BEST YOGA FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

  There might be so many questions popping into your head if you are planning to have your baby. Maintaining good health and taking care of yourself should be your first goal to boost the chances of getting pregnant. Here, you will find some tips from our health experts that will help you to rectify the odds of having your baby. Track your menstrual cycles:  Having an eye on your menstrual cycles is mandatory so you can track the accurate time to intercourse. There are better chances of getting pregnant on usually 12-16 th  day of your cycle (depends on the length of menstrual cycle). During this period, ovulation occurs and increases your chance to get pregnant. Seek guidance:  You are advised to consult with health experts to identify the best ways to get pregnant. Feel free to ask fertility-related questions and solve your issues. Both partners are recommended to attend the consultation so the best counselling could be done. In case of further issues like PCOS, PC...

  Some couples conceive easily with little planning, but it takes more time and planning for others. According to the National Health Service (2018) report, around 20% of couples require more than one year to achieve   pregnancy .  However, the journey where you try to conceive is not easy. The couple goes through emotional turmoil. In this situation, a healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet, regular sleep pattern, and de-stress activities such as yoga and exercises, plays a paramount role and improves the odds of achieving pregnancy.  How Does Yoga Help In Conceiving? Although, no research has shown a direct connection between yoga and getting pregnant. But, a few studies reveal yoga's indirect benefits for those trying to conceive. Here is how yoga helps in achieving pregnancy: ⦁ De-stress Yourself: Stress has a negative impact on the ability to achieve pregnancy. ⦁ Studies have revealed that stress decreases men's total sperm count and sperm density. ⦁ Stu...

  In the first trimester, the uterus and belly remain small, but the body starts changing from the inside to maintain   pregnancy . You have a hormonal imbalance causing emotional distress, morning sickness, and other pregnancy-related symptoms.  Additionally, every women’s body and  pregnancy  are different, so whether first-trimester yoga is safe for you or not? It will depend upon the advice of the consulting doctor. Even after the advice, you should practice yoga under the guidance of a trained yoga expert, following all the safety precautions.  Safe First Trimester Yoga Women’s body is going through a lot of changes in the first few months to accommodate the baby. Almost all the hormone levels fluctuate, causing physical, emotional, and psychological changes. It can lead to mood swings, stress, and anxiety. In this case, low-impact exercise and yoga can reduce stress, calms your mind, and positively influence your mental health.  Yoga is not only ...

  You must have heard how yoga is beneficial for pregnant women. As per a  study , yoga eases pregnancy symptoms, creates more space in the pelvis, relieves tension in the birth canal, and relaxes the mind. Regular practice of  yoga  prepares you psychologically and physically for childbirth.  Ever thought, do all yoga poses offer the same advantages? Also, the body’s requirement changes with different stages of pregnancy. In the second trimester, the centre of gravity starts shifting towards the right, so you should avoid poses that cause unnecessary pressure on the abdomen. So, you should be mindful about what yoga poses you should do and what poses should be avoided.  YOGA POSES TO AVOID IN THE SECOND TRIMESTER You should avoid yoga poses that reduce blood circulation to the uterus, stretch muscles too much, and creates undue pressure on the abdomen. Here are yoga poses to avoid in the second trimester: Belly-Down Poses : Yoga poses that include lying do...

  Pregnancy   is a golden period in a woman’s life. During gestation, she experiences multiple shades of her life with her baby. These 9 months bring a flood of changes in a woman’s body in terms of physical, psychological, and hormonal alterations. Yoga could be the solution to these disturbances. It helps you to bear the pregnancy pain and discomfort quite smoothly. Let’s focus on the benefits of doing prenatal yoga. Strengthen your muscles:   Doing yoga poses will help your muscles to relax. It provides the strength to carry new life in the womb. The key focus is laid upon the muscles of the leg, back, hips, and pelvic floor to hold the altering pressure of increasing body weight.[1]  Reduce psychological pressure:  Spending time doing yoga eventually uplifts your mood. It helps your body to produce more happy hormones like relaxin, adrenaline, epinephrine, etc. These hormones fight against stress, anger, and anxiety, and shape a child into a happy soul. Prov...

  Pregnancy can be a difficult period for women. It is a changing and different time for a woman's body when you are preparing to bring another life to earth. You may experience some side effects, and some actions would need to be avoided. But what about Pregnancy Yoga? Not really! Through this blog, we will look at the best  pregnancy yoga  asanas for pregnant women. Marjariasana or the Cat Pose Some women experience stiffness and aches in their bodies during pregnancy. The Cat pose works well for relaxing the body and the mind. Steps: 1.     First up, come on to your knees with your palms on the ground 2.     Take a deep breath and raise your neck while you draw the spine inwards and throw out the tail bone 3.     Now, exhale and put your face back down 4.     Try to move your spine outwards and inwards along with the breath movement 5.     You mu...