raise your core body temperature so high that it harms your baby.
Take frequent water breaks. If you feel yourself becoming
flushed, it�s definitely time to stop and drink some water.

2. Be sure that you are eating healthy meals with plenty of
nutrition. The extra effort that you use during yoga sessions
will eat up a lot of calories.

3. Some poses will not be appropriate for you the further along
you become in your pregnancy. Some may even be harmful. Stop
doing the poses that require good balance. That means, no
positions that have your head way below your feet. If you fall,
you could hurt yourself and your child. Also, you will be moving
more slowly when you are transitioning between positions to
prevent becoming dizzy and off balance. Stand near a wall so that
you have something to keep you from falling. Avoid major twisting
and turning of the abdomen.

There are still many positions that you can use while pregnant.
There are videos and books that you can purchase that will show
you exactly which poses are best for you and your baby. You may
also be able to find a prenatal yoga class in your area - if you
live in a city with a higher population. They are still more
difficult to find in smaller towns. A certified yoga instructor
that has been trained in pregnancy related poses can be of
tremendous help.

Again, be sure you consult your doctor before beginning any kind
of exercise program, including yoga. This is especially important
if you are having any problems at all with your pregnancy.

If you use common sense while using yoga during your pregnancy,
you can�t go wrong. Listen to your body. Don�t push yourself into
overdoing. You don�t want to get over-tired or strain your
muscles. It�s not a marathon, but a way to prepare your body for
pregnancy and childbirth.

Jude Wright is the owner of many home, garden and health related
websites. Visit her <a
href="http://beginneryogaposes.com">http://BeginnerYogaPoses.com</a>
site for more information on yoga.

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