Relaxation exercises during pregnancy

The mother-to-be is psychologically and physically upset during pregnancy. Hormonal changes, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, stress, anxiety, depression ... Regular relaxation sessions can help regain the serenity needed for mom and baby who in his cocoon feels much more than we do believes. The following 5 exercises are inspired by prenatal yoga. They will also be very useful to you as soon as the labor of the birth will have begun to manage the contraction at best

Position in a suit

Sit cross-legged with your back straight. Put your hands in prayer on the heart. Join your fingers at the 1st phalanx only. The thumbs are folded in the palms and forefingers folded over the thumbs. Close your eyes, release all your muscles and inhale deeply the mouth slightly open by pushing on your fingers. When you feel ready, block the breath for 10 seconds and exhale while relaxing your hands.

This exercise will allow you to relax the psychic and physical tensions accumulated throughout the day. If this does not suit you because of baby weight or back pain for example, kneel down and place a cushion between your calves and ankles to elevate yourself a little.

Standing position

Stick against a wall, your feet 25 cm away. Your back is flat, the lumbar and the kidneys are in good contact with the surface of the wall. Close your eyes and keep this pose for a minute.

This position is particularly effective for relaxing. You can do it (practically) everywhere if you feel the need.

Sitting Position 

Sitting comfortably when you are pregnant can be difficult. Your belly weighs heavily and presses on some organs, the back pulls and hurts ... If you work sitting at a desk, this exercise is ideal. Sit with your back straight on a straight chair, buttocked at the back of the seat, feet flat on the floor. Raise your arms, cross your fingers, turn your palms to the sky. Shoot your arms as if to reach the ceiling while breathing deeply. Hold a few seconds, release and start again. Do not hesitate to repeat this exercise as often as possible.

Position lying on the side

Women in late pregnancy particularly like this exercise. Put yourself on the side where you feel best. The legs are slightly bent and your head is resting on your arm. The upper leg is raised midway between the thigh of the other leg and the axis of the spine. Close your eyes, relax all your muscles, concentrate on your calm breathing and let yourself go no more thinking ... nothing!

This exercise promotes blood exchange with the baby. You can do it on a carpet. For optimal comfort, place a cushion under your upper knee and another under the belly. A nursing pillow will be ideal to support in addition to the neck

Position lying on the back

Lie down on the floor. For added comfort, place a pillow to elevate the head. Stack cushions and put your calves on them. You can put them on your couch if it is down. Inhale and exhale calmly.

This relaxing position stimulates blood flow and relieves tired legs.

Do these exercises often. These moments just for you will allow you to snuggle your bubble, to find calm and serenity and to communicate intensely with your baby.