Pregnancy Yoga with Hypnobirthing
Affirmations (meaning a statement said with confidence about a perceived truth) have helped many women make both pregnancy and birth more calm and confident. An affirmation can work because it has the ability to program your mind into believing the stated concept, this is because the mind doesn’t’ know the difference between what is real Continue reading
Learning how to breathing correctly can help you stay calm and focused during labour and prevents unhealthy breathing such as hyperventilation (breathing too quickly and rapidly) or holding your breath, which can lead to fatigue and dizziness. It’s useful to practice this type of breathing during pregnancy. You and your partner can learn breathing techniques Continue reading
A confident and supportive father can make an enormous difference to the birth of his child. He will be producing the hormones of love, which will have a positive effect on the mother. She will also produce oxytocin, the hormone that makes labour efficient. In these circumstances, his presence can have a thoroughly beneficial effect, Continue reading
Have you been wondering what hypnobirthing is all about? Or practicing hypnobirthing techniques and ready to see them in action? Here are some hypnobirthing videos – do watch them with your birthing partner. You can view more hypnobirthing videos at Joyful Body Birth on Youtube Remember hypnobirthing involves practicing (lots of it!) attending a weekly class gives you Continue reading
Why choose Hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing enables you to work with your body to release fear and negativity, so you can come in to a space that is calm, peaceful and confident. The results speak for themselves from hospitals, midwives, mothers and fathers. Hypnobirthing is fast becoming the chosen and recommended preparation for childbirth. Read our testimonials Continue reading
So, what is pregnancy yoga? And why you should practice.. Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, pregnancy yoga (or prenatal yoga) is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mindful centering and focused breathing. As long as your doctor has given you the green light to stay physically active during pregnancy, yoga is Continue reading
The benefits of yoga are plentiful. Studies prove, practice shows, and history knows that yoga is more than just an exercise class that you struggle to fit into your schedule. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your yoga practice; Come to class free of expectations. Don’t compare or Continue reading
Have you been “programmed” into believing that childbirth equals pain? What happens when you think of something unpleasant or recall a painful experience? You probably tend to tense up, recoil, to screw your face up at the very idea. Why is this? The body is directly responding to the memory or thought by becoming tight Continue reading
Release fear and anxiety with the Access Bars® Access bars® can assist you in releasing the build up of fear and anxiety that can often occur during pregnancy.Each session clears the emotional overwhelm allowing more peace and calm in your mind and body. A Bars session is safe and effective it is ideal for expectant Continue reading
What tips would you give a birthing partner? The following birthing partner tips are from a group of 15 women who had given birth in the past 2 to 4 months. Don’t talk during contractions Don’t take anything she say’s personal Be gentle, kind and keep calm Expect the unexpected Don’t talk about food (go Continue reading