Why Not Consider a Prenatal Yoga DVD

Posted by Administrator on June 29, 2009

Why Not Consider a Prenatal Yoga DVD

If you dream of a trouble-free pregnancy and an easy labor and feel it is unattainable, worry no more. If you would also like to keep fit while being pregnant and is your doctor allows it and you have no complications getting a prenatal yoga DVD might be just what you need. It may well ease the duration and intensity of labor when it’s time for the baby to arrive.

It is always advisable to seek advice from your doctor. If you have a high risk of miscarriage or have a very thick cervix or multiples or gestational diabetes, your OB/GYN may discourage you from trying a prenatal yoga DVD or class.

However, if you are in the pink of health and everything seems to be going well, there is no reason why your physician will not give you the green light for prenatal yoga. If you do not have the time, energy or resources to enroll in prenatal yoga lessons, you can simply buy or rent a prenatal yoga DVD. It is the perfect way to stay in shape even if you may feel nauseous during a morning yoga lesson but feel better in the evening where you can pop in prenatal yoga video or DVD. 

 

Adjust Your Yoga to Your Changing Body

Most yoga DVDs have different volumes for different stages of your pregnancy and changing body. Because of the hormonal and physical changes, the DVDs are developed in such a way as to be able to cater for the changes. Because your body is stretching during prenatal yoga DVD exercises, it is also very possible that your labor will be easier as your body will be fit instead of extremely over weight and lethargic and inflexible.

Ask you doctor and yoga instructor if it is the best time to start if you have never tried yoga before. However, if you are a yoga aficionado and can’t wait to take out the mat and try the different asanas, then you should not let pregnancy derive you of the pleasure.

Many women swear by their prenatal yoga DVDs as the best way to lose the post baby weight also. 

Visit HealthyYogaInfo.com to learn more about the benefits of yoga.

Super Foods for a Pregnant Woman

Posted by Administrator on June 28, 2009

There are few times in a woman’s life when she is watching what she eats as well as when she is pregnant.

Oftentimes, the focus is on what NOT to eat. And the list is loooong.
I would like to turn it around and talk about what TO eat when you are pregnant.

Here are 6 super foods for pregnant women:
1. Avocados:
This fat fruit will give you valuable fats, vitamins and minerals. Avocados can be used in salads, as bread spread, or make a fresh guacamole and let your immune system benefit from the garlic as well.
2. Coconut oil:
Coconut oil contains lauric acid which also can be found in mother’s milk. It has strong anti fungal and antimicrobial properties.

3. Pumpkin seeds:
Both the zinc and the vitamin A in pumpkin seeds prevents stretch marks and lowers the risk of tearing during birth as they keep your tissues elastic.

4. Salmon:
Both you and your baby will benefit from the omega-3 in salmon. Omega-3 is important for you baby’s brain development both during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. Low levels of omega-3 has been linked to

• increased risk of premature birth
• postnatal depression

On top of this salmon is a high in proteins and a excellent source of selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, B6 and B12. Read more about omega-3 and pregnancy risks in this article: 2 things you must know if you ever want to get pregnant

5. Sesame seeds or tahini:
A great source of calcium is sesame seeds.
Tahini is ground sesame seeds and can be used as peanut butter. It is has a thinner texture and a more bitter taste.

6. Sweet potatoes:
This orange friend keeps your blood sugar at a good level and helps you to stay away from unhealthy snacking. Just like pumpkin seeds is also loaded with Vitamin A which makes your tissues elastic.