Sunday, February 20, 2011

Relaxation techniques for a happy, healthy pregnancy

 Massage- hand, foot, whole body~ by professional or by your partner

 Deep Breathing- breathe in and out deeply and calmly.

 Visualizing yourself in a tranquil setting (i.e. warm sandy beach, cool quiet forest, sitting under a tree in a park, or somewhere you have happy memories.) Sometimes a picture or photograph helps get your imagination started.

 Stretching and walking~ light exercise and stretching can help relive tension and stress.

 Aromatherapy. Safe essential oil scents for pregnancy include: rose, lavender, neroli, jasmine, ylang- 
ylang and chamomile

 Music~ listening to your favorite music, piano, or nature sounds

 Drink plenty of water your body weight divided by 2 in ounces everyday

 Get adequate nutrition for your growing baby

 Talk it over with friends, loved ones, anyone who will listen

 Reduce your workload~ eliminate some of the things on your to-do list

 Get plenty of sleep

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