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| 9 Keys for a Stress-free Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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| Flowing are some steps which help
you to stress free pregnancy and child birth |
1.Don't let anxiety and stress take
a toll: There is a
growing body
of research that
shows anxiety and stress, in some women,
lead
to pre-term birth, smaller babies,
and potential problems later
for the child from
respiratory illnessand developmental delays.
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2.It takes simple steps:
Reduce the stress risk by using techniques from yoga and meditation.
The March of Dimes suggests meditation and exercise designed for
pregnant women as effective stress techniques. There are CDs specifically
for pregnant women that help enormously. They can even be used
during delivery and after the baby is born.
3.Reducing the risk during pregnancy:
Women in the past often talked about the need to take it easy
during pregnancy. During the 1980s and 1990s there was a tendency
to downplay this need as women evolved in the work place. However,
Dr. Calvin Hobel, professor of obstetrics at the University of
California, Los Angeles has found out that chronic stress in pregnancy
can raise the likelihood of complications such as pre-term birth,
smaller babies, respiratory illness, or developmental delays.
Women who work very hard in high stress jobs may be predisposed
of these problems.
4.Develop an attitude of gratitude:
Some women are able to operate
in high levels of stress without ill effects on their pregnancy.
These are women who have positive attitudes and low anxiety levels
about life challenges. Mother Theresa once said our greatest protection
is a joyful heart.
5.Dont just survive visualize:Visualization
techniques include having the pregnant mom picture herself as
calm and relaxed. One mom who used these techniques reported that
when she did this her baby in utero would become very still. She
laughed that the baby went from crawling around her belly to becoming
absolutely still. Using these techniques as the child develops
can help mom and baby practice relaxation strategies that are
known to reduce anxiety and stress.
6.Become a mommy whisperer:
Dr. Miles used these techniques extensively during her pregnancy
and after her baby boy was born in 1973. Children are so responsive
to relaxation techniques that her son would become still and quiet
7.Steer your career: Moms
need to remember they have 30 years left in a career, so she might
want to consider taking some down time during pregnancy if she
is prone to worry and tension.
8.Learn to self-soothe:
Many women have never learned to speak to themselves in kind,
loving tones. They may not have received enough mothering. Learning
to have a compassionate voice, even when silent, will soothe mom
along with her child.
9.Make connections:
Social support and nurturing by a partner is linked to higher
birth weight and healthier infants. Dr. Miles encourages women
to use soft eyes with their partner and continue to make positive
connections during pregnancy. It is important for the mother and
baby and it generates healing chemicals. Bonding behaviors secrete
oxytocin a chemical that leads to positive bonding in the family.
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